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64. In reference to MCLR, Consider the following statements
1.Banks prepare Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) which is the internal benchmark lending rates.
2. Based on this rate, interest rate for different types of customers is being fixed in accordance with their riskiness.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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Only 1
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Only 2
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Both 1 and 2
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None of the above
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The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

The marginal cost of funds based lending rate (MCLR) refers to the minimum interest rate of a bank below which it cannot lend, except in some cases allowed by the RBI. It is an internal benchmark or reference rate for the bank. MCLR actually describes the method by which the minimum interest rate for loans is determined by a bank - on the basis of marginal cost or the additional or incremental cost of arranging one more rupee to the prospective borrower.
The MCLR methodology for fixing interest rates for advances was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India with effect from April 1, 2016. This new methodology replaces the base rate system introduced in July 2010. In other words, all rupee loans sanctioned and credit limits renewed w.e.f. April 1, 2016 would be priced with reference to the Marginal Cost of Funds based Lending Rate (MCLR) which will be the internal benchmark (means a reference rate determined internally by the bank) for such purposes


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