NBFC Auditor Certificate Deadline Extended to Dec 30
No longer current — withdrawn, no replacement on file yet
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/187 · issued FY 2009-10 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI has extended the deadline for NBFCs to submit the statutory auditor certificate from June 30 to December 30 of the financial year, or within one month of finalizing the balance sheet, whichever is earlier.
What changed
Previously, NBFCs had to submit the statutory auditor certificate by June 30 each year. Now, the certificate must be submitted within one month of finalizing the balance sheet, but no later than December 30 of that year.
What it means for you
This gives NBFCs more flexibility in timing their auditor certificate submission, aligning it with their balance sheet finalization schedule. Banks and lenders dealing with NBFCs should note the extended window for compliance verification.
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 internal compliance calendars to reflect the new December 30 deadline for NBFC auditor certificates.
Advise NBFC clients to submit certificates within one month of balance sheet finalization, ensuring it's before December 30.
Review existing NBFC agreements to ensure compliance with the revised submission timeline.
Who it affects
All Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Statutory auditors of NBFCs, RBI's Department of Non-Banking Supervision
❓ Common questions
Regulatory timeline
Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-19 08:31 IST
repealed_by — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
Status change: withdrawn03 Aug 2026, 04:00 IST
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What is the new deadline for submitting the statutory auditor certificate?
The certificate must be submitted within one month from the date of finalization of the balance sheet, but in any case not later than December 30 of that financial year.
Does this apply to both deposit-accepting and non-deposit accepting NBFCs?
Yes, the amendment applies to both categories under the respective Prudential Norms Directions, 2007.
What happens if the certificate is submitted after December 30?
The circular does not specify penalties, but NBFCs must ensure compliance by December 30 to avoid potential regulatory action.
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Repealed byRBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
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RBI/2009-10/187
DNBS (PD) CC. No. 162/03.05.002/2009-2010
October 22 , 2009
All Non-Banking Finance Companies
Dear Sir
Submission of certificate from Statutory Auditor to the Bank
In terms of Para No. 15 of Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007 and Non-Banking Financial (Non-Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007, every non-banking financial company has to submit a Certificate from its Statutory Auditor that it is engaged in the business of non-banking financial institution requiring it to hold a Certificate of Registration under Section 45-IA of the RBI Act. A certificate from the Statutory Auditor in this regard with reference to the position of the company as at end of the financial year ended March 31 has to be submitted to the Regional Office of the Department of Non-Banking Supervision under whose jurisdiction the non-banking financial company is registered, latest by June 30, every year.
2. It has been decided that the NBFCs may submit the certificate within one month from the date of finalization of the balance sheet and in any case not later than December 30th of that year.
3. Notifications No. 209 amending Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions,2007 and No. 210 amending Non-Banking Financial (Non- Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007 issued as on date are enclosed for meticulous compliance.
Yours sincerely
(A. Narayana Rao)
Chief General Manager-In-Charge
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF NON-BANKING SUPERVISION
CENTRAL OFFICE
CENTRE I, WORLD TRADE CENTRE,
CUFFE PARADE, COLABA,
MUMBAI 400 005.
Notification No. DNBS. (PD) 209 / CGM(ANR)-2009 dated October 22, 2009
The Reserve Bank of India, having considered it necessary in public interest and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Bank to regulate the credit system to the advantage of the country, it is necessary to amend the Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007 contained in Notification No. DNBS. 192/DG(VL)-2007 dated February 22, 2007 in exercise of the powers conferred by section 45JA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934) and of all the powers enabling it in this behalf, hereby directs that the said directions shall be amended with immediate effect as follows, namely -
In paragraph 15, the words "latest by June 30, every year." will be substituted by the following:
“within one month from the date of finalization of the balance sheet and in any case not later than December 30th of that year."
(A. Narayana Rao)
Chief General Manager-In-Charge
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
DEPARTMENT OF NON-BANKING SUPERVISION
CENTRAL OFFICE
CENTRE 1, WORLD TRADE CENTRE
CUFFE PARADE, COLABA
MUMBAI - 400 005
Notification No. DNBS (PD). 210/CGM (ANR)-2009 dated October 22, 2009
The Reserve Bank of India, having considered it necessary in public interest and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Bank to regulate the credit system to the advantage of the country, it is necessary to amend the Non-Banking Financial (Non- Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007 contained in Notification No. DNBS. 193/DG(VL)-2007 dated February 22, 2007 in exercise of the powers conferred by section 45JA of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (2 of 1934) and of all the powers enabling it in this behalf, hereby directs that the said directions shall be amended with immediate effect as follows, namely -
In paragraph 15, the words "latest by June 30, every year" will be substituted by the following:
“within one month from the date of finalization of the balance sheet and in any case not later than December 30th of that year." (A. Narayana Rao)
Chief General Manager In-Charge
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