US raises concerns at India’s duties on IP-intensive goods, source code, AI working paperThe US has voiced concerns over India's high customs duties on IP-intensive products and its proposed mandatory blanket license for AI deve...
01 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
RBI tightens PSL norms, mandates auditor certification for lendersThe Reserve Bank of India has strengthened priority sector lending compliance, mandating external auditor certificates from intermediaries ...
19 Jan, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Meeting RBI's priority sector targets to be easier for banksPrivate lenders may benefit significantly from the eased loan limits and broadened borrower categories in priority loans, as set by the RBI...
26 Mar, 2025, 03.12 PM IST
RBI revises priority sector lending norms; enhances cap on eligible home loansThe Reserve Bank of India has raised the limit on housing loans eligible for priority sector lending, which is effective from April 1. The ...
25 Mar, 2025, 11.55 AM IST
RBI extends term-liquidity facility to emergency health services till June 30, 2022Banks were incentivised for quick delivery of credit under the scheme through extension of priority-sector classification to such lending u...
10 Feb, 2022, 02.02 PM IST
Coronavirus Fallout: Microfinance firms are slowing down new loan disbursements in rural heartlandAnticipating liquidity tightness, Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN), the lobby group for the NBFC-MFIs, has already sought the regul...
23 Mar, 2020, 11.41 PM IST
On lending by banks to NBFCs, HFCs to be part of priority sector in FY21: RBIThe move will help boost credit disbursement in the targeted segment like agriculture, MSME and housing sector. After undertaking a review,...
23 Mar, 2020, 08.11 PM IST
RBI tweaks norms for priority sector lendingAs per the revised norms, on-lending by NBFCs for 'term lending' component under agriculture will be allowed up to Rs 10 lakh per borrower.
13 Aug, 2019, 09.56 PM IST
Government measures to ensure MSMEs become growth engine: DFS secretaryMultiple initiatives are trying to address various issues inhibiting the growth of the sector, which is the largest job creator.
11 Feb, 2018, 04.01 PM IST
Loans to differently abled persons will be treated as priority sectorIt has been decided that priority sector loans to persons with disabilities will be eligible for classification under weaker sections categ...
13 Mar, 2015, 04.40 PM IST
Outstanding deposits under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund under priority lending"The outstanding deposits under the above funds with NABARD as on preceding March 31 will form part of Adjusted Net Bank Credit," it added.
15 May, 2014, 05.17 PM IST
RBI asks banks to declassify off-balance-sheet loans from PSLRBI said the banks which have included contingent liabilities or off-balance-sheet items as part of their PSL will have to declassify these...
22 Mar, 2013, 09.27 PM IST
RBI tells banks to follow priority sector lending rules strictlyReserve Bank of India told banks that contingencies liabilities and off-balance sheet items can not be considered as priority sector lendin...
22 Mar, 2013, 06.51 PM IST
- RBI, bank chief's discuss possibility of revising priority sector lending norms
The Reserve Bank of India today discussed the possibility of revision in priority sector lending norms with bank chiefs.
28 Aug, 2012, 08.47 PM IST
- RBI seeks views of stakeholders on terms of reference of Nair Committee on priority sector lending
The RBI has sought views of stakeholders on the terms of reference of Nair Committee to look into various issues related to priority sector...
28 Oct, 2011, 09.15 PM IST
- RBI steps to boost credit flow to realty sector
RBI cuts repo rate by 100 bps to 6.5% & reverse repo by 100 bps to 5% effective from Dec 8. Highlights | Central Banks' measures | Experts ...
06 Dec, 2008, 06.07 PM IST
- VCs no more a priorty venture, says RBI
RBI issued a circular stating fresh investments made by banks in VCs on or after July 1 2005 will not be eligible for classification under ...
02 Jul, 2005, 01.58 AM IST