South Indian banks have seen their gold-loan portfolios nearly double in three years. This significant growth is driven by rising gold prices and increased demand for credit. Federal Bank, CSB Bank, and others experienced substantial portfolio expansions. CSB Bank recorded the fastest growth, more than doubling its gold loan book. Gold loans now represent a significant portion of advances for these regional lenders.
Positive Breakout: These 7 stocks cross above their 200 DMAs
In the Nifty200 pack, seven stocks’ closing prices crossed above their 200-day moving averages (DMA) on October 27, 2026, according to StockEdge’s technical scan data.