Gold lends most glitter to loans with 125% surge

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Gold loans have seen a remarkable surge, growing by 125 percent in a year. This boom is attributed to rising gold prices, making it a more valuable collateral. Banks have now overtaken NBFCs in the gold loan market share. Other loan segments like vehicle and personal loans also showed growth, while consumer durable loans contracted.

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