The new limit will be higher by Rs 5,000 crore.
"It is proposed to take a general approval of shareholders of the company to give any loan/guarantee or to provide security in connection with a loan to acquire (by way of subscription, purchase or otherwise) the securities of any subsidiary/joint venture/associate company of the company or to any person to the extent of maximum of Rs 40,000 crore as against the present limit of Rs 35,000 crore...," the company said in a notice to shareholders ahead of the Annual General Meeting.