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Priority Sector Lending
RBI directive requiring banks to lend a specified proportion of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) to priority sectors: agriculture (18%), MSMEs, export credit, education, housing, social infrastructure, and renewable energy. Total PSL target: 40% for domestic banks.
Last updated: 17 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)🔗
Q1. What is Priority Sector Lending in Indian corporate law?▼
RBI directive requiring banks to lend a specified proportion of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) to priority sectors: agriculture (18%), MSMEs, export credit, education, housing, social infrastructure, and renewable energy. Total PSL target: 40% for domestic banks.
Q2. Why is Priority Sector Lending important for compliance?▼
Priority Sector Lending is governed by the Reserve Bank of India under applicable banking and monetary policy frameworks. Understanding this concept is essential for ensuring regulatory compliance, avoiding penalties, and making informed corporate decisions in India.
Q3. Who should know about Priority Sector Lending?▼
Priority Sector Lending is relevant for company secretaries, compliance officers, chartered accountants, corporate lawyers, board members, and all professionals dealing with RBI regulatory matters in India.
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