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[OLD] PRIORITY SECTOR ADVANCES

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What is the overall Priority Sector Lending (PSL) target prescribed by RBI for domestic scheduled commercial banks?

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Domestic scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs and Small Finance Banks) must achieve 40% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure (CEOBE), whichever is higher, as priority sector advances.

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What is the sub-target for lending to Small and Marginal Farmers under priority sector?

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Sub-target is 8% of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher.

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What percentage of ANBC must foreign banks with 20 or more branches in India lend to the priority sector?

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Foreign banks with 20 or more branches must lend 40% of ANBC or CEOBE (whichever is higher) to the priority sector, with a sub-target of 18% for agriculture.

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What is the maximum loan amount for a borrower through Micro Finance Institutions under priority sector housing?

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Loans up to ₹2 lakh per borrower for housing qualify under priority sector.

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Which categories are included under the priority sector as defined by RBI?

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Priority sector includes Agriculture, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Export Credit, Education, Housing, Social Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, and Others (including weaker sections and distressed persons).

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What is the PSL target for Small Finance Banks in India?

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75% of ANBC or CEOBE, whichever is higher.

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What is the sub-target for agricultural lending within the priority sector for domestic scheduled commercial banks?

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Domestic scheduled commercial banks must lend 18% of ANBC or CEOBE to agriculture, of which 10% must go to small and marginal farmers.

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Under priority sector, what is the loan limit for micro credit extended by banks to Self Help Groups or individuals?

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Loans up to ₹1 lakh per borrower qualify as micro credit.

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