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Loans against gold surge 128.5% year-on-year to Rs. 3.38 lakh crore
According to the latest RBI data, outstanding gold-backed loans surged 128.5% year-on-year to ₹3.38 lakh crore as of October 2025, and grew 63.6% since March 2025.
Loans against gold jewellery are emerging as the strongest driver of retail credit growth, outpacing all other personal loan categories by a wide margin. According to the latest RBI data, outstanding gold-backed loans surged 128.5% year-on-year to Rs. 3.38 lakh crore as of October 2025, and grew 63.6% since March 2025.
This sharp rise means that nearly one-fourth of all new additions to banks’ personal loan books in the past year came from gold loans alone, underscoring a clear shift in consumer borrowing preferences toward secured, asset-backed credit.
A key factor behind this jump is the May 2024 reclassification, where agricultural loans secured against jewellery were moved into the retail gold-loan category, aligning with regulatory norms. However, even beyond reclassification, demand for loans against jewellery continues to gain momentum due to their speed, flexibility, and lower interest rates compared to unsecured options.
Secured Loans Lead Retail Credit
The broader retail credit ecosystem continues to favour secured lending:
- Housing loans grew 11% to Rs. 31.87 lakh crore
- Vehicle loans rose 12.5% to Rs. 6.77 lakh crore
- Education loans increased 14.7% to Rs. 1.49 lakh crore
In contrast, unsecured credit showed muted growth:
- Consumer durable loans grew just 1%
- Credit card outstanding rose 7.7%
- Other personal loans increased 9.9%
The slowdown in unsecured lending further strengthens the position of gold loans as a dependable, collateral-backed credit option for households, small businesses, and farmers.
Bank Credit Growth Supported by Retail Demand
Overall bank credit grew 11.3% year-on-year to Rs. 193.9 lakh crore, with personal loans remaining the strongest pillar. Services, NBFCs, and MSMEs also contributed significantly to non-retail credit expansion.
A Structural Shift Toward Gold-Backed Finance
The rise of loans against jewellery signals a structural trend:
Indian consumers are increasingly leveraging idle household gold to meet financial needs—without resorting to costlier unsecured borrowing. As banks deepen their gold-loan portfolios with better processes and digital onboarding, this segment is set to remain a high-growth, low-risk driver in the retail credit landscape.
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Bullion Trades Range-Bound As Strait Of Hormuz Uncertainty Fuels Inflation Fears
Gold prices were largely unchanged at the open on India’s Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Tuesday, as investors weighed persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East against shifting expectations for global monetary policy.
The MCX gold May futures contract edged up 0.01% to Rs. 1,52,417 per 10 grams in early trade, while silver for May delivery declined 0.55% to Rs. 2,51,160 per kilogram. The muted start followed a cautious global tone, with bullion markets struggling to find direction amid conflicting macro signals.
Internationally, spot gold held above the $4,800-an-ounce mark in early trading but later slipped about 0.5%, even as crude oil prices fell nearly 1%. Spot silver also weakened, dropping roughly 1%. The divergence underscores a market caught between safe-haven demand and rising concerns over tighter financial conditions.
Investor sentiment remains tethered to developments around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies. Escalating tensions in the region have fueled fears of a prolonged disruption, amplifying inflationary pressures at a time when central banks are already navigating a delicate policy balance.
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