CRR Cut for Scheduled StCBs: 250 bps Reduction to 6.50%
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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2008-2009/231 · issued 15 Oct 2008 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI slashed CRR for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks by 250 bps to 6.50% of NDTL, effective from the fortnight starting October 11, 2008. This follows a 150 bps cut on October 10, 2008, aimed at easing liquidity pressures.
What changed
The CRR for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks was reduced by an additional 100 basis points, bringing the total reduction to 250 bps from 9.00% to 6.50% of NDTL. The new rate applies from the fortnight beginning October 11, 2008, superseding the earlier notification of October 10, 2008.
What it means for you
This sharp CRR cut injects significant liquidity into Scheduled StCBs, freeing up funds for lending and easing tight cash conditions. For banks, it lowers the cost of maintaining reserves and supports credit flow to priority sectors, but may pressure deposit rates as liquidity expands.
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 CRR maintenance at 6.50% of NDTL for the current fortnight starting October 11, 2008.
Adjust liquidity management strategies to deploy freed-up funds effectively.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective Regional Office.
Monitor evolving RBI guidance for further liquidity measures.
Who it affects
Scheduled State Co-operative Banks, Treasury and ALM teams at StCBs, RBI Regional Offices overseeing StCB compliance
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Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-19 11:53 IST
repealed_by — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
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What is the new CRR rate for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks?
The CRR is reduced to 6.50% of net demand and time liabilities, effective from the fortnight beginning October 11, 2008.
How does this differ from the previous CRR cut?
This is an additional 100 bps reduction on top of the 150 bps cut announced on October 10, 2008, making a total reduction of 250 bps from 9.00% to 6.50%.
Which banks are covered by this notification?
All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks are required to maintain the reduced CRR as per Section 42(1) of the RBI Act, 1934.
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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 #2068: RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.47/07.02.01/2008-09 — "Notification on Maintenance of CRR" dated October 15, 2008”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2008-2009/231
RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 48/07.02.01/2008-09
October 15, 2008
All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks
Dear Sir,
Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Maintenance of CRR
Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.43/07.02.01/2008-09 dated October 10, 2008 on the captioned subject, advising reduction in Cash Reserve Ration (CRR) by 150 basis points from 9.00 per cent to 7.50 per cent of net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) with effect from October 11, 2008.
2. On a review of the evolving liquidity situation, and as set out in the RBI Press Release 2008-2009/500 of date, it has been decided to further reduce the CRR for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks by 100 basis points from 7.50 per cent to 6.50 per cent of their NDTL with effect from the current reporting fortnight that began on October 11, 2008.
3. A copy of the relative notification RPCD.CO.RF.BC.NO.47/07.02.01/2008-09 dated October 15, 2008 is enclosed.
4. Please acknowledge receipt to our Regional Office concerned.
Yours faithfully,
( G. Srinivasan )
Chief General Manager-in-Charge
RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No. 47/07.02.01/2008-09
October 15, 2008
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of Section 42 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and in supersession of the earlier notification RPCD.CO.RF.BC.No.42/07.02.01/2008-09 dated October 10, 2008, the Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies that the average Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) required to be maintained by every Scheduled State Co-operative Bank shall be reduced by 250 basis points to 6.50 per cent of its net demand and time liabilities from the fortnight beginning from October 11, 2008.
( Anand Sinha )
Executive Director
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