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With a view to providing greater flexibility to the corporates in managing their liquidity and interest costs dynamically, the existing limit for prepayment of ECB has been enhanced from USD 300 million to USD 400 million. Accordingly, AD Category - I banks may allow prepayment of ECB up to USD 400 million, without prior approval of the Reserve Bank subject to compliance with the minimum average maturity period as applicable to the loan.
The amended ECB policy will come into force with immediate effect and is subject to review