No longer current — withdrawn, no replacement on file yet
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2008-09/388 · issued 18 Feb 2009 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI introduced a government-approved scheme for systemically important non-deposit taking NBFCs (assets ≥ Rs 100 crore) to access temporary liquidity through a Special Purpose Vehicle (IDBI SASF Trust) by selling short-term CPs or NCDs.
What changed
RBI announced a liquidity support framework for NBFCs-ND-SI facing temporary mismatches. Eligible NBFCs can sell investment-grade CPs or NCDs (residual maturity ≤ 3 months) to the SPV. The facility is only for papers issued on or before March 31, 2009, with fresh purchases ending June 30, 2009, and full recovery by September 30, 2009.
What it means for you
This provides a short-term safety valve for large NBFCs to manage liquidity crunches without resorting to distress sales. Banks and lenders should note that this is a time-bound, crisis-era measure, not a permanent window. The strict eligibility criteria (CRAR compliance, two years of net profit, net NPAs ≤ 5%) ensure only financially sound NBFCs benefit.
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
Verify if your NBFC meets the eligibility criteria: CRAR compliance, net profit in last two years, and net NPAs ≤ 5% as of last balance sheet.
Prepare short-term CPs or NCDs with residual maturity ≤ 3 months and investment-grade rating for potential sale to the SPV.
Contact IDBI SASF Trust at the provided address if you need to avail this facility before the June 30, 2009 deadline.
Ensure any paper issued after March 31, 2009 is not included in this scheme.
Who it affects
Non-deposit taking systemically important NBFCs with assets ≥ Rs 100 crore, IDBI SASF Trust (SPV), Banks and financial institutions dealing with NBFC liquidity
❓ Common questions
Regulatory timeline
Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-19 10:56 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 instruments can be sold to the SPV and for how long?
Eligible NBFCs can sell commercial papers (CPs) and non-convertible debentures (NCDs) with residual maturity of up to three months and investment-grade rating. The facility is only for papers issued on or before March 31, 2009, and the SPV will stop fresh purchases after June 30, 2009.
📜 This document’s life story (1 recorded event, 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 #1976: DNBS.(PD).CC.No.136/03.10.001/2008-09 — "Framework for Addressing the Liquidity Constraints of NBFCs" dated February 18, 2009”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2008-09/388 · issued 18 Feb 2009. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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BankPulse Compliance Evidence Pack — generated 05 Aug 2026 · status cross-checked against RBI’s official withdrawal register (refreshed weekly). Official RBI source: https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=4845&Mode=0 — Plain-English summary by BankPulse (bankpulse.ai), reviewed by our expert reviewer, CA Amit Jain. Independent platform, not affiliated with the Reserve Bank of India; is our own plain-English paraphrase, not RBI’s original wording.
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