Southern banks on a golden lending streak; gold-loan books swell 2x

South Indian banks have seen a significant increase in their gold-loan portfolios over the past three years, with the total value nearly doubling. This growth is largely driven by rising gold prices and a surge in demand for credit, as people turn to gold loans as a more attractive option. The expansion of gold-loan portfolios is a positive sign for these banks, indicating increased lending activity and a growing need for credit in the region.

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Rising gold prices and increased demand are driving growth in gold-loan portfolios. This could lead to increased profitability for South Indian banks.

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