Bajaj Finance and Piramal Finance Report Early Stress Signs in Gold-Backed Loans
Top Indian non-bank lenders Bajaj Finance and Piramal Finance have reported early signs of stress in gold-backed loans, a rapidly growing segment. Bank loans against gold rose 83% year-on-year to Rs 5.6 lakh crore in August 2026, while non-bank lenders saw a 69% increase to Rs 3.6 trillion. Bajaj Finance noted a rise in loans overdue by more than 30 days, particularly in short-term gold loans, which it has ceased offering. Despite this, Bajaj Finance posted a nearly 30% year-on-year profit increase for the quarter.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 43/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 21 Oct, 08:19 am. Other outlets followed.