RBI raise the limit for collateral free agricultural loans

RBI has decided to raise the limit for collateral free agricultural loans including loans for allied activities from the existing level of ₹1.6 lakh to ₹2 lakh per borrower. Accordingly, banks are advised to waive collateral security and margin requirements for agricultural loans including loans for allied activities up to ₹2 lakh per borrower.

The banks are advised to give effect to the revised instructions expeditiously and in any case not later than January 1, 2025. The banks are also advised to give adequate publicity to the above changes.

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