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RBI mandates SC/RCs to hold 5% stake in SRs till full redemption

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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

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

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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 by RBI/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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