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RBI allows 49% single-entity FDI in credit info companies

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed up to 49 per cent foreign investment in credit information companies (CICs) by a single entity. Full Story


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Instrument	20/11/2008	1 year ago

Call Rate	6.30	7.55

5 yrs GSec	7.26	7.83

10 yrs GSec	7.27	7.90

Bank rate	6.00	6.00

PLR	13.00/17.25	12.25/15.75

Deposit rate	8.00/9.50	8.00/9.50

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