India announces $6.7 bn in cheap loans for vaccine, health firms

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MUMBAI, India (AFP) — India’s central bank released $6.7 billion in cheap financing for vaccine makers, hospitals and other health firms on Wednesday, to counter the devastating coronavirus surge gripping the country. Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das said cheap loans would be available until March 31 next year, and vowed to deploy “unconventional” measures if the crisis worsens. He spoke as India announced a record 3,780 deaths in 24 hours as well as […]