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Nabfid, Nabard to tap overseas market by FY26-end amid yield pressure

NaBFID aims to raise $1 bn via ECBs and dollar bonds while Nabard eyes overseas fundraising by FY26-end as rising bond yields and global risks weigh on domestic mobilisation

Nabard to raise maiden external commercial borrowing in FY26, says chief

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) is looking to raise its maiden external commercial borrowing in FY26, a top official said on Tuesday. The entity has received the Reserve Bank approval to undertake such an issuance and is now gearing up for it, its chairman Shaji KV told reporters here. "We have the permission in place and have started work on it," Shaji said, speaking on the sidelines of the annual Fibac event here. The bank is keen to undertake the issuance in FY26 itself, Shaji said, choosing not to point out to an exact timeline or quantum to be raised. Proceeds of the issue will be deployed for climate change-related financing activities for which funds are available at a discount, he said, adding that nearly the entire rural portfolio of the lender will qualify under the category. Stating that it is yet to appoint merchant bankers to undertake the fundraise, he said the final costs of borrowing will play an important role in determining the fi

Nabard promotes 6,215 farmer producer organisations, says FM Sitharaman

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has promoted the formation of 6,215 FPOs till date under various schemes, Parliament was informed on Monday. The major support provided to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) includes formation of FPOs, capacity building, credit facilitation and market linkage support, financial literacy, etc, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Lok Sabha. In addition, she said, Nabard, in partnership with Small Farmers' Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) and Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), has conducted FPO Melas (TARANG-celebrating Collectivisation) at 50 locations across 24 states/UTs to demonstrate the products of FPOs/OFPOs to enable the marketing & branding of FPO products. She further said Nabard extends loan assistance to state governments for the creation of rural infrastructure through various funds, that is, Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF), Nabard Infrastructure Development Assistance (NIDA), Rural

RRBs' IT integration likely to be completed by Sep 15: Nabard chairman

NABARD Chairman Shaji KV said on Monday IT integration of recently amalgamated Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on the principles of 'One State One RRB' is expected to be completed by September 30. The amalgamation of RRBs on the principles of 'One State One RRB' became effective from May 1. This was aimed at improving scale efficiency and cost rationalisation. With this, now, there are 28 RRBs in 26 states and 2 UTs with more than 22,000 branches covering 700 districts. Speaking at a CII event, Shaji said that as of May 1, integration of all the RRBs at the state level has been done, and by September, the IT integration of RRBs is expected to be completed. The chairman said that NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) is working on building a common digital infrastructure with RRBs. They are rolling out credit infrastructure and government data systems to reach rural populations. However, challenges like low internet bandwidth and awareness exist, but efforts ar

Nabard gets approval to raise ₹19.5K cr via deep-discount zero-coupon bonds

Nabard can raise funds via these deep-discount zero-coupon bonds, which mature in 10 years, 11 months, and 13 days, until the end of March 2027, a government document showed on Friday

Govt to establish 3 multi-state cooperatives for dairy sector growth

The government on Tuesday decided to set up three new multi-state cooperative societies for the dairy sector to focus on animal feed, dung management and circular use of dead cattle residues. Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, who chaired a meeting on sustainability and circularity in the cooperative dairy sector, said the goal should be to create a sustainable dairy ecosystem that promotes a circular economy. "As we move towards White Revolution 2.0, our goal should not only be to expand dairy cooperatives and make them efficient and effective but also to create an ecosystem of dairy which is sustainable," Shah said. According to an official statement, the first society will work on animal feed production, disease control and artificial insemination, the second will develop models of dung management, and the third will promote circular use of dead cattle residues. Shah emphasised that carbon credit benefits should directly reach farmers through scientific models. He highlighted the n

Nabard buys 10% stake in 24x7 Moneyworks to boost rural credit digitisation

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has acquired a 10 per cent stake in agri fintech startup 24x7 Moneyworks Consulting Pvt Ltd. This marks Nabard's first-ever investment in a bootstrapped startup, reinforcing its commitment to digital transformation in rural India, the apex rural credit institution said in a statement. 24x7 Moneyworks Consulting Pvt. Ltd's flagship platform, eKisanCredit (eKCC), is a fully digital loan origination system designed for Cooperative Banks, PACS and RRBs, it said. The eKCC platform integrates seamlessly with land records, Aadhaar, eKYC, core banking systems and ePACS, enabling end-to-end automation of the rural credit lifecycle, it said. Over the past two and half years, Nabard has piloted eKCC across various banks and the system is now ready for nation-wide roll-out, it said. "eKCC has demonstrated the potential to improve access, transparency, and efficiency in dispensing agricultural credit This strategic collaboration

Nabard, HSBC invest around Rs 80 crore for 10% equity stake in OPL

OPL, a digital credit infrastructure company, has received funding of about Rs 80 crore from Nabard and HSBC, officials said on Monday. The funding will be used to drive innovation in digital ecosystems, according to a statement. The statement didn't specify the funding amount, but officials pegged it at around Rs 80 crore for a 10 per cent stake. Nabard's chairman K Shaji said the apex institution for rural development is committed to leveraging technology to enhance financial inclusion and promote sustainable growth in rural India. "This partnership represents a significant step towards achieving our strategic goals," he added. HSBC's group head for ventures Moran Levinovitz said the investment in OPL is a step forward in its mission to enhance digital lending capabilities in India. A senior representative from OPL said Nabard's expertise in rural digitisation and HSBC's global financial acumen will help accelerate innovation, enhance credit accessibility, and transform the len

