Question

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted an ‘Infrastructure Finance Company (IFC)’ status to Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). Which of the following is one of the major advantages of the step?

    I- IREDA will be able to take higher exposure in RE financing

    II- IREDA will no more be bound to adhere to the statutory norms laid by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

    III- RBI now holds a majority of the share in IREDA

    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B I & II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E I, II, & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted an ‘Infrastructure Finance Company (IFC)’ status to Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) today. It was earlier classified as ‘Investment and Credit Company (ICC)’. With the IFC status, IREDA will be able to take higher exposure in RE financing. The IFC status will also help the company to access wider investor base for fund mobilisation, resulting in competitive rates for fund raising.

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