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RBI Tightens NPA Norms for Derivative Exposures

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Issued by RBI: 08 Aug 2008  ·  Withdrawn: w.e.f. 04 Dec 2025  ·  Decoded by BankPulse: 20 Jun 2026, 22:37 IST
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Quick answerRBI now treats overdue receivables from derivative contracts as NPAs if unpaid for 90 days, impacting borrower-wise asset classification. Restructured contracts must be cash-settled at mark-to-market value. Banks must reverse unrealised income to suspense account after 90 days.

What changed

Overdue positive mark-to-market receivables from derivatives are now classified as NPAs after 90 days, triggering borrower-wise NPA classification for all funded facilities. Restructured derivative contracts require cash settlement of mark-to-market value on restructuring date. Unrealised income booked on accrual basis must be reversed to a suspense account after 90 days overdue.

What it means for you

Banks must closely monitor derivative receivables to avoid cascading NPA classifications across borrower relationships. Cash settlement on restructuring adds liquidity pressure on clients. Reversal of accrued income impacts profit and loss statements, requiring tighter provisioning and income recognition discipline.

What you must do

Who it affects

Commercial banks (excluding Local Area Banks and RRBs), Foreign branches of Indian banks, Borrowers with derivative contracts and cash credit/overdraft facilities

What happens if a derivative receivable is unpaid for 90 days?

It becomes an NPA, and all other funded facilities to that borrower also become NPAs under borrower-wise classification.

How should restructured derivative contracts be treated?

The mark-to-market value on restructuring date must be cash settled. Any change in contract parameters counts as restructuring.

What should banks do with income already booked on overdue derivative receivables?

After 90 days overdue, reverse the income from profit and loss to a suspense account, similar to overdue advances.

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