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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Government bonds in Japan, Australia and New Zealand retreated, following declines in Treasuries during the New York session. Weak demand at a $70 billion sale