RBI Governer proposes draft ruless for lending and borrowing of government securities to expand market participation
On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued draft guidelines for lending and borrowing of government securities. It is aimed at improving liquidity and price discovery in the market.
Earlier this month, while announcing the monetary policy, the central bank first announced government securities borrowing and lending earlier this month.
“Comments on the Draft Directions are invited from banks, market participants, and other interested parties by March 17, 2023,” the RBI said in a statement on Friday.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on February 8 proposed the borrowing and lending of government securities to improve liquidity and price discovery in the securities market.
“This will provide investors an avenue to deploy their ideal securities, enhance portfolio returns, and facilitate wider participation,” he had said at that time.
[With Inputs from IANS]
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