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NABARD to lend ₹10,000 cr in FY26 for green projects

NABARD to lend ₹10,000 cr in FY26 for green projects

The Hindu20-06-2025
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) plans to lend about ₹10,000 crore this year as part of its Green Lending Facility.
Deputy Managing Director Ajay Kumar Sood said NABARD launched the facility in FY25 to fund projects of Central and State governments, government agencies and private entities aimed at meeting sustainable development goals. The minimum loan amount disbursed would be ₹100 crore and these are for projects such as ethanol plants and electric vehicles. The demand of funds for green projects is high, he said.
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