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Aditya Birla Capital to launch gold loan business with 1,000 branches
The financial services firm plans to establish 200-300 dedicated gold loan branches by March 2027 as part of an ambitious expansion strategy. The company aims to build a pan-India network of approximately 1,000 branches within three years.
LSN India ·
Aditya Birla Capital has announced its entry into the gold loan segment, marking a significant diversification move for the NBFCs under the conglomerate's financial services arm. The company intends to roll out 200-300 dedicated branches focused on gold lending across high-potential markets by March 2027, according to the expansion roadmap.
The move represents a strategic push to tap into India's substantial gold loan market, which has emerged as a key lending category for financial institutions seeking to expand their retail portfolio. Gold loans, backed by physical collateral, offer lower credit risk compared to unsecured lending products and appeal to a broad customer base across urban and semi-urban areas.
Over a three-year period, Aditya Birla Capital aims to establish a comprehensive pan-India network reaching approximately 1,000 gold loan branches. The phased approach reflects the company's confidence in market demand and its operational capacity to scale the business across geographies.
The expansion comes as competition intensifies in the gold loan space, with multiple financial institutions and non-banking finance companies strengthening their presence in this segment. For Aditya Birla Capital, the venture offers an opportunity to enhance its retail lending footprint and diversify revenue streams beyond its traditional business lines.