RBI gives leeway to banks for borrowing under concessional swap window

Banks will have to get firm commitment from international/multilateral financial institutions in regard on or before Nov 30

Neelasri Barman Mumbai
Last Updated : Nov 22 2013 | 8:55 PM IST
The Reserve Banks of India has given a leeway to those banks which are currently negotiating with international/multilateral financial institutions for borrowing under the RBI's concessional swap window.

These banks will have to get a firm commitment from international/multilateral financial institutions in this regard on or before November 30. They will be allowed to enter into a forward-forward swap.

They will sell the foreign exchange corresponding in the forwards market for the money that will receive up to December 31.
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First Published: Nov 22 2013 | 8:52 PM IST

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