20. Borrowings in foreign currency.- (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999, or in any other law for the time being in force, relating to foreign exchange, the National Bank may borrow, with the previous approval of the Central Government and in consultation with the Reserve Bank, foreign currency from any bank or financial institution in India or elsewhere, for granting loans and advances or for utilising such currency for any other purpose specified under the provisions of this Act. | 