Assertion (A): A cut in the SLR can increase bank lending to businesses.
Reason (R): With a lower SLR, banks need to hold fewer government securities and can use the funds for loans.

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Funds freed from SLR assets become available for lending. R explains A.

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Assertion (A): A cut in the SLR can increase bank lending to businesses.Reason (R): With a lower SLR, banks need to hold fewer government securities and can use the funds for loans.

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Assertion (A): A cut in the SLR can increase bank lending to businesses.
Reason (R): With a lower SLR, banks need to hold fewer government securities and can use the funds for loans.