Gold prices have surged over 50 per cent in 2025, hitting USD 4,000, driven by Asian demand, central bank purchases, and safe-haven buying. Slower mine output and strong domestic imports in India and China are fueling the steepest rally since the 1970s
Malhotra says “We have included finance to small renewable energy projects – solar, biomass based, windmills, micro-hydel plants and non-conventional energy based public utilities viz street lighting systems, and remote village electrification projects as part of priority sector lending”
Recent data show Japanese workers are gaining better wages and are generally set to receive solid pay raises in their upcoming annual union negotiations