Gold loans doubled in fiscal year 2025. They became the fastest-growing consumer credit. This growth surpassed housing, vehicle loans, and even credit cards. Reserve Bank of India data shows a significant increase in gold loan amounts. Rising gold prices and a crackdown on unsecured loans contributed to this surge. Banks also reclassified some agriculture loans as gold loans.
Gold loan NPAs may rise as NBFCs shift to monthly installments, ICRA projects market growth
Gold loan NPAs may increase as lenders shift to monthly installments. The overall gold loan market is projected to grow over thirty percent. This expansion