UCBs Get Two-Year Extension for Small Value Loan Target

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The target date for complying with the above requirement was March 31, 2024. 2. Taking into account the representations received by the Bank citing certain difficulties being faced by the UCBs in this regard, it has been decided to extend the glide path to achieve the aforementioned target by two years as given below: Target Date → March 31, 2025 March 31, 2026 Minimum percentage of Small Value Loans in aggregate loans and advances → 40% 50% 3. All other provisions with regard to prudential limits prescribed in the circular dated March 13, 2020 referred to above remain unchanged. 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