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Tata Capital Enters Fast-Growing Gold Loan Market with Yogloans Deals

about 2 months ago · Lumic

Tata Capital logo and gold bars, representing entry into gold loan market
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about 2 months ago
Tata Capital Enters Fast-Growing Gold Loan Market with Yogloans Deals
KEY POINTS
Tata Capital acquired an 88.6% stake in Yogloans, gaining 162 branches and a ₹708 crore loan book.
Gold loans are the fastest-growing retail credit segment as lenders move away from unsecured lending
Rising gold prices and changing consumer behaviour are unlocking household gold as source of credit
LUMIC INSIGHT
Secured lending can be a new growth avenue for TATA Capital
business standard·about 2 months ago

In a significant development for the Indian loan market, Tata Capital has made a strategic move by acquiring an 88.6% stake in Yogloans, marking its entry into the rapidly expanding gold loan segment. This acquisition brings 162 branches and a substantial ₹708 crore loan book under Tata Capital's umbrella. Gold loans are emerging as the fastest-growing retail credit segment in India, as financial institutions increasingly pivot towards secured lending options. This trend is fueled by rising gold prices and evolving consumer behaviour, which are unlocking household gold reserves as a viable source of credit. This 'Insights' story delves into how this strategic acquisition by Tata Capital positions them to leverage the burgeoning potential of secured loans, offering a new growth avenue in India's dynamic financial landscape.

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