Page 2 - Priority Sector Lending

NBFCs seek special fund from govt for providing 3-5 yrs term loans

Industry body says funding is currently available only for 6-18 months under various schemes

Tamil Nadu opposes provision in Master Directions for priority lending

CM Palaniswami says state seems to have been singled out for adverse treatment as all 32 districts (prior to bifurcation) have been categorised as having comparatively high flow of priority credit

Increased risks for banks

Changes in priority sector lending should be revisited

Priority sector lending: Farms, education pose challenges

As on Aug 18, education loans outstanding were Rs 59,300 cr against Rs 61,500 cr as on Aug 19, 2016

Priority sector lending: Missing the woods for the trees?

Tweaking existing guidelines will help align priority sector lending with current realities