Nabard, Sidbi raise Rs 14K cr amid demand for short to medium tenor bonds

This marks a shift from their usual preference for long-tenor bonds, as an oversupply of such bonds has driven yields higher

Sa-dhan seeks new MFI refinance body, calls for more equity support

Sa-dhan has urged the government to set up a dedicated MFI refinance body and increase flexibility in the India Microfinance Equity Fund to address funding challenges in the microfinance sector

Nabard sees credit potential of Rs 2,106 cr for Nagaland in priority sector

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) projected a credit potential of Rs 2,106.34 crore for 2025-26 under priority sector activities in Nagaland. The projection was made in the State Focus Paper (SFP) released by Advisor for Agriculture Mhathung Yanthan during a seminar organised by NABARD here on Tuesday. The SFP stated that of the total projection, Rs 712 is for agriculture, Rs 968 crore for MSME and Rs 425 crore for other sectors. The paper outlines a comprehensive assessment of the state's credit potential for priority sector activities, which include agriculture, rural development, and infrastructure projects to help guide financial institutions in channelling credit effectively, said NABARD General Manager Pauliankap Bulte. He said banks should focus on extending credit to Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs). Bulte stressed the importance of supporting Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), including those identified for computerisation und

MP priority sector has a credit potential of Rs 3.13 trillion, says Nabard

State focus paper released in State Credit Seminar, maximum credit potential in agriculture and MSME sectors

Economic Survey 2024-25: Rural demand rises, urban sends mixed signals

It also noted that the impulse from rural demand is expected to continue in the second half of the financial year

Growth in agri credit may top 13% in FY25: Nabard chairman Shaji KV

Nabard chair Shaji KV says rise shows declining reliance on informal sources

PM Modi launches 6-day Grameen Bharat Mahotsav, unveils rural India vision

At the inauguration, PM Modi interacted with artisans and was felicitated by Nabard Chairperson Shaji KV

Nabard raises Rs 4,864 crore at 7.40%; IRFC raises Rs 2,345 cr at 7.09%

PNB looking to raise Rs 3,000 cr through tier-II bonds

Cooperative banks expected to be digitised by March 2025: Nabard chairman

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Chairman Shaji K V on Tuesday said cooperative banks are expected to be digitised by March 2025 with a view to streamline operations and enhance the efficiency of these financial institutions. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has mandated all cooperative banks to adopt the Core Banking Solution (CBS) marking a significant step towards modernisation. "We are on behalf of central government undertaking digitisation of cooperatives. By March 2025 it will happen and by that time we will invite fintechs to work on that. We need a lot of technology solutions to work on these digitised database that we will have besides looking at transaction trails of digital platform," he said. Speaking at a CII event here, he said NABARD is proposing to set up a common shared services entity across the country for all rural cooperatives. "Both government and the RBI have agreed in principle for this entity. We jointly with the central governme

Karnataka CM seeks more agricultural loans, meets FM for farmers' interests

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, urging her to intervene and increase the Short Term Agricultural Loans (SAO) limit for the fiscal 2024-25. In the meeting held at North block, the chief minister highlighted a sharp decline in the proposed loan allocation by NABARD, which has sanctioned only Rs 2,340 crore against the state's applied limit of Rs 9,162 crore, a 58 per cent reduction compared to the previous year's Rs 5,600 crore. Presenting a detailed representation, Siddaramaiah emphasised that Karnataka aims to disburse short-term agricultural loans worth Rs 25,000 crore to 35 lakh farmers in 2024-25. In 2023-24, the state has already disbursed Rs 22,902 crore through the cooperative credit structure. The state government said that the drastic reduction in the SAO loan limit could significantly impede agricultural cooperation and potentially disrupt food grain production. NABARD attributed the reduced allocation to a ..

Karnataka CM seeks to meet FM Sitharaman to discuss Nabard loan 'reduction'

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday said he has sought an appointment with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the "reduction" in loan amount to the state this year, from the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The Chief Minister will be travelling to the national capital tonight. "There is a launch of Nandini products in Delhi, so I'm going. I have also sought appointment with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, because NABARD loan to the state this year has been reduced. Last year, Rs 5,600 crore was given, this year it is Rs 2,340 crore. It has been reduced by 58 per cent," Siddaramaiah said. Speaking to reporters here, he noted that the NABARD comes under the Finance Ministry. "I will make a request to her." Asked if he will be meeting the Congress high command during the visit, the CM said: "I will have to return (to state) by tomorrow evening. If I get time, I will meet." Siddaramaiah is scheduled to launch Nan

Dynacons Systems & Solutions shares fly 13% on Rs 108-cr order from NABARD

The rise in the Dynacons Systems & Solutions share price came after the company announced that it has secured an order worth Rs 108 crore from the NABARD