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Concept & Option Breakdown
Standard Reference VerifiedPriority Sector Lending (PSL) is an RBI mandate requiring domestic and foreign commercial banks to allocate a specified percentage of their Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) to crucial economic sectors. Eligible PSL categories include Agriculture, Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Export Credit, Education, Housing, Social Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, and Weaker Sections.
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