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Payment banks seek 10% reduction in statutory liquidity ratio, nod to lend

Economic Times

Economic Times · 28d ago

Payment banks seek 10% reduction in statutory liquidity ratio, nod to lend

Payment banks in India are seeking regulatory changes from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to enhance their operational flexibility. They have requested a reduction in the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) from 75% to improve margins through higher-yielding investments. Additionally, they seek approval to offer loans and raise the deposit limit from ₹2 lakh to ₹5 lakh. These measures aim to improve financial operations and competitiveness within the banking sector.

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