No longer current — withdrawn, no replacement on file yet
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2005-2006/214 · issued 22 Nov 2005 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI directs all-India term-lending and refinancing institutions to uniformly implement the One Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for SME accounts, as per guidelines issued to public sector banks.
What changed
RBI issued a circular on November 22, 2005, directing financial institutions (Exim Bank, IDFC, IFCI, IIBI, NABARD, NHB, SIDBI, TFCI) to uniformly implement the OTS scheme for SME accounts, as per the enclosed RPCD circular dated September 3, 2005.
What it means for you
FIs must now apply the same OTS guidelines to SME accounts, promoting consistent resolution of stressed assets.
Historical instruction — do not use for current compliance. This is what was required at the time; it no longer reflects current RBI requirements. If no replacement rule is linked above, that only means none is recorded on our register yet — it does not prove no later applicable rule exists. Confirm on the official RBI source below.
What banks were required to do at the time
Review the enclosed RPCD circular dated September 3, 2005, for detailed OTS guidelines.
Update internal SME loan recovery policies to match the uniform OTS framework.
Train staff on the new OTS process to ensure consistent implementation across branches.
Acknowledge receipt of the circular to RBI as instructed.
Who it affects
All-India term-lending and refinancing institutions (Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI, TFCI Ltd.)
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Regulatory timeline
Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-19 19:36 IST
repealed_by — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
Status change: withdrawn05 Aug 2026, 04:00 IST
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Which institutions are covered by this OTS scheme?
The scheme applies to all-India term-lending and refinancing institutions listed: Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI, and TFCI Ltd.
Does this OTS scheme differ from the one for public sector banks?
The source states FIs should uniformly implement the same guidelines issued to public sector banks, as applicable.
What is the effective date of this circular?
The circular was issued on November 22, 2005, and FIs were expected to implement it immediately upon receipt.
📜 This document’s life story (1 recorded event, each backed by RBI’s own words)
Repealed byRBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
RBI’s words: “Official withdrawal register entry #2740: DBOD.No.FID.FIC.5/01.02.00/2005-06 — "Guidelines on One Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts (for FIs)" dated November 22, 2005”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2005-2006/214
Ref: DBOD. No. FID. FIC. 5 /01.02.00/2005-06
November 22, 2005
The CEOs of the all-India Term-lending and Refinancing Institutions
(Exim Bank, IDFC Ltd., IFCI Ltd., IIBI Ltd., NABARD, NHB, SIDBI and TFCI Ltd.)
Dear Sir,
Guidelines on One Time Settlement Scheme for SME Accounts (for FIs)
Please find enclosed RPCD Circular RPCD.PLNFS.BC.No.39/06.02.31/2005-06 dated September 3, 2005 on the captioned subject. The Circular has also been placed on the RBI web-site ( http:// www.rbi.org.in ).
2. It is advised that the above guidelines issued to public sector banks, should also be uniformly implemented by the financial institutions, as applicable.
3. Kindly acknowledge receipt.
Yours faithfully,
(Dr. K. Jayanthi Anand )
General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2005-2006/214 · issued 22 Nov 2005. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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