New Delhi, March 31 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the implementation of its revised capital market exposure norms by three months to July 1, 2026, from the earlier deadline of April 1.
The central bank said the decision follows representations from banks, capital market intermediaries (CMIs), and industry bodies seeking more time and clarity on operational aspects. The amendments were originally issued on February 13, 2026, after public consultation.
The revised framework aims to enable bank financing for corporate acquisitions, rationalise limits on loans against financial assets, and adopt a principle-based approach for lending to CMIs.
On acquisition finance, the definition now includes mergers and amalgamations a...