India's Gold Loan Market Expected to Reach Rs 30 Lakh Crore by 2028: ICRA
India's organised gold loan market is projected to grow from Rs 18 lakh crore in March 2026 to Rs 30 lakh crore by March 2028, with a compound annual growth rate exceeding 30%, according to ICRA Ratings. Non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) are expected to outpace banks, increasing their market share to 23%. The shift from bullet repayments to monthly installments may raise non-performing assets temporarily, but credit losses are expected to remain limited due to gold's liquidity. Expansion by new players and branch network growth support this strong market outlook.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 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 (56/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–58/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 29 Jul, 09:08 am. Other outlets followed.