RBI :
RBI issued a directive altering the ceiling on loans against shares and debentures for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs). Previously set at 20% of owned funds, the new regulation will link this ceiling to the Tier I capital of UCBs as of March 31 of the preceding financial year. This change, effective January 1, 2025. [RBI/2024-25/54 DOR.CRE.REC.29/07.10.002/2024-25 dated 25th July 2024]