RBI mandates SC/RCs to hold 5% stake in SRs till full redemption
No longer current — withdrawn, no replacement on file yet
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-2010/414 · issued 21 Apr 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI now requires Securitisation/Reconstruction Companies to invest and continuously hold at least 5% of each class of Security Receipts under every scheme until all SRs are redeemed, preventing early exit by SC/RCs.
What changed
Previously, SC/RCs only needed to invest a minimum 5% in SRs at issuance, with a six-month window to comply. Many redeemed their senior SRs early, leaving other investors exposed. The new rule mandates that SC/RCs hold a minimum 5% stake in each class of SRs on an ongoing basis until all SRs under that scheme are fully redeemed.
What it means for you
SC/RCs can no longer exit their investment in SRs before other Qualified Institutional Buyers are paid out. This aligns the interests of SC/RCs with other investors and ensures they retain skin in the game throughout the life of the scheme. Banks and lenders investing in SRs gain additional comfort that the originator remains committed.
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
Review all existing SR schemes to ensure SC/RCs hold at least 5% in each class of outstanding SRs.
Update internal compliance checklists to monitor ongoing 5% holding requirement for SC/RCs.
Advise SC/RC clients to adjust their investment portfolios to comply with the new continuous holding rule.
Incorporate this requirement into new securitisation agreements and trust deeds.
Who it affects
Securitisation Companies (SCs), Reconstruction Companies (RCs), Qualified Institutional Buyers investing in SRs, Banks and lenders dealing with SC/RCs
❓ Common questions
Regulatory timeline
Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-19 06:40 IST
repealed_by — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
Status change: withdrawn03 Aug 2026, 04:00 IST
Built from our lineage records — each fact carries its provenance; missing history simply is not shown (never guessed).
Does this rule apply to existing SR schemes issued before April 21, 2010?
Yes, the notification applies with immediate effect. SC/RCs must ensure they hold the minimum 5% stake in each class of outstanding SRs under all existing schemes until full redemption.
What happens if an SC/RC fails to maintain the 5% holding continuously?
Non-compliance could lead to regulatory action by RBI, including penalties or restrictions on operations. The rule is designed to enforce ongoing skin-in-the-game.
Does the 5% requirement apply to each class of SRs separately?
Yes, the SC/RC must hold at least 5% of each class of SRs issued under a scheme, not just the overall scheme amount.
📜 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 #1725: Notification No.DNBS.PD.(SC/RC).9/CGM(ASR)-2010 — "The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003" d”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2009-2010/414
DNBS (PD) CC. No.19/SCRC/26.03.001/2009-2010
April 21, 2010
All registered Securitisation Companies/Reconstruction Companies
Dear Sirs,
The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve
Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003 – Amendments.
Please refer to paragraph 113 and 114 of the Monetary Policy Statement for the year 2010-11 dated April 20, 2010 ( Extract enclosed ).
2. In terms of paragraph 5(v) of the Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003 (hereinafter referred to as Directions), Securitisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies(SC/RCs) registered with the Bank are required to invest in the Security Receipts (SRs) issued by the trust set up for the purpose of securitisation, an amount not less than 5% under each scheme. It was further advised that Securitisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies which have already issued the SRs shall achieve minimum subscription of not less than 5% under each scheme within a period of six months from the date of notification.
3. It has been observed that the SC/RCs generally make investment in senior class of SRs and have redeemed their investment in SRs on priority basis even though SRs subscribed to by other Qualified Institutional Buyers are yet to be redeemed. In order to ensure the minimum stake of the SC/RCs in the outstanding SRs on an ongoing basis, it is advised that all the SC/RCs registered with the Bank should henceforth invest in and continue to hold minimum 5% stake of the outstanding amount of the SRs issued by the SC/RC under each scheme and each class till the redemption of all the SRs issued under particular scheme.
3. A copy of the amending Notification No. DNBS.PD(SC/RC). 9 /CGM (ASR) - 2010 dated April 21, 2010 is enclosed.
Yours faithfully,
(A. S. Rao)
Chief General Manager-in-Charge
Reserve Bank of India
Department of Non-Banking Supervision
Central Office, Centre No 1
World Trade Centre
Mumbai 400 005
Notification No. DNBS.PD(SC/RC). 9 /CGM (ASR) - 2010 dated April, 21,2010.
The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003
The Reserve Bank of India, having considered it necessary in the public interest, and being satisfied that, for the purpose of enabling the Reserve Bank to regulate the financial system to the advantage of the country and to prevent the affairs of any Securitisation Company or Reconstruction Company from being conducted in a manner detrimental to the interest of investors or in any manner prejudicial to the interest of such Securitisation Company or Reconstruction Company, it is necessary to amend ‘The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003’ , in exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 3,9,10 and 12 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (54 of 2002) and of all the powers enabling it in this behalf, hereby directs that the directions contained in Notification No. DNBS 2/CGM(CSM) -2003 dated April 23, 2003, hereinafter referred to as the Directions, shall stand amended with immediate effect as follows, namely -
1. In Paragraph 5 of the Directions, after subparagraph (v), the following subparagraph (vi) shall be inserted.
" (vi) the Securitisation Company or Reconstruction Company shall continue to hold a minimum of 5% of the Security Receipts of each class issued by the SC/RC under each scheme on an ongoing basis till the redemption of all the Security Receipts issued under such scheme
(A.S Rao)
Chief General Manager In-Charge
Extract of the para 113 and 114 of the Monetary Policy Statement 2010-11
Securitisation Companies/Reconstruction Companies set up under the SARFAESI Act, 2002: Changes in Regulations
113. The guidelines and instructions issued to the Securitisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies (SCs/RCs) have been reviewed by the Reserve Bank in consultation with these companies. Accordingly, it is proposed to make the following modifications to the guidelines:
It will be mandatory for SCs/RCs to invest an amount not less than 5 per cent of each class of SRs issued under a particular scheme and continue to hold the investments till the time all the SRs issued under that class are redeemed completely. 114. Detailed guidelines will be issued by April 30, 2010.
Related Notification
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2009-2010/414 · issued 21 Apr 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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