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Bullion 

Gold Metal Loan (GML) is a mechanism under which a jewellery manufacturer borrows gold metal instead of rupees and settles the GML with the sale proceeds obtained. GML can be availed for 180 days in case of domestic jewellery manufacturers and for 270 days in case of exports.

 

Gems and Jewellery is one of the key industries in Indian market and ICICI Bank is one of the oldest key player nominated by the RBI for importing gold/ silver since 2002. ICICI Bank has extensive tie up with reputed bullion suppliers and logistics providers across the globe and is committed to the best pricing and quickest processing time.

 

 

GML is offered under following schemes

  • Fixed-tenure: Loans with a fixed interest rate and a pre-determined fixed repayment date

  • Flexi tenure: Loans on a floating interest rate basis and the prepayment is permitted before the maturity of loan

 

 

Features and Benefits

  • Fulfils working capital requirement of jewellery manufacturers

  • Types of facilities available: Fixed term Gold Metal Loans and Gold Overdrafts

  • Upfront delivery of gold with flexibility of fixing the gold price within 180/270 days

  • Repayment of Gold Metal Loan in equivalent INR

  • Attractive interest rate

ICICI Bank offers gold in standard bar forms on outright sale basis. Bank imports physical bullion on consignment basis from London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited international bullion suppliers and sells it to customers in India on outright basis. Jewellery manufacturers and traders can avail gold in standard bar form on upfront payment basis.

 

Key features

  • Physical gold bars in standard form (LBMA good delivery)

  • Delivery of gold on upfront payment basis

  • Competitive pricing

  • Delivery at vault or at doorstep of the customer’s premises

  • Easy and immediate availability of gold at major centres

iBullion is a digital platform for customers, designated to transform the Bullion business.

 

  • iBullion enables customer DIY journey for our clients, for both gold and silver.

  • Customers can raise gold/silver metal loan and place gold delivery requests online.

  • Customers can also track the status of requests, outstanding amount, order history, generate reports, etc., through iBullion. 

Bullion FAQs

Are there any charges levied for late payment of interest? 

Yes, penal charges applicable on delayed payment as per bank’s policy. 

What is the interest rate for Gold Metal Loan? 

GML is available at competitive interest rates compared to CC/ OD and is determined at the time of drawdown. 

Can I repay gold metal loan in physical gold? 

No. Repayment is always in Indian Rupees, price for which can be fixed during the tenure of loan for an agreed value date. 

How do I approach ICICI Bank for Gold Metal Loan? 

You can fill in the Lead Form and our officer would get in touch with you within 24 hours. 

Can I prepay the Gold Metal loan before original maturity? 

Yes, under flexi loan option, one can prepay the loan before its original maturity date. Prepayment is not allowed for fixed tenure loan, however pricing can be done for repayment on maturity.

Does gold metal loan have margin requirements? 

Gold Metal Loan is drawn with stipulated initial margin at the time of drawdown and the exposure is marked to market on daily basis. Customers are required to serve the margin in case it exceeds the threshold limit defined from time to time.

What are the documents that I need to submit?

List of basic documents (not exhaustive) 

  • Master Gold Facility Agreement 
  • Letter authorising receipt of delivery of gold 
  • Letter authorising fixing of price of gold 
  • Debit authorisation letter for current account opened by borrower 
  • Gold Purchase Facility application form 
  • Application letter for placing Fixed Deposit (FD) (in case of FD backed GML) 
  • Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC)/ Bank Guarantee in favour of ICICI Bank Limited by another bank 

Can I partially repay the Gold Metal Loan? 

Yes, under flexi loan option, one can do partial repayment. 

Who can avail Gold Metal Loan from ICICI Bank? 

Domestic jewellery manufacturer and/ or exporters can avail Gold Metal Loan from ICICI Bank. 

Who can avail gold on outright sale basis from ICICI Bank? 

Jewellery manufacturers, bullion traders and other corporate entities can avail gold on outright sale basis. 

What is the form of gold available? 

Gold is available in standard bar form in denominations of 100 gm and 1 kg. 

When can the delivery of gold be taken? 

Gold can be delivered on upfront payment basis.