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Master Circular on NBFC Returns – July 2010

No longer current — replaced by rbi-2023-24-20
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/20 · issued 01 Jul 2010 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI consolidated all NBFC return submission instructions into one master circular effective July 1, 2010. It lists mandatory returns for deposit-taking NBFCs, non-deposit-taking systemically important NBFCs, and others, covering deposits, prudential norms, ALM, and capital adequacy.

What changed

RBI issued a master circular compiling all existing instructions on returns to be submitted by NBFCs (excluding RNBCs) as of June 30, 2010. This circular does not introduce new requirements but consolidates previous circulars into a single reference document.

What it means for you

NBFCs now have a single source for all return submission requirements, reducing confusion and compliance risk. Banks and lenders dealing with NBFCs can use this circular to verify counterparty compliance and reporting timelines.

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 NBFCs excluding RNBCs, Deposit-taking NBFCs (NBFCs-D), Non-deposit-taking systemically important NBFCs (NBFCs-ND-SI), Non-deposit-taking NBFCs with assets between Rs 50 crore and Rs 100 crore, NBFCs with foreign direct investment (FDI)

❓ Common questions

Regulatory timeline

Built from our lineage records — each fact carries its provenance; missing history simply is not shown (never guessed).

What is the due date for the annual NBS-1 return?

The NBS-1 return is due by September 30 each year, based on data as of March 31 (within 6 months of reference date).

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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)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 #1676: DNBS.PD.CC.No.180/03.10.042/2010-11 — "Master Circular - Returns to be submitted by NBFCs" dated July 1, 2010”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/20 DNBS.PD.CC. No.180/03.10.042/2010-11 July 1, 2010 All NBFCs (Excluding RNBCs) Dear Sirs, Master Circular - Returns to be submitted by NBFCs In order to have all current instructions in one place, the Reserve Bank of India has issued master circulars to NBFCs on various subjects. It is advised that instructions on various returns to be submitted by NBFCs issued upto June 30, 2010, have been compiled herein. A consolidated list of all such instructions is enclosed for ready reference. The master circular has also been placed on the RBI web-site ( http://www.rbi.org.in ). Yours sincerely (Uma Subramaniam) Chief General Manager-in-Charge NBFCs are required to submit various returns to RBI w.r.t their deposit  acceptance, prudential norms compliance, ALM etc. Detailed instructions  regarding  submission of returns by NBFCs have been issued through various  company circulars. A list of such returns to be submitted by NBFCs-D, NBFCs-ND-SI and others  is as under: A. Returns to be submitted by deposit taking NBFCs 1. NBS-1 Annual Returns on deposits in First Schedule 1 . 2. NBS-2 Half-yearly return on Prudential Norms is required to be submitted by NBFC accepting public deposits 2 . 3. NBS-3   Quarterly return on Liquid Assets  by  deposit taking NBFC 3 . 4. NBS-4 Monthly return of critical parameters by a rejected company holding public deposits 4 5. NBS-5 Monetary and supervisory return by NBFC having public deposits of Rs.20 core and above 5 . 6. NBS-6   Monthly return on exposure to capital market by  deposit taking NBFC with total assets of Rs 100 crore and above 6 . 7. Half-yearly ALM return by NBFC  holding public deposits of more than Rs.20 crore or asset size of more than Rs. 100 crore 7 . 8. Audited Balance sheet and Auditor’s Report by NBFC accepting public deposits 8 . B. Returns to be submitted by NBFCs-ND-SI 1. NBS-7 An annual statement of capital funds, risk weighted assets, risk asset ratio etc., as at end of March every year for NBFC-ND-SI 9 2. Monthly Return on Important Financial Parameters of NBFCs-ND-SI 10 ALM returns: 3. Statement of short term dynamic liquidity in format ALM  [NBS-ALM1] -Monthly, 4. Statement of structural liquidity in format ALM  [NBS-ALM2] Half Yearly 5. Statement of Interest Rate Sensitivity in format ALM -[NBS-ALM3], Half yearly 11 . C. Quarterly return on important financial parameters of non deposit taking NBFCs having assets of more than Rs, 50 crore and above but less than Rs 100 crore Basic information like name of the company, address. NOF, profit / loss during the last three years has to be submitted quarterly by non-deposit taking NBFCs with asset size between Rs 50 crore and Rs 100 crore 12 . D. Other Returns 1. As at the end of March every year, all NBFCs are required to submit an annual certificate duly certified by the Statutory Auditors that the company is engaged in the business of NBFI requiring it to hold the CoR.  The certificate shall also indicate the asset / income pattern of the NBFC for making it eligible for classification as AFC, Investment Company, or Loan Company 13 . 2. NBFC with FDI has to submit  a half yearly ( half year ending March and September) certificate to the effect that it has complied with the minimum capitalisation norms and that its activities are restricted to the activities prescribed under FEMA 14 . A table showing periodicity and particulars of returns is as per Annex . Reporting dates and Due dates for Returns to be submitted by NBFCs Sr. No
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/20 · issued 01 Jul 2010. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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