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CRR Cut for StCBs/RRBs: 25 bps Reduction

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Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2012-13/272 · issued 30 Oct 2012 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI reduced CRR for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks and Regional Rural Banks by 25 bps from 4.50% to 4.25% of NDTL, effective fortnight starting November 3, 2012. This frees up liquidity for these banks.

What changed

RBI lowered the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Scheduled State Co-operative Banks and Regional Rural Banks by 25 basis points, from 4.50% to 4.25% of their Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL). The change takes effect from the fortnight beginning November 3, 2012, as per the notification issued on October 30, 2012.

What it means for you

This CRR reduction releases additional funds for StCBs and RRBs, improving their liquidity position. Banks can deploy these freed resources for lending or other operations, potentially supporting credit growth in rural and co-operative sectors. The move aligns with RBI's broader monetary easing stance.

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 CRR is reduced to 4.25% of NDTL, effective from the fortnight beginning November 3, 2012.

When does this CRR change take effect?

It applies from the fortnight starting November 3, 2012.

Do we need to acknowledge this circular?

Yes, please acknowledge receipt to your respective regional RBI office.

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Repealed by RBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)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 #1211: RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.38/03.05.33/2012-13 — "Notification on Section 42(1) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 - Maintenance of CRR" dated October 30, 2012”
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RBI/2012-13/272 RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.39/03.05.33/2012-13 October 30, 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.RRB.BC.No.28/07.02.01/2012-13 dated September 18, 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 State Co-operative Banks / Regional Rural 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 3, 2012. 3. A copy of the relative notification RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.38/ 03.05.33/2012-13 dated October 30, 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. 38 /03.05.33/2012-13 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 RPCD.CO.RCB.RRB.BC.No.27/07.02.01/2012-13 dated September 18, 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 4.25 per cent of its net demand and time liabilities from the fortnight beginning November 3, 2012. (V.K.Sharma) Executive Director
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