RBI on May 6 announced an 7.03% interest on GoI Floating Rate Bond 2024 (FRB 2024) applicable for the half year May 07, 2024 to November 06, 2024. They have a variable coupon rate which is re-set at preannounced intervals. The FRB bonds carry a coupon with a base rate equivalent to a weighted average yield of the last three auctions of 182-day T-Bill plus a fixed spread decided by way of auction.
Open FlipThe significant move aims to handle debt responsibilities and streamline financial procedures. The Government of India has unveiled plans for a significant buyback of its securities, amounting to a staggering Rs 40,000 crore (face value). This move aims to manage debt obligations and streamline financial operations.
Open FlipThe shares of PSBs fell during trade on Monday after the RBI's draft rules proposed higher provisioning norms on under-construction projects. On 3 May, RBI issued a draft prudential framework for lenders undertaking project finance, which proposed an increase in standard asset provisioning to 1-5% of loans from the current 0.4% in a phased manner on project loans that are not overdue to stressed.
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