Seeking to revitalise India’s financial markets, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday rolled out a set of measures designed to make capital more accessible for investors and companies.

The central bank announced the withdrawal of the ceiling on lending against listed debt securities, giving banks greater flexibility to extend credit backed by these instruments. It also raised the individual loan limit against shares from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 1 crore, a fivefold increase, while enhancing the IPO financing limit for retail investors from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 25 lakh.

The measures come at a time when India’s IPO market is buzzing, with several high-profile offerings in the pipeline. By easing restrictions, the RBI aims to widen participation from retail and institutional investors, im

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