<h1>RBI Announces Measures to Boost Bank Credit and Liquidity: Eases Bad-Loan Rules, Freezes Dividends, Cuts Reverse Repo Rate.</h1> The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced measures to enhance bank credit and liquidity amid the COVID-19 economic slowdown. These include easing bad-loan rules, freezing dividend payments by lenders, and reducing the reverse repo rate by 25 basis points. The targeted long-term repo operation (LTRO) aims to stimulate the corporate bond market and provide liquidity to non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). Niti Aayog officials praised the government's proactive steps, highlighting a favorable inflation outlook that allows for further monetary policy action if necessary. The RBI's interventions are expected to alleviate financial strains and improve liquidity in the economy.