Several NBFC-MFIs found the clauses attached for taking the funding support from Sidbi quite stringent. They believe the clauses may create roadblocks in raising fresh equity from new investors. One of the clauses says that NBFC-MFIs cannot take fresh equity capital at terms more favorable than those offered to Sidbi, unless such terms are approved by it.
Banks unlikely to reduce deposit rates despite RBI easing
Following the latest repo rate decrease, bankers foresee only slight adjustments to deposit rates. The landscape, characterized by sluggish savings yields and elevated credit-deposit ratios,