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RBI's new rule on gold-backed loan will lead to biz model adjustment: S&P

The RBI's new rules on lending against gold will lead to business model adjustment, and operational agility, service excellence will remain the key differentiator between lenders, S&P Global Ratings said on Thursday. Earlier this month, the RBI raised the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for lending against gold to 85 per cent for borrowings under Rs 2.5 lakh from the present 75 per cent. The LTV ratio has been fixed at 80 per cent for loan amounts between Rs 2.5-5 lakh and 75 per cent for loans above Rs 5 lakh. Lenders have time until April 1, 2026, to prepare for the changes. In its report titled 'India's new rules on gold-backed loans may reshape the competitive landscape', S&P said the Reserve Bank of India's new rules on gold-backed loans will likely lead to business model adjustments in the country's booming lending niche. "In our view, operational agility and service excellence will remain the key differentiator between lenders," S&P said. S&P Global Ratings credit ...

Share of small-ticket gold loans to rise as RBI eases the LTV norms

Repo rate cut, liquidity infusing to aid NBFCs performance

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Monetary policy review: LTV ratio upped for gold-backed loans up to ₹5L

New guidelines exempt small-ticket gold loans from strict credit appraisal, aiming to boost formal sector lending and ease access for rural and semi-urban borrowers

RBI to raise gold lending LTV to 85% for loans under Rs 2.5 lakh: Malhotra

The Reserve Bank is all set to raise the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for lending against gold to 85 per cent for loans under Rs 2.5 lakh from the present 75 per cent, Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday. Speaking to reporters at the central bank headquarters, Malhotra said the relaxation will come with riders, and pointed out that both principal as well as interest will be included while computing the LTV as against the current industry practice of sticking only to the principal. "The LTV was 75 per cent till now. We are expanding it to 85 per cent for small loans of below Rs 2.5 lakh per borrower," Malhotra said, adding that this will be included in the final regulation on gold lending which has been in the works for some time. He said the revised norms are aimed at regulating the category in a better way with minimum risk. The Governor said state-owned lenders have been including both interest and principal while making gold loans under the current LTV limit of 75 per cent

RBI set to ease rules for small-ticket gold loans: Guv Sanjay Malhotra

In April, the Reserve Bank of India had proposed stricter rules for monitoring and disbursement of gold loans, which are often used by low-income borrowers

FinMin suggests RBI to give relief for borrowers under ₹2 lakh gold loan

In April, the RBI released draft norms mandating, among other requirements, that borrowers furnish proof of ownership for the gold used as collateral

Muthoot Finance soars 7% as FinMin seeks exemptions for gold loan norms

Shares of Muthoot Finance rose nearly 7 per cent on Friday after the government asked RBI to ensure small borrowers are not affected

Lenders told to monitor gold loan portfolios, ensure checks in place: RBI

RBI urges banks and NBFCs to improve gold loan oversight, citing lapses in LTV monitoring, risk assessment, and auction transparency in its annual report

Indel Money aims to double AUM to ₹4,000 cr by FY26 on gold loan demand

Gold loan financier Indel Money on Wednesday said it expects to double asset under management (AUM) to Rs 4,000 crore in FY26 helped by rising demand for gold loans. The company's AUM stood at Rs 2,400 crore in the financial year ended in March 2025. Indel Money is aiming to achieve Rs 10,000 crore in disbursements and Rs 4,000 crore in AUM during the current financial year, the company said in a statement. The company opened 89 branches in the fiscal year, taking the total number to 365. It has a presence in 12 states and three Union Territories as of March 31, 2025. The company has also reported a profit of Rs 61 crore for the year, registering a 10 per cent growth year on year, it said. Indel Money reported NPA at 1.35 per cent of its assets, which highlights a significant improvement in asset quality against last year's 3.17 per cent, it said. "The overall credit situation will also improve. As a result, domestic consumption will gather steam in the days to come. Naturally, g

Muthoot Finance to go slow on MFI biz amid stress in the segment: MD

George Alexander Muthoot says the firm will prioritise gold loans due to strong demand and regulatory pressure on unsecured lending, as MFI exposure is scaled down

Muthoot Finance drops 5% even as AUM hits record high; Q4 breakdown here

Muthoot Finance stock fell as much as 5.22 per cent during the day to ₹2,142 per share, the biggest intraday loss since April 11 this year

L&T Finance Q4 results: Profit rises 15% to ₹636 cr, revenue at ₹4,027 cr

Retail-focused non-bank lender L&T Finance Holdings on Friday reported a 15 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 636 crore for the January-March quarter of 2024-25. The company had earned a net profit of Rs 554 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. During the quarter, the NBFC's total income increased to Rs 4,027 crore from Rs 3,676 crore a year ago, L&T Finance said in a regulatory filing. Interest income grew to Rs 3,750 crore during the period under review, from Rs 3,323 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. Retail disbursements rose to Rs 14,899 crore as compared to Rs 15,044 crore in the last quarter of the previous year. The NBFC firm plans to foray into gold loans and entered into a business transfer agreement with Paul Merchants Finance Pvt Ltd for the proposed acquisition of their gold loan business undertaking by way of a slump sale on a going concern basis, subject to fulfilment of customary closing conditions. "The ...

TMB to continue growing gold loan business in FY26, says MD & CEO Nair

The bank's total gold loan portfolio as of March 31 is a little over Rs 18,000 crore

RBI's gold loan norms welcome, but NBFC-bank parity is essential

It is essential to understand that the very purpose of the existence of NBFCs is to issue loans that banks, with their fragile capital structure, cannot issue

RBI's draft gold loan norms: Compliance cost may rise for lenders

Banks, NBFCs need to adopt standardised documentation across all branches

Poonawalla Fincorp forays into gold loan biz with quick financing solutions

Poonawalla Fincorp's entry into the gold loan business comes after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released draft guidelines on gold loans

Proposed RBI norms may hit gold-loan NBFCs in near term: Analysts

Some analysts noted that gold loan financiers may consider increasing interest rates on such loans

RBI issues draft rules for gold loans to standardise norms across lenders

RBI said the policy will strengthen conduct-related aspects, with lending norms integrated into lenders' credit/risk management policies

Shriram Finance aims to increase market share in gold loan business

Shriram Finance Ltd, the flagship company of the diversified conglomerate Shriram Group is looking to consolidate its gold loan business and increase the market share in the coming quarters. On the back of organised gold loan market expected to double in the next five years, the company has drawn up plans to introduce gold loan business in more branch networks. "In Q3FY25, the gold loan Assets Under Management (AUM) in Shriram Finance Ltd's Tamil Nadu branches in North Coastal, Kancheepuram and Salem, Krishnagiri and Tiruvallur zones grew significantly. We are now looking to consolidate and grow our market share in the coming quarters and a part of our plan is to introduce gold loan business in more branches," company Deputy Managing Director Anbuselvam said. The demand for gold has surged as individuals and small businesses seek quick access to funds, aligning with the national trend of rapid expansion in the organised gold loan industry, the company said in a statement here on ...