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In a bid to support revival of sectors hit most by the Covid-19 pandemic, Reserve Bank of India has decided to open a separate liquidity window of Rs 15,000 crore for certain contact-intensive sectors like hotels and restaurants, tourism and aviation ancillary services.
This is in addition to on-tap liquidity window of Rs 50,000 crore with tenures of up to three years at the repo rate till March 31, 2022, to boost provision of immediate liquidity for ramping up Covid-related healthcare infrastructure and services in the country. This was announced on May 5.
“In order to mitigate the adverse impact of the second wave of the pandemic on certain contact-intensive sectors, a separate liquidity window of Rs 15,000 crore is being opened till March 31, 2022, with tenures of up to three years at the repo rate,” RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said while announcing the bi-monthly monetary policy.
Under the scheme, banks can provide fresh lending support to hotels and restaurants; tourism — travel agents, tour operators and adventure/heritage facilities; aviation ancillary services — ground handling and supply chain; and other services that include private bus operators, car repair services, rent-a-car service providers, event/conference organisers, spa clinics, and beauty parlours/saloons, he said.
