NBFCs play a crucial role in financial inclusion, as they extend credit to people, communities and small businesses that are often underserved by traditional banks. The RBI’s engagement signals a growing concern within the central bank over the lag in rate transmission by these institutions, even as banks have shown relatively better, albeit still partial, alignment with monetary policy moves.
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.
December 11, 2025