RBI’s ECB reset 2026: What just changed for global borrowing

Grant Thornton Bharat’s PolicyCast is your window into policy, tax, and regulatory developments. Each episode features expert perspectives on issues that matter to businesses, individuals, and the wider economy.

How is RBI reshaping the ECB framework to make offshore borrowing more accessible?

In the latest episode of #GTBharat’s PolicyCast podcast series, Riaz Thingna, Partner, Tax, decodes the 2026 relaxations under the External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) framework, what has changed, why it matters, and how it could influence funding strategies across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, and M&A.

Key highlights of the discussion:

• Expanded borrower and lender base, widening access to global capital.
• Rationalised borrowing limits and simplified maturity structures.
• Shift towards market-linked pricing with removal of all-in-cost ceilings.
• Consolidation of ECB regulations into a single, streamlined framework.
• Greater clarity on end-use, including defined pathways for real estate development.

Tune in for practical insights on navigating the evolving ECB landscape and aligning funding strategies with the new regulatory framework.

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