Banks have received an aggregate loan demand of Rs 10,000-12,500 crore under the scheme, according to people familiar with the matter. While the credit guarantee provides 70-80% default coverage, its rigid caps on bank lending rates and strict margin rules for microfinance companies have made it a non-starter so far in terms of loan disbursement, they said.
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Monday
Indian equities extended losses for a fifth straight session, pressured by elevated oil prices and persistent FII outflows. Despite intraday recovery, sentiment remains weak amid