Which of the following deposits are not considered under Priority Sector Lending (PSL) when forwarded by banks?

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  1. Deposits from Small Finance Banks (SFBs)
  2. Deposits from Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
  3. Deposits from Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
  4. Deposits from Local Area Banks (LABs)
  5. Deposits from Microfinance Institutions (MFIs)

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Option 2 : Deposits from Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
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The correct answer is Deposits from Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).

In News

  • RBI clarified that loans forwarded by banks using deposits from NBFCs do not qualify under PSL norms.

Key Points

  • NBFC deposits do not contribute to Priority Sector Lending (PSL).
  • PSL focuses on credit access for agriculture, MSMEs, and housing.
  • Banks must comply with RBI’s PSL norms to ensure financial inclusion.
  • NBFCs act as intermediaries and are not direct PSL lenders.

Additional Information

  • PSL Targets
    • Banks must allocate 40% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) to PSL.
    • Includes categories like MSMEs, education, renewable energy.
    • Cooperative banks and RRBs follow similar PSL guidelines.
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