Indian companies raised $2.92 billion through overseas loans in April, with NBFCs leading the way, securing $1.53 billion for on-lending and sub-lending. Shriram Finance topped the list with $955 million in external commercial borrowings. ECB has become a cheaper funding option for NBFCs, diversifying their funding mix amid reduced bank lending due to risk weights.
RBI eases restrictions on cash credit accounts, eases current account norms
The Reserve Bank of India has lifted all restrictions on banks opening and maintaining cash credit accounts, offering greater flexibility for short-term working capital loans.