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RBI tightens gold loans norms; proposes LTV ratio at 75% of pledged gold’s worth
RBI has proposed sweeping changes to how financial institutions lend against gold, tightening oversight in a bid to curb risks and bring greater transparency to a booming segment of the country’s credit market.
In draft guidelines released April 3, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) proposed capping the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for gold loans at 75% of the pledged gold’s worth. The move would standardize lending limits across banks and nonbank financial companies (NBFCs), ending a pandemic-era relaxation that had allowed NBFCs to lend up to 90% of the value of gold collateral for a year.
The new cap would apply uniformly, regardless of whether loans are intended for consumption, business, or other purposes—a significant shift that levels the regulatory playing field for NBFCs and banks alike.These proposals aim to harmonize regulations across entities while aligning them with risk-taking capabilities according to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
India is one of the world’s largest consumers of gold, and borrowing against jewelry and bullion is a common way for households and small businesses to access credit. The sector has grown rapidly, particularly through NBFCs that target less formal borrowers, raising concerns about inconsistent lending practices and over-leveraging.
In addition to the LTV cap, the RBI is pushing for enhanced internal controls and transparency. Lenders will be expected to establish their own LTV thresholds based on internal risk assessments. A standardized valuation framework will also be introduced to ensure consistency in assessing gold collateral across branches.
Under the new rules, banks and NBFCs must disclose the reference price of gold used for loan calculations and implement a uniform methodology to evaluate purity and measure gross and net weights. This information must be made publicly available on their websites.
The proposals are part of the RBI’s broader developmental and regulatory agenda. A public consultation process is now underway, and final guidelines are expected later this year.
The central bank’s move signals a growing focus on borrower protection and market discipline in India’s informal lending space, where gold loans remain a crucial—but sometimes opaque—source of credit.
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MMTC-PAMP Relaunches Digital Gold & Silver Offering, Democratizing Access To Precious Metals Investment
MMTC-PAMP Strengthens Its Digital Investment Platform With Secure, Accessible And Transparent Gold And Silver Offerings Starting At Rs 10
MMTC-PAMP, India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery gold and silver refiner, has relaunched its digital gold and silver offering, strengthening the company’s position for investors and customers seeking a convenient, transparent and secure way to invest in the purest gold at 24K, as well as purest silver, both at 999.9+ purity.
Catering to the evolving consumer preferences, particularly among young and first-time investors, who are increasingly adopting digital avenues for gold and silver investment, this digital platform provides all the benefits to consumers, with a value-addition of transparency, 24×7 accessibility, assured purity and an entry point gold and silver investment going as low as Rs 10.

Commenting on the relaunch of the digital offering, Samit Guha, Managing Director & CEO, MMTC-PAMP said, “Digital gold and silver is increasingly becoming a preferred mode of purchase in the precious metals industry, particularly among young and first-time investors who value accessibility, flexibility and transparency. With this relaunch, our focus is to maintain the trust of physical gold and silver with the convenience of digital platforms. Every investment is backed by the purest silver and gold, stored in insured, secured, bank-grade vaults, enabling consumers to participate in precious metals investment with confidence, while retaining the option of liquidity or physical redemption based on their needs.”
MMTC-PAMP’s digital gold and silver service enables customers to invest in precious metals starting as low as Rs 10, where every unit purchased is backed by physical gold and silver of the same amount, which is stored in secured, fully insured, bank-grade vaults. The offering combines ease of access with the assurance of purity and ownership, with holdings maintained in the customer’s name and regularly audited by an independent third-party auditor.
Consumers can buy, sell, gift or redeem their investment seamlessly. The platform allows users to redeem their holdings at the real-time market prices with direct bank transfers or convert their digital balance into physical gold and silver in the form of minted coins and bars. Additionally, digital gold and silver can be purchased directly on MMTC-PAMP’s website or Android app, or through a partner transacting platform like Paytm, Google Pay, PhonePe, among others.
Digital gold and silver continue to gain traction as a preferred investment option due to its flexibility, liquidity and accessibility. It allows a democratic entry to secure financial future with the precious metals’ inherent value as a safe haven asset, eliminates storage concerns, and offers a practical entry point for small-ticket investors.
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