Why is 97.7% of the gold book above the RBI 75% LTV ceiling?
LTV is calculated as Principal Balance / (Weight × Gold Rate). The loan book data shows an average implied gold rate of approximately ₹5,000–6,000/gm. Current market rate for 24K gold is approximately ₹7,500–8,000/gm. If the system gold rate is outdated, LTV appears artificially inflated. This is a valuation methodology issue, not necessarily a credit risk crisis. The CFO should verify the gold rate used in the core banking system and, if stale, revalue the portfolio to current market rates.