NCD Issuance: Single Bank Certificate & Multi-Tranche Rules
No longer current — withdrawn, no replacement on file yet
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2010-11/333 · issued 27 Dec 2010 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI clarifies that NCD issuers with multiple banking relationships need only one bank's certificate on asset quality, with an undertaking that other accounts are standard. Multi-tranche issuances based on a single rating don't need separate auditor certification per tranche.
What changed
RBI clarified that issuers maintaining facilities with multiple banks can obtain the required asset quality certificate from any one bank, provided they give an undertaking that accounts with other banks are standard assets. Additionally, for NCDs issued in multiple tranches under a single valid rating, each tranche need not be separately certified by the auditor; only fresh ratings require a new auditor's certificate.
What it means for you
This reduces compliance burden for issuers with multiple banking relationships by allowing a single certificate instead of one from each bank. For lenders, it streamlines the NCD issuance process, making multi-tranche offerings more efficient. Banks must ensure the undertaking from the issuer is properly documented and verified by the auditor.
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
Update internal NCD issuance procedures to accept a single bank certificate for asset quality when issuer has multiple banking relationships.
Ensure auditors verify that the issuer's undertaking about standard asset status with other banks is on record.
For multi-tranche NCDs under one rating, confirm that separate auditor certification per tranche is not required unless a fresh rating is obtained.
Train compliance teams on the clarified rules for NCD issuance documentation.
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Can an issuer with multiple banks get a certificate from any one bank?
Yes, as per the clarification, the issuer can obtain the certificate from any one bank, provided it gives an undertaking that accounts with other banks are classified as standard assets.
Does each tranche of a multi-tranche NCD need a separate auditor certificate?
No, if the issuance is based on a single valid rating for the consolidated amount, each tranche does not need separate certification. Only a fresh rating for a new issuance requires a new auditor's certificate.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2010-11/333
IDMD.PCD.25 /14.03.03/ 2010-11
December 27, 2010
All Market Participants
Dear Sirs,
Issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs)
A reference is invited to the Issuance of Non-Convertible Debentures (Reserve Bank) (Amendment) Directions, 2010 dated December 06, 2010 issued vide circular IDMD.PCD.24/14.03.03/2010-11 of same date covering the regulation of NCDs of maturity up to one year.
2. In this regard, it is clarified that where the issuer is:
maintaining banking facilities with multiple banks/FIs, the issuer may, in compliance with section 3 (iii) of the said Directions, obtain a certificate from any one of its banks on the quality of the asset and also give an undertaking that its accounts maintained with the other banks/FIs are classified as Standard Assets by the banks/FIs. Accordingly, the auditor verifying the eligibility conditions set forth in the Directions (in terms of section 8.2 of the Directions) must also ensure that such an undertaking is available on record; and
raising funds through issuance of NCDs in multiple tranches based on a single valid rating for the consolidated amount, each tranche need not be separately certified by the auditor (in compliance with section 8.2 of the NCD Directions). However, where the issuer obtains a separate/fresh rating for an issuance, such issuance must be backed by an auditor’s certificate confirming the issuer’s compliance with the eligibility criteria for issuance.
Yours faithfully,
( K K Vohra )
Chief General Manager
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