HIGH ON GROWTH, LOW ON CASH While the central bank maintained its neutral stance and held policy rates, it revamped merchant discount inapush foralesscash economy Liquidity to remain comfortable: RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted overseas branches and subsidiaries of Indian banks to refinance the existing external commercial borrowings (ECBs), giving them a level playing field visà vis their global counterparts.They can refinance ECBs of AAA rated companies as well as Navratna and Maharatna public sector undertakings, by raising fresh ECBs, the RBI said in a statement on developmental and regulatory policie "The decision in allowing subsidiaries of Indian banks abroad to refinance AAArated corporates will provide a fair and just opportunity to Indian banks to book and retain good quality assets," State Bank of India Chairman Rajnish Kumar said.Currently, Indian corporates are permitted to refinance their existing ECBs atalower all in cost. The oversea