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Interest Subvention on Rupee Export Credit Extended for FY 2012-13

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/608 · issued 19 Jun 2012 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI extends 2% interest subvention on rupee export credit for eight sectors from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. Banks must reduce lending rates by the subvention amount, subject to a 7% floor, and pass full benefit to eligible exporters.

What changed

The Government of India extended the 2% interest subvention scheme on rupee export credit for another year, from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013, covering the same eight sectors as before. Banks are now required to apply the subvention under the Base Rate system with a floor rate of 7%, and must submit quarterly claims with an external auditor's certificate.

What it means for you

Banks must adjust their lending rates for eligible export credit to reflect the 2% subvention, ensuring exporters pay no more than the Base Rate minus 2%, subject to a 7% floor. This reduces the cost of export finance for sectors like handicrafts, carpets, and SMEs, potentially boosting export activity. Lenders need to set up processes for quarterly claim submissions and auditor certifications to get reimbursed.

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 scheduled commercial banks (excluding RRBs) offering rupee export credit, Exporters in handicrafts, carpets, handlooms, SMEs, readymade garments, processed agriculture products, sport goods, and toys

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What is the floor rate for export credit after applying the subvention?

The floor rate is 7% per annum, meaning banks cannot reduce the interest rate below 7% even after applying the 2% subvention.

How do banks claim the subvention from RBI?

Banks must submit quarterly claims in the specified format to RBI's Central Office within one month of quarter-end, along with an external auditor's certificate verifying the claim.

Which sectors are covered under this subvention scheme?

The eight sectors are handicrafts, carpets, handlooms, SMEs (as defined in the annex), readymade garments, processed agriculture products, sport goods, and toys.

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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 #1330: DBOD.Dir.(Exp).BC.No.112/04.02.001/2011-12 — "Rupee Export Credit Interest Rates" dated June 19, 2012”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2011-12/608 DBOD.Dir.(Exp).BC.No.112/04.02.001/2011-12  June 19, 2012 All Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs) Dear Sir / Madam, Rupee Export Credit Interest Rates Please refer to our circular DBOD.Dir.(Exp).BC.No.38/04.02.001/2011-12 dated October 11, 2011 extending the scheme of interest subvention of 2% from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 on pre and post shipment rupee export credit for certain employment oriented export sectors. 2. In this connection, the Government of India has decided to extend interest subvention of 2% on rupee export credit with effect from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 on the same terms and conditions to the following sectors : i. Handicrafts ii. Carpet iii. Handlooms iv. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) (as defined in Annex ) v. Readymade Garments vi. Processed Agriculture Products vii. Sport Goods viii. Toys 3. Accordingly, banks may reduce the interest rate chargeable to the exporters as per Base Rate system in the above mentioned sectors eligible for export credit subvention by the amount of subvention available subject to a floor rate of 7%. Banks may ensure to pass on the benefit of 2% interest subvention completely to the eligible exporters. 4. A directive No. DBOD.Dir.(Exp).BC.No.111 /04.02.001/2011-12 dated June 19, 2012 issued in this regard is enclosed. 5. The procedure for claiming subvention is as follows : i) The amount of subvention would be reimbursed on the basis of claim submitted as at the end of respective quarters in the format enclosed . ii) The amount of subvention will be calculated on the amount of export credit from the date of disbursement a.    up to the date of repayment; or b.    up to the date beyond which the outstanding export credit becomes overdue. iii) The claims should be accompanied by an External Auditor's Certificate certifying that the claims for subvention of Rs…………….for the respective quarter is true and correct. Settlement of the claim will be done only on receipt of this certificate. iv) Claims may be submitted in the enclosed format to the Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Banking Operations and Development, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, 13th floor, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort, Mumbai – 400001, within one month from the end of the respective quarters. v) In case no interest subvention is paid for any quarter/s, a NIL statement may be submitted. Yours faithfully, (Deepak Singhal) Chief General Manager-in-Charge Format Rupee Export Credit for the period from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/608 · issued 19 Jun 2012. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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