Affluence Advisory
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In a landmark decision, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will officially allow silver to be used as collateral for loans. This marks a major shift in India's financial landscape, giving silver the same recognition and utility as gold in the lending market. Effective from 1st April 2026, under the ne
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FAQ :
Silver will be officially accepted as collateral for loans by all regulated entities from 1st April 2026.
Loans can be granted against silver ornaments and jewellery, and silver coins. Loans against silver bullion (bars/ingots) or financial products like Silver ETFs are prohibited.
The maximum limit is 10 kilograms per borrower for silver ornaments/jewellery and 500 grams per borrower for silver coins.
Lenders will value silver based on its intrinsic purity, using a transparent reference price which is the lower of the 30-day average or the previous day's closing price, as published by IBJA/SEBI-regulated exchanges.
Lenders must release the collateral within seven working days of full repayment. Failure to do so incurs a penalty compensation of ₹5,000 per day to the borrower.
This policy is expected to unleash a 'Silver Revolution', transforming household savings into a new engine for formal credit access, especially in rural and semi-urban India, and boosting financial inclusion.
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