News | RBI’s Revised LCR Norms Set to Boost Lending Headroom for Mid-Sized Banks

RBI’s Revised LCR Norms Set to Boost Lending Headroom for Mid-Sized Banks

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23 April 2025

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The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) updated Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) guidelines are poised to benefit several mid-sized banks by enhancing their lending capacity and improving liquidity management. Effective from April 2026, the revised rules provide a more flexible framework for how banks manage high-quality liquid assets against short-term liabilities.

Banks such as AU Small Finance Bank, IndusInd Bank, and IDFC First Bank are expected to gain significantly from the relaxation, as the new structure eases liquidity requirements that previously constrained their credit deployment. Analysts suggest this move will not only provide relief to these banks but could also spur credit growth, especially in retail and MSME segments.

The RBI's decision is part of a broader regulatory push to align domestic norms with international standards while supporting banks’ balance sheet resilience amid evolving market dynamics.

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