Gold Loan NBFCs Adjust to RBI Rules Amid Rising Delinquencies and Repayment Stress
India's gold loan market is expanding rapidly, reaching a record Rs 22.5 lakh crore in August 2026, but recent regulatory changes by the Reserve Bank of India have led to repayment challenges. Non-banking financial companies like Bajaj Finance, Manappuram Finance, and Muthoot Finance report rising delinquencies as borrowers adjust from traditional bullet loans to more frequent repayment schedules. Lenders are shifting towards longer-tenure loans and discontinuing short-term schemes, while maintaining that portfolios remain adequately collateralised despite increased overdue loans.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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 (46/100). Lens Score 51/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 13 Nov, 12:22 pm. Other outlets followed.