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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a significant policy shift, opening the term money market to All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) and housing finance companies. This move allows these entities to participate in borrowing and lending activities within this crucial segment of the financial market.
In conjunction with this expansion, the RBI has also substantially increased the prudential borrowing limits for primary dealers. These adjustments are designed to foster deeper market participation and enhance overall liquidity within the financial system.
The central bank’s objective behind these policy enhancements is to strengthen the transmission of monetary policy. By improving the functioning of the term money market, the RBI aims to create a more robust link between short-term and long-term interest rates, leading to more effective monetary policy implementation.
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