Question
As of October 1, 2025, what new type of loan facility
did RBI allow banks to extend to manufacturers?Solution
The RBI, through the Lending Against Gold and Silver Collateral (1st Amendment) Directions, 2025 effective from October 1, 2025, allowed banks to provide working capital loans to manufacturers using gold or silver as raw material, extending beyond the earlier restriction to jewellers.
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