NEW DELHI : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) while filing counter affidavit in the Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that the plea for waiver of interest during the moratorium period would risk the financial stability of the bank and shall put the interests of the depositors in jeopardy.
The RBI had on 22 May extended moratorium on term loans till 31 August. In March, the central bank had allowed a three-month moratorium on payment of all term loans due between 1 March and 31 May.
The RBI submitted in their reply that the RBI circulars objective was of mitigating the burden of debt servicing brought about by disruptions on account of Covid-19 pandemic and to ensure the continuity of viable businesses. “Therefore, the regulatory package is,