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CRR Cut for StCBs/RRBs: 75 bps Reduction to 4.75%

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/438 · issued 12 Mar 2012 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI slashed CRR for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks and Regional Rural Banks by 75 bps from 5.50% to 4.75% of NDTL, effective fortnight starting March 10, 2012, to ease liquidity conditions.

What changed

The Cash Reserve Ratio for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks and Regional Rural Banks was reduced by 75 basis points, from 5.50% to 4.75% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities. This change takes effect from the fortnight beginning March 10, 2012, superseding the earlier CRR requirement set in January 2012.

What it means for you

This CRR cut releases additional funds for StCBs and RRBs, improving their liquidity position and potentially enabling more lending. Banks can now deploy the freed-up resources for credit expansion or investment, supporting rural and cooperative banking operations.

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

Scheduled State Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks

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What is the new CRR rate for StCBs and RRBs?

The new CRR rate is 4.75% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities, reduced from 5.50%.

When does this CRR reduction take effect?

It is effective from the fortnight beginning March 10, 2012.

Why did RBI reduce the CRR for these banks?

The reduction was based on a review of current and evolving liquidity conditions, as mentioned in RBI's press release dated March 9, 2012.

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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)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 #1367: RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.64/03.05.33/2011-12 — "Maintenance of CRR" dated March 12, 2012”
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RBI/2011-12/438 RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.65/03.05.33/2011-12 March 12, 2012 All Scheduled State Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Maintenance of CRR Please refer to our Circular RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.56/07.02.01/2011-12 dated January 25, 2012 , on the captioned subject. 2.  On review of the current and evolving liquidity conditions as set out in the Reserve Bank's Press Release 2011-2012/1441 dated March 9, 2012 , it has been decided to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of Scheduled State Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural Banks, by 75 basis points, from 5.50 per cent to 4.75 per cent, of their Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) with effect from the fortnight beginning March 10, 2012. 3. A copy of the relative notification RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.64/ 03.05.33/2011-12 dated March 12, 2012, is enclosed . 4. Please acknowledge receipt to our Regional Office concerned. Yours faithfully, (C.D.Srinivasan) Chief General Manager Encl: one RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.64/03.05.33/2011-12 March 12, 2012 NOTIFICATION In exercise of the powers conferred under the sub-section (1) of Section 42 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and in partial modification of the earlier notification RPCD.CO.RCB.BC.No.55/07.02.01/2011-12 dated January 25, 2012 , the Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies that the average Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) required to be maintained by every Scheduled State Co-operative Bank / Regional Rural Bank  shall be 4.75 per cent of its net demand and time liabilities from the fortnight beginning March 10, 2012. (V.K.Sharma) Executive Director
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