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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
Recalculate your bank's net demand and time liabilities to ensure accurate CRR maintenance from July 5 and July 19, 2008.
Adjust liquidity management strategies to meet the higher CRR of 8.50% and then 8.75% without breaching requirements.
Communicate the revised CRR schedule to your treasury and compliance teams for smooth implementation.
Review loan and investment portfolios to offset the impact of the increased reserve requirement on profitability.
Who it affects
Scheduled State Co-operative Banks, Treasury departments of StCBs, Compliance officers at StCBs
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Regulatory timeline
Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-19 13:37 IST
repealed_by — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
Status change: withdrawn05 Aug 2026, 04:00 IST
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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 byRBI/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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