Govt waives interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 cr

NEW DELHI: In a relief to borrowers at the onset of the festive season, the Government on late Friday night announced waiver of interest on interest for loans up to Rs 2 crore irrespective of whether moratorium was availed or not.
The Department of Financial Services came out with operational guidelines in the backdrop of Supreme Court’s direction to implement the interest waiver scheme, which is likely to cost the exchequer Rs 6,500 crore. (AGENCIES)