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.
Sensex, Nifty rally over 1% as IT stocks drive broad-based market gains
Indian stock gauges rose over one percent on Wednesday. Overseas fund flows are expected to shift into local technology companies. The Nifty and Sensex closed