Gold loans by commercial banks surged by 68% in the first nine months of FY25 due to rising gold prices. Non-bank lenders also saw a rise in gold loan sanctions. The increase in gold prices has allowed lenders to offer higher loan amounts due to higher collateral value, enhancing lender comfort despite regulatory scrutiny on gold loan portfolios.
RBI net forex buys hit a record $43 billion in August, balances it with swaps
The Reserve Bank of India recorded a net purchase of $43.26 billion in August’s foreign exchange market. This was done to manage significant dollar inflows
October 24, 2026