01 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read

India to Permit Local Banks to Finance M&A Deals

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The Reserve Bank of India plans to permit local lenders to directly finance mergers and acquisitions. The new framework will enable banks to fund corporate takeovers, with Governor Sanjay Malhotra aiming to promote stability and competitiveness, driven by healthier corporate balance sheets and robust domestic demand in India's $40 billion-plus deals market.