Current Affairs · Banking Regulations and RBI Frameworks
Regarding the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) prudential framework for acquisition financing, which of the following best describes the key norm for bank lending?
- 1Acquisition financing has been extended to all unlisted firms regardless of net worth, provided they demonstrate a five-year track record of profitability.
- 2Banks are permitted to fund creeping acquisitions, stake increases, and joint-venture partner buyouts, with mandatory equity contribution reduced to 25% and allowed via internal accruals.✓
- 3The mandatory equity contribution for corporate acquisitions has been increased from 25% to 30%, which must consist of fresh capital infusion.
- 4Banks are strictly limited to financing only initial control acquisitions to prevent excessive corporate debt accumulation.
Correct answer
Banks are permitted to fund creeping acquisitions, stake increases, and joint-venture partner buyouts, with mandatory equity contribution reduced to 25% and allowed via internal accruals.
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