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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2008-09/263 · issued 03 Nov 2008 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI reduced SLR for Regional Rural Banks from 25% to 24% of NDTL, effective fortnight starting November 8, 2008, to ease liquidity amid macroeconomic conditions.
What changed
The Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) for Regional Rural Banks was reduced from 25% to 24% of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL). This change takes effect from the fortnight beginning November 8, 2008, as per the notification dated November 3, 2008.
What it means for you
RRBs now need to hold 1% less in prescribed liquid assets against their deposits, freeing up funds for lending or other deployment. This move was prompted by a review of macroeconomic and liquidity conditions in global and domestic markets, aiming to support credit flow and ease pressure on RRBs.
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
Update SLR maintenance calculations to 24% of NDTL from the fortnight starting November 8, 2008.
Ensure compliance with the revised SLR requirement at close of business each day.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
All Regional Rural Banks (RRBs), RBI Regional Offices overseeing RRBs
❓ Common questions
Regulatory timeline
Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-19 11:44 IST
repealed_by — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
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What is the new SLR percentage for RRBs?
The SLR for RRBs has been reduced from 25% to 24% of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL), effective from the fortnight beginning November 8, 2008.
Why was the SLR reduced for RRBs?
The reduction was based on a review of current and evolving macroeconomic conditions and liquidity in global and domestic financial markets, as outlined in RBI's press release dated November 1, 2008.
When does the new SLR requirement become effective?
The revised SLR of 24% applies from the fortnight starting November 8, 2008.
📜 This document’s life story (2 recorded events, 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Repealed byRBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)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 #2051: RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.58/03.05.28(B)/2008-09 — "Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - RRBs" dated Novemb”
RBI’s words: “in partial modification of the earlier notification RPCD.CO.RRB.No.4882/ 03.05.28(B)/2008-09 dated November 3, 2008”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2008-09/263
RPCD.CO.RRB.BC. No.58 /03.05.28 (B)/2008-09
November 3, 2008
All Regional Rural Banks
Dear Sir,
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) – RRBs
Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC.47/03.05.28 (B)/2007-08(RBI/2007-08/237) dated February 14, 2008 on the captioned subject.
2. On a review of current and evolving macroeconomic situation and liquidity conditions in the global and domestic financial markets, and as set out in the RBI Press Release 2008-2009/603 dated November 01, 2008 , it has been decided that Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) for Regional Rural Banks be reduced from 25 per cent to 24 per cent of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) with effect from the fortnight beginning November 8, 2008.
3. A copy of the relative notification RPCD RRB.CO No.4881/ 03.05.28(B) / 2008 -09 dated November 3, 2008 is enclosed.
4. Please acknowledge receipt to our Regional Office concerned.
Yours faithfully
(B.P. Vijayendra)
Chief General Manager
RPCD.CO.RRB. No.4881/ 03.05.28(B)/2008-09
November 3, 2008
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2A) of Section 24 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (10 of 1949) as amended from time to time and, in partial modification of Notification RPCD.CO.RRB. No.8483 / 03.05.28(B)/2007-08 dated February 14, 2008 , the Reserve Bank of India hereby specifies that with effect from the fortnight beginning November 8, 2008, every Regional Rural Bank shall maintain in India assets as detailed in the Notification RPCD.CO.RRB.No. 8483 / 03.05.28 (B) / 2007-08 dated February 14, 2008, the value of which shall not at the close of business of any day be less than 24 per cent of the total net demand and time liabilities in India as on the last Friday of the second preceding fortnight.
(V.S.Das)
Executive Director
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