On Wednesday, the regulator has proposed allowing municipalities to explicitly raise bonds for refinancing existing debt, while mandating detailed disclosures on lenders, repayment schedules, interest costs and any past restructuring. It has also suggested capping the use of issue proceeds towards working capital requirements at 25% and said issue proceeds should not be used for general purposes.
Patchy rains may hit rural lending, banks stay cautious
Bankers are closely watching monsoon rains and their impact on rural credit. Uneven rainfall poses inflation risks for summer crops and rural incomes. A strong
July 29, 2026