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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 ..

Economy deep in 'Modi-made crisis', claims Congress on rising gold loans
Updated On : 04 Mar 2025 | 11:34 AM IST
Updated On : 12 Feb 2025 | 6:01 PM IST

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

L&T Finance to make gold loan biz foray with Rs 537 crore PFML buy
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 11:07 PM IST

Bank gold loan disbursals up 71.3% to Rs 1.72 trillion in 9MFY25

The gold loan portfolio of banks rose by 71.3 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) till December 2024 to Rs 1.72 trillion

Bank gold loan disbursals up 71.3% to Rs 1.72 trillion in 9MFY25
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 11:35 PM IST

Sharp rise in gold loan defaults worries banks and NBFCs, increase by 30%

Commercial banks reported a 62 per cent increase in gold loan NPAs, which rose to Rs 2,445 crore in June 2024 from Rs 1,513 crore in March 2024

Sharp rise in gold loan defaults worries banks and NBFCs, increase by 30%
Updated On : 31 Dec 2024 | 2:25 PM IST

Indel Money to raise up to Rs 150 cr via NCDs to fund growth plans

Gold loan financier Indel Money on Monday said it plans to raise up to Rs 150 crore through non-convertible debentures to fund business growth. The issue, which is open from October 21 to November 4, has an option of early closure in case of early over-subscription, Indel Money said in a statement. The funds raised through this issue will be used for the purpose of onward lending, financing, and for repayment/prepayment of principal and interest on borrowings of the company and general corporate purposes, it said. The company expects to penetrate new markets and expand its customer base in rural and semi-urban markets where a large portion of the population has limited access to credit, it said. Gold loan accounts for 91.82 per cent of the company's loan portfolio. The company has a network of 324 branches.

Indel Money to raise up to Rs 150 cr via NCDs to fund growth plans
Updated On : 21 Oct 2024 | 5:27 PM IST

Piramal Capital and Housing Finance eyeing to double retail AUM in 3 years

To enter gold loans, microfinance loans, and co-branded card segment; Co. to tap the dollar bond market soon

Piramal Capital and Housing Finance eyeing to double retail AUM in 3 years
Updated On : 04 Oct 2024 | 6:30 AM IST

Gold financiers under RBI's lens: Muthoot, Manappuram Finance slip over 3%

Muthoot Finance, Manappuram Finance shares slipped after the RBI found several irregular practices being followed by gold loan financiers

Gold financiers under RBI's lens: Muthoot, Manappuram Finance slip over 3%
Updated On : 01 Oct 2024 | 10:25 AM IST

Organised gold loans offered by banks, NBFCs may top Rs 10 trn by FY25

The gold loan segment has expanded at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25 per cent between FY20 and FY24, Icra said

Organised gold loans offered by banks, NBFCs may top Rs 10 trn by FY25
Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 10:36 PM IST

Gold loans to reach Rs 15 trillion by 2027: What's driving this growth?

India's organized gold loan market is poised to reach a new milestone, with rating agency Icra forecasting it to exceed Rs 10 trillion in the current financial year, and Rs 15 trillion by March 2027.

Gold loans to reach Rs 15 trillion by 2027: What's driving this growth?
Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 12:30 PM IST

Shadow lender IIFL Finance faces rating downgrade risk on gold loan ban

IIFL fell under regulatory scrutiny in March amid a crackdown on financial firms, when it was asked by RBI to stop disbursing new gold-backed lending following 'material supervisory concerns'

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Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 4:16 PM IST

Shadow lender IIFL Finance faces rating downgrade risk on gold loan ban

IIFL fell under regulatory scrutiny in March amid a crackdown on financial firms, when it was asked by RBI to stop disbursing new gold-backed lending following 'material supervisory concerns'

Shadow lender IIFL Finance faces rating downgrade risk on gold loan ban
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 3:59 PM IST

IIFL Finance's gold loan book shrinks by over Rs 7,000 crore in Q1

Follows RBI curbs on lender in March this year

IIFL Finance's gold loan book shrinks by over Rs 7,000 crore in Q1
Updated On : 14 Jul 2024 | 10:54 PM IST

NBFCs' consumer, gold loan sanctions shrink QoQ in Q4 FY24 after RBI action

Regulator last year hiked risk weights for unsecured loans and put curbs on IIFL Finance, a large player in gold loan business

NBFCs' consumer, gold loan sanctions shrink QoQ in Q4 FY24 after RBI action
Updated On : 03 Jul 2024 | 6:49 PM IST

Muthoot Finance diversifying loan book to make customers 'stick': MD

Firm will not sell gold loans to asset reconstruction companies as the RBI is 'not comfortable', says George Alexander Muthoot

Muthoot Finance diversifying loan book to make customers 'stick': MD
Updated On : 12 Jun 2024 | 11:31 PM IST

Muthoot, Manappuram Finance tank up to 9% on RBI's cash disbursal advisory

According to reports, the RBI has said no gold loan NBFC should disburse loan amount in excess of Rs 20,000 in cash

Muthoot, Manappuram Finance tank up to 9% on RBI's cash disbursal advisory
Updated On : 09 May 2024 | 10:47 AM IST

RBI asks NBFCs not to lend more than Rs 20,000 in cash for gold loan

NBFCs are required to maintain a Loan-to-Value (LTV) ratio not exceeding 75 per cent for loans granted against the collateral of gold jewellery

RBI asks NBFCs not to lend more than Rs 20,000 in cash for gold loan
Updated On : 08 May 2024 | 10:05 PM IST

All that glitters is not gold for Reserve Bank & FinMin

Rightly so. Since November 1962, there have been many attempts to monetise gold. It's finally happening, but we must look for sustainable growth

All that glitters is not gold for Reserve Bank & FinMin
Updated On : 18 Mar 2024 | 12:20 AM IST

IIFL Finance planning Rs 1,500 cr rights issue to shore up capital adequacy

Adds two directors on board, rejigs top management

IIFL Finance planning Rs 1,500 cr rights issue to shore up capital adequacy
Updated On : 14 Mar 2024 | 12:02 AM IST

Finmin asks PSU banks for comprehensive review of their gold loan portfolio

The finance ministry has directed all state-owned banks to review their gold loan portfolio as instances of non-compliance with regulatory norms have been noticed by the government. The Department of Financial Services (DFS) in a communication addressed to heads of public sector banks has asked them to look at their system and processes related to gold loan. "We have asked banks to undertake comprehensive review of the gold loan business," Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi told PTI. A directive in this regard was issued last month advising them to fix anomalies relating to collection of fees and interest and closure of gold loan accounts. The letter flagged various concerns, including disbursement of gold loans without requisite gold collateral, anomalies regarding collection of fees and repayment in cash. The DFS urged banks to undertake a thorough review of the last two-year period from January 1, 2022 to January 31, 2024 so as to ensure that all gold loans were disburse

Finmin asks PSU banks for comprehensive review of their gold loan portfolio
Updated On : 13 Mar 2024 | 11:55 PM IST