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RBI Boosts M&A Financing, Tightens Trading Loan Regulations

2/16/2026

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows lenders to finance up to 75% of corporate acquisitions.
Acquirers must have a minimum net worth of five billion rupees and fund the rest with equity or internal resources.
The RBI aims to stimulate India's M&A market, which exceeds US$40 billion.
Separately, the RBI tightened loan regulations for proprietary trading, requiring collateral-backed credit facilities and banning unsecured loans.

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Story summary

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allows lenders to finance up to 75% of corporate acquisitions.
Acquirers must have a minimum net worth of five billion rupees and fund the rest with equity or internal resources.
The RBI aims to stimulate India's M&A market, which exceeds US$40 billion.
Separately, the RBI tightened loan regulations for proprietary trading, requiring collateral-backed credit facilities and banning unsecured loans.