RBI allows use of any Alternative reference rate in place of LIBOR in export/import

The Reserve Bank of India vide circular dated September 28, 2021 has allowed use of any Alternative reference rate in place of LIBOR for interest payable in respect of export / import transactions. In view of the impending cessation of LIBOR as a benchmark rate, it has been decided to permit AD banks to use any other widely accepted/Alternative reference rate in the currency concerned for such transactions.

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