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CRR hike for Scheduled StCBs to 8.75%

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2007-2008/384 · issued 26 Jun 2008 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI raised CRR for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks by 50 bps to 8.75%, effective in two stages from July 5 and July 19, 2008, citing global and domestic macroeconomic developments.

What changed

RBI increased the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks by 50 basis points, from the previous level to 8.75% of net demand and time liabilities. The hike is implemented in two stages: 8.50% effective from the fortnight beginning July 5, 2008, and 8.75% from the fortnight beginning July 19, 2008.

What it means for you

This CRR hike will tighten liquidity for Scheduled StCBs, as they must hold a larger portion of their deposits with RBI without earning interest. Banks will need to adjust their lending and investment strategies to manage the increased reserve requirement, potentially impacting profitability and credit growth.

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

Who it affects

Scheduled State Co-operative Banks, Treasury departments of StCBs, Compliance officers at StCBs

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What is the new CRR for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks?

The CRR is increased to 8.50% effective from the fortnight beginning July 5, 2008, and further to 8.75% from the fortnight beginning July 19, 2008.

Why did RBI increase the CRR?

RBI cited a review of current global and domestic macroeconomic and financial developments as the reason for the increase.

Does this CRR hike apply to all co-operative banks?

No, it applies only to Scheduled State Co-operative Banks, as specified in the circular.

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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)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 #2213: RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.82/07.02.01/2007-08 — "Notification on Maintenance of CRR" dated June 26, 2008”
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On a review of current global and domestic macroeconomic and financial developments, it has been decided to increase Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of Scheduled State Co-operative Banks by 50 basis points to 8.75 per cent of its net demand and time liabilities in two stages, effective from fortnights as indicated below: Effective date (i.e., the fortnight beginning from) CRR on net demand and timeliabilities (per cent) July 5, 2008 8.50 July 19, 2008 8.75 2. A copy of the relative notification RPCD.CO.RF.BC.NO.82/ 07.02.01/2007-08 dated June 26, 2008 is enclosed. 3. Please acknowledge receipt to our Regional Office concerned. Yours faithfully, (G. Srinivasan) Chief General Manager-in-Charge RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 82 /07.02.01/2007-08 June 26, 2008 NOTIFICATION In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 42 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and in partial modification of its notification RPCD.CO.RF.No.BC.62/07.02.01/2007-08 dated April 29, 2008 , the Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies that the average Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) required to be maintained by every Scheduled State Co-operative Bank of its net demand and time liabilities shall, from effective dates mentioned below, be at the percentage points as indicated thereagainst. Effective date (i.e., the fortnight beginning from) CRR on net demand and time liabilities(per cent) July 5, 2008 8.50 July 19, 2008 8.75 (V.S.Das) Executive Director 2026 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2025 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2024 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2023 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2022 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2021 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2020 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2019 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2018 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2017 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December Archives 2016 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2015 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2014 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2013 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2012 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2011 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2010 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2009 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2008 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2007 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2006 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2005 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2004 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2003 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2002 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2001 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 2000 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 1999 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 1998 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 1997 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 1996 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 1995 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 1994 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 1993 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 1992 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December 1991 All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December Top Back to previous page More Links Bank Holidays Banking Glossary Citizen's Charter Complaints Contact Us COVID-19 Measures E-LMS Events FAQs Financial Education Forms IFSC/MICR Codes Important Websites Opportunities @ RBI RBI Clarifications RBI Kehta Hai RBI’s Vision and Values (1257 kb)--> Right to Information Act Tenders Follow RBI RSS Twitter YouTube Instagram Facebook LinkedIn © Reserve Bank of India. 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