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RBI issues Kisan Credit Card directions for small finance banks
June 19 circular sets lending norms for small finance banks under KCC scheme
What changed
- RBI released Small Finance Banks – Kisan Credit Card Scheme Directions, 2026
- Rules govern KCC lending norms for these banks
The read
RBI issued the KCC directions for small finance banks on June 19. The circular governs lending norms for these lenders, covering farmers' credit requirements under the Kisan Credit Card scheme. Compliance is mandatory. The move signals tighter regulatory oversight for priority sector lending by small finance banks.
Primary source: rbi.org.in