RBI to restore HTM limits for government securities

Mumbai The central bank will restore the held-to-maturity (HTM) limits for parking government securities and state development loans from 23% to 19.5% in a phased manner by March 31, 2025, and the reduction will begin from the quarter ending June 30, 2024, the RBI said in its Annual Report.

The HTM limits, which were raised to 23% of net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) from 19%, applied to government securities eligible under the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) facilities.