RBI Permits Repo of G-Sec Already Contracted for Sale
Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/387 · issued 06 Feb 2012 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI now permits repo of government securities on T+0 basis that have already been contracted for sale on T+1 basis, provided adequate SGL/CSGL balances are maintained.
The rule, in the simplest words
Banks and primary dealers can now repo government securities already contracted for sale on T+0 basis.
This is provided that adequate SGL/CSGL balances are maintained to settle both the sale and repo forward leg on the same settlement date.
Market participants must ensure sufficient balances in SGL/CSGL accounts to avoid penal action for settlement failure.
How it plays out — a real example
A treasury officer in Indore, Mr. Kumar, can now use the repo facility to optimize liquidity and collateral more efficiently. He ensures that the SGL/CSGL balances are adequate to settle both the sale and repo forward leg on the same settlement date, thus avoiding any penal action for settlement failure.
What changed
Previously, only sale of G-Sec already contracted for purchase was permitted, and the forward leg of a repo was treated as a purchase contract. Now, RBI has extended the flexibility to repo G-Sec that have already been contracted for sale on T+1 basis, as long as settlement obligations are met.
What it means for you
This circular gives market participants more operational flexibility in managing G-Sec positions by allowing repo transactions on securities already sold forward. Banks and primary dealers can now optimize liquidity and collateral more efficiently, but must ensure sufficient balances in SGL/CSGL accounts to avoid penal action for settlement failure.
What you must do
Update internal treasury and settlement systems to handle repo of G-Sec already contracted for sale.
Ensure adequate SGL/CSGL balances are maintained to settle both the sale and repo forward leg on the same settlement date.
Review and communicate the revised guidelines to dealing and back-office teams to avoid settlement failures.
Monitor compliance with penal provisions outlined in circular IDMD.DOD.17/11.01.01(B)/2010-11 for any settlement defaults.
Who it affects
All market participants dealing in government securities, Banks and primary dealers, Treasury and settlement operations teams
❓ Common questions
Can we repo a G-Sec that we have already sold on T+1 basis?
Yes, RBI now permits repo of such G-Sec on T+0 basis, provided you have adequate SGL/CSGL balances to settle both transactions on the settlement date.
What happens if we fail to settle these transactions?
Any settlement failure will attract penal provisions as per circular IDMD.DOD.17/11.01.01(B)/2010-11 dated July 14, 2010.
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2011-12/387
IDMD.PCD. 19 /14.03.07/2011-12
February 6, 2012
All market participants
Dear Sir/Madam
Transactions in Government Securities
Please refer to circular IDMD.PDRS.5/10.02.01/2003-04 dated March 29, 2004 on the captioned subject.
2. In terms of para 3 and 4 of the aforementioned circular, sale of G-Sec already contracted for purchase is permitted and that the forward leg of a repo transaction is also treated as a ‘purchase’ contract. Accordingly, sale of G-Sec (on T+1 basis) that have been repoed (on T+0 basis) is permitted since the sale and the forward leg of the repo will settle on the same settlement cycle.
3. In this regard, it has now been decided to permit repo of G-Sec (on T+0 basis) that have already been contracted for sale (on T+1 basis). Participants, while undertaking such transactions, shall ensure that adequate balances are available in their SGL/CSGL accounts to ensure settlement of the transactions on the date of settlement. Any failure in settlement would attract the penal provisions as outlined vide circular IDMD.DOD.17/11.01.01(B)/2010-11 dated July 14, 2010 .
4. All other terms and conditions contained in the aforementioned circulars remain unchanged.
Yours faithfully
( K K Vohra )
Chief General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/387 · issued 06 Feb 2012. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
Example: if you are an Operations officer at a bank this circular applies to (All market participants dealing in government securities, Banks and primary dealers, Treasury and settlement operations teams), your first concrete step on “RBI Permits Repo of G-Sec Already Contracted for Sale” is: “Update internal treasury and settlement systems to handle repo of G-Sec already contracted for sale.” (RBI issued this 06 Feb 2012).
Circular: RBI/2011-12/387 -- RBI Permits Repo of G-Sec Already Contracted for Sale
Issued: 06 Feb 2012
Action required: Update internal treasury and settlement systems to handle repo of G-Sec already contracted for sale.
Action required: Ensure adequate SGL/CSGL balances are maintained to settle both the sale and repo forward leg on the same settlement date.
Action required: Review and communicate the revised guidelines to dealing and back-office teams to avoid settlement failures.
Action required: Monitor compliance with penal provisions outlined in circular IDMD.DOD.17/11.01.01(B)/2010-11 for any settlement defaults.
Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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