Fast growing gold loans turn sour hit by lockdowns
Banks for which gold loans contribute substantial amount to their profits, were hit in the first quarter. Out of the Rs 640 crore slippages that Federal Bank saw during the quarter, Rs 86 crore was from gold loans or linked to the product as a result, the bank's gross NPAs rose to 3.50% of advances, up from 2.96% a year.
Unclaimed funds with banks, insurance companies near Rs 50,000 croreIn case of banks, change of residence is seen to be a major source of funds lying idle as an account holder may not go back to another city to transact. Funds have been a perennial problem as several policyholders or their family members do not claim the maturity amount from insurance companies for multiple reasons.
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