Calculate the maximum gold loan amount under RBI's updated 2026 tiered LTV framework — 85% for bullet repayment loans, 75% for EMI-based loans. Enter gold weight, purity, and choose your loan type.
RBI's 2026 update introduced a tiered LTV framework for gold loans based on repayment structure. The key insight is that bullet repayment loans — where the borrower pays only interest during the tenure and repays the full principal at maturity — now qualify for a higher LTV ceiling of 85%.
| Loan Structure | Max LTV 2026 | Who Uses This | Example (₹1L gold) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet repayment — principal at end | 85% | NBFCs, pawn brokers (standard structure) | Max loan = ₹85,000 |
| EMI-based — monthly principal + interest | 75% | Banks, some NBFCs | Max loan = ₹75,000 |
| Overdraft / revolving | 75% | Banks (gold OD accounts) | Max facility = ₹75,000 |
| Agricultural purpose | 75% | Banks (Kisan credit cards, agri loans) | Max loan = ₹75,000 |
For a customer pledging 20 grams of 22K gold worth ₹1,04,370 today: at 75% LTV the max loan was ₹78,278. At 85% LTV (bullet repayment) the max loan is now ₹88,715 — an increase of ₹10,437 against the same gold. For NBFCs, this means they can grow their portfolio by up to 13% without needing additional gold collateral.
The 2026 rules require lenders to monitor LTV daily. When gold prices fall, previously compliant loans may breach the LTV ceiling. Here is what happens and what lenders must do:
| Scenario | Action Required | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| LTV breaches ceiling (gold price fell) | Notify borrower immediately | Within 24 hours of breach |
| Borrower notified — no action | Follow up — request top-up collateral or partial repayment | Days 1–7 post notification |
| 7 days elapsed — breach unresolved | Escalate — consider loan recall or additional collateral demand | Day 8 onwards |
| 30+ days overdue with LTV breach | Initiate auction notice process | Per state act / RBI notice procedure |
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