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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 ...

RBI set to ask lenders to tighten gold loan processes, monitor fund usage

The Reserve Bank of India wants banks and non-banks to also bolster background checks on borrowers and ascertain the ownership of the gold that is being mortgaged

Economy deep in 'Modi-made crisis', claims Congress on rising gold loans

The Congress on Tuesday flagged the issue of rise in gold loans and claimed that the Indian economy is "deep in a Modi-made crisis". Congress general secretary in-charge communications cited the February RBI data and pointed out that gold loans had jumped a whopping 71.3%. "India's economy is deep in a Modi-made crisis. Recall that by 2024, widespread and persistent economic stagnation had resulted in a 300% growth in gold loans in just 5 years. Gold loans crossed the Rs. 1 lakh crore mark for the first time ever," Ramesh said on X. "The bad news for India's women now continues to pile up. In February 2025, RBI data showed that gold loans had jumped a whopping 71.3%," he said. While bank credit in every other sector has slowed, from housing loans to car loans, distress lending such as gold loans is peaking, Ramesh said. Not just that, a Cibil-NITI Aayog report showed that gold loans make up nearly 40% of all credit issued to women, and the number of women forced to put up their ..

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L&T Finance to make gold loan biz foray with Rs 537 crore PFML buy

The agreement is subject to necessary approvals and the fulfilment of all conditions precedent to closing