RBI Draft Directions on Priority Sector Lending

The Reserve Bank of India has released following draft Directions related to Priority Sector Lending.

1. Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification) Directions, 2026
2. Reserve Bank of India (Small Finance Banks – Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification) Directions, 2026
3. Reserve Bank of India (Local Area Banks – Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification) Directions, 2026
4. Reserve Bank of India (Regional Rural Banks – Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification) Directions, 2026
5. Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Priority Sector Lending – Targets and Classification) Directions, 2026

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