RBI Draft Norms on REIT & InvIT Lending: A Real Estate Game-Changer
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released draft amendment directions allowing commercial banks to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) for the first time, harmonizing rules with Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to promote balanced funding for income-generating assets. Key Highlights of the Draft These proposals, announced post the February 6, 2026, Statement on…
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How Open Cash Credit and Key Cash Credit differ?
A Cash Credit (CC) account is a credit facility extended to a borrower in the form of running account (like a current account). Under this facility the borrower is permitted to continuously overdraw from his account up to a certain specified amount sanctioned by the bank. This type of funding is provided by banks on…
Read article Understanding the difference between Overdraft and Cash Credit facility
Overdraft means allowing the customer to draw cheques over and above credit balance in his account. Overdraft is usually allowed to Current Account Customers and in exceptional cases SB A/c holders are also allowed to overdraw their account. The high rate of interest is charged on the daily debit balance of overdraft account. There are…
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RBI’s February 6 Statement Signals Bold Steps for Financial Markets Evolution
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies on February 6, 2026, outlining targeted measures to deepen India’s financial markets. These initiatives focus on bolstering the corporate bond market, enhancing foreign exchange (FX) flexibility for authorised dealers, and refining the Voluntary Retention Route (VRR) for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs).…
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RBI outlines Key Reforms in Payments, Agriculture Credit, and Financial Inclusion
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies on February 6, 2026, outlining a series of targeted measures to bolster the payments ecosystem, enhance agricultural credit delivery, and promote financial inclusion. Amid evolving economic priorities, these reforms focus on streamlining the Lead Bank Scheme, refining Kisan Credit Card (KCC)…
Big RBI Move: Collateral-Free Loans Raised to ₹20 Lakh
A landmark announcement in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies dated Feb 6 RBI doubles the collateral-free loan ceiling under CGTMSE and similar guarantees from ₹10 lakhs to ₹20 lakhs, targeting MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, and startups. Salient features: This enhancement injects vitality into MSME credit, critical for India’s job creation engine. Banks must recalibrate…
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