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Interest Subvention on Rupee Export Credit Extended for UCBs

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/619 · issued 26 Jun 2012 · ~2 min read
Quick answerRBI extends 2% interest subvention on rupee export credit for specified sectors from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. UCBs with AD Category I licence must charge 2% below normal rates and submit quarterly claims with auditor certificates.

What changed

The Government of India extended the 2% interest subvention on rupee export credit for specified sectors for another year, from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. This replaces the earlier subvention that was valid only until March 31, 2012. The eligible sectors remain unchanged: handicrafts, carpets, handlooms, SMEs, readymade garments, processed agriculture products, sport goods, and toys.

What it means for you

Urban co-operative banks with AD Category I licences must continue offering export credit at 2% below their normal lending rates to eligible sectors. They can claim reimbursement from RBI on a quarterly basis, but must ensure claims are backed by external auditor certificates. This impacts their net interest margins on these loans, but provides a competitive edge for exporters.

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 Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks holding AD Category I licence, Exporters in specified sectors: handicrafts, carpets, handlooms, SMEs, readymade garments, processed agriculture products, sport goods, toys

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What is the subvention rate and period?

The subvention is 2% per annum on rupee export credit, applicable from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.

How do we claim reimbursement?

Submit quarterly claims to RBI's Urban Banks Department at the Central Office in Mumbai, using the format in Annex II, along with an external auditor's certificate.

Which sectors are eligible?

Handicrafts, carpets, handlooms, SMEs (as defined in Annex I), readymade garments, processed agriculture products, sport goods, and toys.

📜 This document’s life story (2 recorded events, each backed by RBI’s own words)
Extended by Interest Subvention on Rupee Export Credit for UCBs
RBI’s words: “extending the interest subvention on rupee export credit on specified export sectors till March 31, 2013”
Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
RBI’s words: “Official withdrawal register entry #1327: UBD.BPD.(AD).Cir No.8/13.05.000/2011-12 — "Interest Rates on Rupee Export Credit - UCBs" dated June 26, 2012”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2011-12/619 UBD.BPD.(AD) Cir No. 8/13.05.000/2011-12 June 26, 2012 The Chief Executive Officer Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (holding AD Category I licence) Madam/Dear Sir, Interest Rates on Rupee Export Credit -UCBs Please refer to circular UBD.BPD.(AD) Cir.No. 3/13.05.000/2011-12 dated November 3, 2011 extending the interest subvention on rupee export credit on specified export sectors till March 31, 2012. 2. Government of India has decided to extend interest subvention of 2% on rupee export credit on specified export sectors from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013. Accordingly, the interest subvention on pre-shipment and post-shipment rupee export credit is extended from April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 on the same terms and conditions as mentioned in our circular dated November 3, 2011 for the following sectors. Handicrafts Carpets Handlooms Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) (as defined in Annex I ) Readymade Garments Processed Agriculture Products Sport Goods Toys 3. A Directive UBD.BPD.Dir(Exp). No. 4/13.05.000/2011-12 dated June 21, 2012 issued in this regard is enclosed . 4. Claims for reimbursement of subvention amount may be submitted to the Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Urban Banks Department, Reserve Bank of India, Central Office, Garment House, Worli, Mumbai 400 018 on a quarterly basis starting from quarter ended June 30, 2012 in the format as per Annex II . The amount of subvention will be calculated on the outstanding amount of rupee export credit from the date of disbursement up to the date of repayment or up to the date on which the outstanding export credit becomes overdue, whichever is earlier. The claims should be accompanied by an External Auditor's Certificate certifying that the claim for subvention of Rs.  ………..  for the period ……………(specify the quarter) is true and correct. Settlement of the claim will be done on receipt of this certificate. Yours faithfully (A. Udgata) Chief General Manager-in-Charge Encl: as above Annex -I Definition of SME Enterprises engaged in the manufacture or production, processing or preservation of goods as specified below: (i) A micro enterprise is an enterprise where investment in plant and machinery (original cost excluding land and building and the items specified by the Ministry of Small Scale Industries vide its notification No. S.O.1722 (E) dated October 5, 2006) does not exceed Rs. 25 lakh; (ii) A small enterprise is an enterprise where the investment in plant and machinery (original cost excluding land and building and the items specified by the Ministry of Small Scale Industries vide its notification No. S.O.1722 (E) dated October 5, 2006) is more than Rs. 25 lakh but does not exceed Rs. 5 crore; and (iii) A medium enterprise is an enterprise where the investment in plant and machinery (original cost excluding land and building and the items specified by the Ministry of Small Scale Industries vide its notification No. S.O.1722 (E) dated October 5, 2006) is more than Rs. 5 crore but does not exceed Rs. 10 crore. Annex II Rupee Export Credit for the period from ________ to _________ (to be submitted quarterly starting from quarter ended June 30, 2012) (Pre-shipment Export Credit and Post - shipment Export Credit) (Amount in Rs.)                 Category of Exporters
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2011-12/619 · issued 26 Jun 2012. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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