Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2008-09/451 · issued 24 Apr 2009 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI has allowed SCs/RCs an additional two years to redeem security receipts that have already completed the original five-year resolution period, as an interim measure under the 2009-10 Monetary Policy.
The rule, in the simplest words
SCs/RCs can now take an extra two years to redeem security receipts (SRs) that have already passed the original five‑year limit.
This extra time is a temporary (interim) relief granted under the 2009‑10 Monetary Policy.
Banks holding those SRs will have to wait longer before seeing losses, so they must adjust their provisioning (setting aside money for possible losses) and capital planning.
The original five‑year rule still applies to all other SRs that have not yet reached five years.
How it plays out — a real example
A gold‑loan officer in Indore, named Ramesh, sees that a securitisation company has a security receipt that has been outstanding for six years. He tells the bank that RBI has allowed a two‑year extension, so the bank can delay provisioning for that receipt until 2028. Ramesh updates the bank’s recovery plan accordingly.
What changed
Previously, SCs/RCs had to realize financial assets within five years of acquisition per the 2003 guidelines. Now, for SRs that have already crossed that five-year mark, RBI grants a two-year extension as an interim relief.
What it means for you
This gives asset reconstruction companies more breathing room to resolve stressed assets without immediate redemption pressure. For banks holding these SRs, it delays potential losses but also extends the recovery timeline, impacting provisioning and capital planning.
What you must do
Review your portfolio of SRs that have completed five years and assess the impact of the two-year extension on recovery timelines.
Update internal provisioning models to reflect the extended resolution period for affected SRs.
Engage with SCs/RCs to understand their revised resolution plans under the extended timeline.
Monitor RBI's final policy on this matter, as this is an interim measure and may be revised.
Who it affects
All registered Securitisation Companies (SCs), All registered Reconstruction Companies (RCs), Banks and financial institutions holding security receipts
❓ Common questions
Does this extension apply to all SRs or only those issued after a certain date?
The extension applies only to SRs issued by SCs/RCs that have already completed five years from the date of asset acquisition. Other SRs continue to follow the original five-year timeline.
Is this a permanent change to the guidelines?
No, this is an interim measure announced in the Annual Monetary Policy Statement 2009-10. The final policy on extending the time frame is still under examination.
What happens if an SC/RC still cannot realize the asset within the extended two years?
The circular does not address that scenario. Banks should await further RBI guidance or engage with SCs/RCs for alternative resolution strategies.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
Please refer to paragraph 168 of the Annual Monetary Policy Statement 2009-10. ( extract enclosed )
2. In terms of paragraph 7(6)(ii) of “The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003” dated April 23, 2003 (herein after called guidelines) it has been prescribed that the plan of realisation for reconstruction of assets shall not exceed five years from the date of acquisition of asset. Certain Securitisation Companies/Reconstruction Companies (SC/RCs) which had not been able to realize the financial asset acquired within the given time frame, represented to the Bank seeking extension in time frame for resolution of financial assets,
3. Taking into account the representations received, as an interim measure, the Bank has accorded permission to give an extension of two more years for realisation of the assets in respect of the security receipts (SRs) issued by SCs/RCs which have completed five years.
4. The provisions of extant guidelines as per paragraph 7(6)(ii) of the guidelines would apply to all other SRs issued by the SC/RCs.
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2008-09/451 · issued 24 Apr 2009. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Update internal provisioning models to reflect the extended resolution period for affected SRs.
📜 Compliance
Review your portfolio of SRs that have completed five years and assess the impact of the two-year extension on recovery timelines.
Engage with SCs/RCs to understand their revised resolution plans under the extended timeline.
Monitor RBI's final policy on this matter, as this is an interim measure and may be revised.
Grouped from the action items above — a single circular may involve more than one team.
Worked example & action-note template
Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All registered Securitisation Companies (SCs), All registered Reconstruction Companies (RCs), Banks and financial institutions holding security receipts), your first concrete step on “RBI Extends SR Redemption Timeline by 2 Years” is: “Review your portfolio of SRs that have completed five years and assess the impact of the two-year extension on recovery timelines.” (RBI issued this 24 Apr 2009).
Circular: RBI/2008-09/451 -- RBI Extends SR Redemption Timeline by 2 Years
Issued: 24 Apr 2009
Action required: Review your portfolio of SRs that have completed five years and assess the impact of the two-year extension on recovery timelines.
Action required: Update internal provisioning models to reflect the extended resolution period for affected SRs.
Action required: Engage with SCs/RCs to understand their revised resolution plans under the extended timeline.
Action required: Monitor RBI's final policy on this matter, as this is an interim measure and may be revised.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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💬 Banker Discussion
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