According to Government Sources, India is Considering a $7.2 Billion Housing Loan Interest Subsidy Scheme

India is considering spending 600 billion rupees ($7.2 billion) to offer subsidised loans for small urban dwellings, according to two government sources.

The program will provide a 3-6.5% annual interest subsidy on loans up to 0.9 million rupees.

“The beneficiaries’ housing loan accounts will be immediately credited with the interest subvention.