Indian lenders have asked the RBI to relax a number of liquidity rules to allow them to unlock more funds for growth, Bloomberg reports citing sources

The request from Indian lenders to the RBI to ease liquidity rules indicates a potential desire for increased lending capacity, which could stimulate economic growth.

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If the RBI responds favorably, it may suggest a more accommodative stance on monetary policy, impacting bond yields and overall market sentiment. Watch for implications on liquidity in the fixed income space and any shifts in risk appetite for Indian assets.

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