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RBI Circular on Scheduled State Co-operative Banks: August 2007

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2007-2008/108 · issued 01 Aug 2007 · ~1 min read
Quick answerThis RBI circular, dated August 1, 2007, addresses all Scheduled State Co-operative Banks. It announces an increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 50 basis points to 7.00% of total demand and time liabilities, effective from the fortnight beginning August 4, 2007.

What changed

The circular, issued on August 1, 2007, under reference RBI/2007-2008/108, increases the CRR for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks by 50 basis points from the previous rate to 7.00%, effective from the fortnight beginning August 4, 2007.

What it means for you

For Scheduled State Co-operative Banks, this circular mandates an increase in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) to 7.00% of total demand and time liabilities, effective from the fortnight starting August 4, 2007. Banks must ensure compliance with the new CRR requirement.

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What banks were required to do at the time

Who it affects

All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks

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What is the purpose of this circular?

The circular increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks by 50 basis points to 7.00%, effective from the fortnight beginning August 4, 2007.

When was this circular issued?

It was issued on August 1, 2007, under reference RBI/2007-2008/108.

Who should act on this circular?

All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks must maintain the new CRR of 7.00% and acknowledge receipt to their Regional Office.

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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
RBI’s words: “Official withdrawal register entry #2358: RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.14/07.02.01/2007-08 — "NOTIFICATION on Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)" dated August 1, 2007”
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RBI/2007-2008/108 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.15/07.02.01/2007-08 August 1, 2007 To All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934-Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular  RBI/2006-2007/339 RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.75/ 07.02.01/2006-07 dated  April 24, 2007  on the captioned subject. On a review of the current liquidity situation, it has been decided to increase cash reserve ratio (CRR) of Scheduled State Co-operative Banks by 50 basis points to 7.00 per cent with effect from the fortnight beginning August 4, 2007. 2. A copy of the relative notification  RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.14/07.02.01/2007-08 dated August 1, 2007  is enclosed. 3. Please acknowledge receipt to our Regional Office concerned. Yours faithfully, (Molina Chowdhury) Deputy General Manager RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.14/07.02.01/2007-08 August 1, 2007 NOTIFICATION In exercise of the powers conferred under the sub-section (1) of Section 42 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and in partial modification of the notification RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.74 /07.02.01/2006-07 dated April 24, 2007, the Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies that every Scheduled State Co-operative bank should maintain a Cash Reserve Ratio of 7.00 per cent of its total demand and time liabilities, subject to the exemptions as envisaged in the notification RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.76/ 07.02.01/2006-2007 dated April 24, 2007, from the fortnight beginning August 04, 2007. (V.S.Das) Executive Director
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