India’s gold loan market has experienced a rise in non-performing assets, reaching 0.78% by August 2023. The total outstanding volume grew nearly threefold to Rs 22.5 lakh crore recently. Borrowers are increasingly taking multiple loans, with many having four or more gold loans. The market also saw 5.5 crore active borrowers, indicating its broad consumer reach.
Airtel profit surges 33% to Rs 9,015 crore in Q2, outpacing Jio in ARPU growth
Bharti Airtel has reported a profit surge to ₹9,015 crore in the September quarter. Average revenue per user increased to ₹271, widening the lead over