The People's Bank of China recently announced it would cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR)—the amount of cash that financial institutions must hold as reserves this year—by 0.25 percentage points beginning March 27 to maintain ample liquidity reserves in the banking system.

Analysts said banks will now can enhance their ability to expand credit.

The decision is intended to boost economic growth momentum after investment stabilised and consumption rebounded in the first two months this year, state-controlled media outlets reported.

After the reduction, the weighted average RRR for lenders, except those already implementing a 5-per cent ratio, will fall to around 7.6 per cent.

Read more about China to cut RRR by 0.25 percentage points from Mar 27

Explore more about Textile Policy News