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Amendment Directions for Urban Co-operative Banks

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Quick answerRBI issues Amendment Directions for Urban Co-operative Banks to add AgriSURE - Agri Fund for Start Ups & Rural Enterprises to Annex I, effective immediately.

What changed

The RBI has added 'AgriSURE - Agri Fund for Start Ups & Rural Enterprises' to Annex I of the Reserve Bank of India (Urban Co-operative Banks – Undertaking of Financial Services) Directions, 2025, via the Amendment Directions, 2026.

What it means for you

This amendment adds AgriSURE to the list of financial services that Urban Co-operative Banks can undertake, effective immediately.

What you must do

Who it affects

Urban Co-operative Banks

What is AgriSURE?

AgriSURE is an Agri Fund for Start Ups & Rural Enterprises

When does the amendment come into effect?

The amendment comes into effect immediately

What is the purpose of the amendment?

The amendment adds AgriSURE to Annex I of the Directions, allowing Urban Co-operative Banks to undertake this financial service.

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