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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-10/201 · issued 29 Oct 2009 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI raised the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) for Regional Rural Banks to 25% of NDTL, effective fortnight starting November 7, 2009, as announced in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2009-10.
What changed
The SLR requirement for RRBs was increased from the previous level to 25% of their net demand and time liabilities. This change takes effect from the fortnight beginning November 7, 2009, superseding the earlier notification of November 3, 2008.
What it means for you
RRBs must now hold a higher proportion of their deposits in approved securities, reducing lendable resources. This aligns RRBs with the broader monetary tightening stance and may compress their net interest margins as they adjust asset portfolios.
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
Recalibrate your investment portfolio to ensure SLR compliance at 25% of NDTL from the fortnight starting November 7, 2009.
Review your NDTL calculations as on the last Friday of the second preceding fortnight to determine the exact SLR requirement.
Communicate the revised SLR mandate to your treasury and compliance teams immediately.
Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your respective RBI Regional Office.
Who it affects
All Regional Rural Banks, Treasury departments of RRBs, Compliance teams of RRBs
❓ Common questions
Regulatory timeline
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repealed_by — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
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What is the new SLR percentage for RRBs?
The SLR for RRBs has been increased to 25% of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL), effective from the fortnight beginning November 7, 2009.
Which circular does this notification modify?
This notification partially modifies the earlier notification RPCD.CO.RRB.No.4881/03.05.28(B)/2008-09 dated November 3, 2008.
How should RRBs calculate the required SLR amount?
The SLR amount must be at least 25% of the total NDTL in India as on the last Friday of the second preceding fortnight, maintained at the close of business each day.
📜 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 #1797: RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.38/03.05.28(B)/2009-10 — "Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 - Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - RRBs" dated Octo”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-10/201
RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.38 /03.05.28(B)/2009-10
October 29, 2009
The Chairman
All Regional Rural Banks
Dear Sir,
Section 24 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949
Maintenance of Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) - RRBs
Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB. BC.58/03.05.28 (B)/2008-09 dated November 3, 2008 on the captioned subject.
2. As announced in the Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2009-10 released on October 27, 2009 , it has been decided to increase the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) for Regional Rural Banks to 25 per cent of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) with effect from the fortnight beginning November 7, 2009.
3. A copy of the relative notification RPCD.CO RRB No.37 /03.05.28 (B) / 2009-10 dated October 29, 2009 is enclosed .
4. Please acknowledge receipt to our Regional Office concerned.
Yours faithfully
(R.C.Sarangi)
Chief General Manager
Encl: As above
Ref.RPCD.CO.RRB.NO.37 /03.05.28(B)/2009-10
October 29, 2009
NOTIFICATION
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2A) of Section 24 of Banking Regulation Act, 1949(10 of 1949) as amended from time to time and, in partial modification of Notification RPCD.CO.RRBNo.4881/ 03.05.28 (B)/2008-09 dated November 03, 2008, the Reserve Bank of India hereby specifies that with effect from the fortnight beginning November 7, 2009, every Regional Rural Bank shall maintain in India assets as detailed in the Notification RPCD.CO.RRB.No.35 /03.05.28(B)/ 2009-10 dated October 29, 2009, the value of which shall not at the close of business of any day be less than 25 per cent of the total net demand and time liabilities in India as on the last Friday of the second preceding fortnight.
(V.K.Sharma)
Executive Director
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