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CRR Cut for Urban Co-op Banks: 25 bps Reduction

Current · Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2012-13/271 · issued 30 Oct 2012 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI reduced CRR for Scheduled Urban Co-operative Banks by 25 bps to 4.25% of NDTL, effective November 3, 2012. This frees up liquidity for these banks, easing their reserve requirements.
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How it plays out — a real example

A co-operative bank branch officer in Indore, Mr. Kumar, is happy to learn that the CRR has been reduced. This means his bank can now lend more money to customers like Mrs. Rao, who wants to buy gold for her daughter's wedding. With more funds available, Mr. Kumar can approve Mrs. Rao's loan application, helping her achieve her financial goal.

What changed

The Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Scheduled Urban Co-operative Banks was reduced from 4.50% to 4.25% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL). The change takes effect from the fortnight starting November 3, 2012, as per RBI notification UBD.BPD.(SCB).No.3/12.03.000/2012-13.

What it means for you

This 25 bps CRR cut releases additional funds for urban co-operative banks, improving their liquidity position. Banks can now deploy more resources for lending or other operations, potentially boosting credit flow in the urban co-operative sector.

What you must do

Who it affects

All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Treasury and compliance teams at UCBs

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What is the new CRR rate for Urban Co-operative Banks?

The new CRR rate is 4.25% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL), effective from the fortnight beginning November 3, 2012.

When does this CRR change take effect?

It takes effect from the fortnight starting November 3, 2012.

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RBI’s words: “in partial modification of the earlier notification UBD.BPD.(SCB).No.3/12.03.000/2012-13 dated October 30, 2012”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2012-13/271 UBD.BPD. (SCB). CIR.No.2/12.03.000/2012-13 October 30, 2012 The Chief Executive Officers of All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks Madam/Dear Sir, Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 – Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Please refer to our Circular UBD (SCB).Cir.No.1/12.03.000/2012-13 dated September 17, 2012 on the captioned subject. 2. As set out in the Reserve Bank's Press Release 2012-2013/ 713 dated October 30, 2012 , it has been decided to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) of Scheduled Urban Co-operative Banks by 25 basis points from 4.50 per cent to 4.25 per cent of their Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) with effect from the fortnight beginning November 03, 2012. 3. A copy of the relative notification UBD.BPD.(SCB).No. 3 /12.03.000/2012-13 dated October 30, 2012 is enclosed . 4. Please acknowledge receipt. Yours faithfully, (A.Udgata) Chief General Manager-in-Charge Encl: 1 UBD.BPD.(SCB). No. 3 /12.03.000/2012-13 October 30, 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 UBD.BPD(SCB).DIR.No. 2 /12.03.000/2012-13 dated September 17, 2012 the Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies that the average Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) required to be maintained by every Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Bank shall be 4.25 per cent of its net demand and time liabilities, from the fortnight beginning November 3, 2012. (S. Karuppasamy) Executive Director
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Worked example & action-note template

Example: if you are a Compliance officer at a bank this circular applies to (All Scheduled Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks, Treasury and compliance teams at UCBs), your first concrete step on “CRR Cut for Urban Co-op Banks: 25 bps Reduction” is: “Update your CRR maintenance calculations to 4.25% of NDTL from November 3, 2012.” (RBI issued this 30 Oct 2012).

  1. Circular: RBI/2012-13/271 -- CRR Cut for Urban Co-op Banks: 25 bps Reduction
  2. Issued: 30 Oct 2012
  3. Action required: Update your CRR maintenance calculations to 4.25% of NDTL from November 3, 2012.
  4. Action required: Ensure compliance with the revised CRR for the fortnight beginning November 3, 2012.
  5. Action required: Acknowledge receipt of this circular to your regional RBI office.
  6. Owner: ____________ Target date: ____________
  7. Board/committee approval needed? Y / N
  8. Evidence filed in compliance register on: ____________
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