RBI concerned over cases against banks in Maha on farm loans

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 22:12

Even as Maharashtra initiates criminal proceedings against some banks for "not" meeting farm loan target, Reserve Bank Tuesday defended them saying lenders have been doing a commendable job in agriculture sector.

RBI instructs banks to restructure farm loans

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 14:44

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it has instructed banks to restructure loans of farmers whose crops have been damaged by the recent unseasonal rains and hailstorms.

Karnataka polls 2013: Will waive all farm loans, if we come to power, says JDS

Last Updated: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 18:41

JDS of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda promised to waive all loans availed by farmers, weavers, fishermen and artisans, even as it came out with a separate manifesto for Bangalore, ahead of May five Karnataka polls.

Farm loans in drought hits areas are restructured: Indian Bank

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 18:18

Public sector lender Indian Bank Tuesday said it has started rescheduling and restructuring of loans to the farm sector in drought-hit areas.

MP govt expects more farmers to benefit from low interest rate

Last Updated: Sunday, April 24, 2011, 21:27

Over 30 lakh farmers in Madhya Pradesh are expected to borrow nearly Rs 6500 crore for agricultural purposes as the state government has lowered the rate of interest on farm-loans to one percent.