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NBFC Auditor Certificate Deadline Extended to Dec 30

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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

Who it affects

All Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs), Statutory auditors of NBFCs, RBI's Department of Non-Banking Supervision

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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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
RBI’s words: “Official withdrawal register entry #1807: Notification No.DNBS.(PD).209/CGM.(ANR)-2009 — "Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 200”
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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
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/187 · issued FY 2009-10. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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