MSME loan without GST registration is available in India for many eligible micro and small businesses, especially those that are not legally required to obtain GST registration under the applicable GST provisions.

One ratio decides how much loan your gold can raise, and it fits in a single line: the loan amount divided by the collateral's value. That is the loan to value ratio, LTV for short, the number regulators cap, lenders live by, and borrowers should understand before walking into any branch. In gold lending the rules are precise: the RBI's directions effective 1 April 2026 set tiered ceilings of 85%, 80% and 75% depending on loan size, applied by every regulated lender including IIFL Finance. This guide explains what LTV means, the formula with a worked example, the current rules in India, what happens when gold prices fall mid-loan, and how the ratio quietly shapes both your eligibility and your interest rate.

The rbi gold loan circular - full summary for borrowers explains the key changes introduced under the Reserve Bank of India’s revised Directions on lending against eligible gold collateral.

A Key Fact Statement, or KFS, is a standard loan summary that a lender provides before a gold loan agreement is executed.

The RBI uniform gold loan rules for banks and NBFCs introduce a harmonised regulatory framework for loans secured against eligible gold jewellery across regulated banks and eligible NBFCs, effective from 1 April 2026.

A silver loan for medical emergency can help eligible borrowers arrange funds when unexpected healthcare expenses arise. Instead of selling eligible silver jewellery, borrowers may pledge it with a regulated lender to obtain a secured loan based on the assessed value of the pledged silver. Subject to lender evaluation, documentation, and operational timelines, funds may be disbursed quickly, including on the same day in many cases. This article explains how a silver loan works, the applicable loan-to-value (LTV) framework, loan amount calculations, eligibility, required documents, the application process, and how a silver loan compares with a personal loan for meeting urgent medical expenses.

A silver loan for traders and dealers can help small businesses arrange short-term working capital without selling personally owned silver assets. Eligible borrowers may pledge qualifying silver jewellery or permitted silver coins and receive a loan based on the assessed value of the pledged collateral, subject to lender evaluation and applicable regulatory requirements.

Choosing between a silver loan vs gold loan begins with understanding the type of precious metal available for pledging, the amount of finance required and the lending options available. Both are secured loans backed by physical precious metals and follow the current regulatory framework governing loan-to-value (LTV) ratios. However, differences in market value, eligible collateral, borrowing capacity and lender availability mean one option may be more suitable than the other depending on individual circumstances. This article compares gold and silver loans across loan amount, LTV rules, collateral eligibility, repayment options and practical borrowing scenarios to help readers make an informed decision.

Home renovation projects often involve expenses that arise at different stages, whether for structural repairs, plumbing, electrical upgrades, flooring, or interior improvements. Instead of selling valuable silver assets to arrange funds, eligible borrowers may consider a silver loan for home renovation, where qualifying silver jewellery or other accepted silver collateral is pledged to obtain a secured loan. The sanctioned amount depends on the assessed purity, net weight, applicable reference value, and loan-to-value (LTV) ratio, subject to lender evaluation and prevailing regulatory requirements. This article explains how a loan against silver works for renovation expenses, how the loan amount is calculated, accepted collateral, eligibility, documentation, the application process, and practical considerations before applying.

Weddings are among the largest planned household expenses for many Indian families. Costs are often spread across venue bookings, catering, décor, travel, photography and other arrangements, with several payments becoming due well before the ceremony. Where short-term funding requirements arise, a silver loan for wedding expenses allows eligible borrowers to raise funds by pledging qualifying silver articles instead of selling them. This article explains how a silver loan for wedding expenses works, its features, how it compares with a personal loan, considerations before pledging silver, and the application process.