SC/RCs can use up to 25% of QIB funds for asset restructuring
No longer current — withdrawn, no replacement on file yet
Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2013-2014/522 · issued 19 Mar 2014 · ~1 min read
Quick answerRBI now allows SC/RCs with over Rs 500 crore in acquired assets to use up to 25% of QIB-raised funds under a scheme for restructuring those assets, subject to upfront disclosure and separate accounting.
The rule, in the simplest words
SC/RCs (companies that buy bad loans from banks) can now use up to 25% of money raised from QIBs (big investors like insurance firms) to fix the bad loans they bought, not just to buy them.
This rule only applies if the SC/RC owns more than Rs 500 crore worth of bad loans (acquired assets).
The SC/RC must tell investors upfront in the scheme document how much of their money will be used for fixing loans (restructuring), and keep separate accounts for that money.
The SC/RC's board must approve a written policy on how they will use QIB money for fixing loans.
How it plays out — a real example
A branch operations officer in Indore, Priya, works for a bank that sells a big bad loan to an SC/RC. The SC/RC, which holds Rs 600 crore in bad loans, uses 20% of QIB funds from a new scheme to restructure that loan—helping the borrower pay back over time. Priya sees the loan get resolved faster, and her bank recovers more money than if the SC/RC had just bought and held the loan.
What changed
Previously, SC/RCs could only use QIB funds to acquire financial assets, not for restructuring. Now, based on KAG recommendations and the January 2014 distressed asset framework, RBI permits using up to 25% of scheme funds from QIBs for restructuring acquired assets, provided the SC/RC holds over Rs 500 crore in acquired assets.
What it means for you
This gives SC/RCs more flexibility to actively resolve stressed assets by using investor funds for restructuring, not just acquisition. Banks dealing with NPAs may see faster resolution as SC/RCs can now deploy capital more effectively. The 25% cap and disclosure requirements ensure transparency and prevent misuse.
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
Review your SC/RC's asset portfolio to check if acquired assets exceed Rs 500 crore threshold.
If eligible, draft a board-approved policy for utilizing QIB funds for restructuring within the 25% limit.
Ensure upfront disclosure in the scheme document of the portion earmarked for restructuring.
Maintain separate accounting for funds used for restructuring versus acquisition.
Who it affects
All registered Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies, Qualified Institutional Buyers investing in SC/RC schemes, Banks and lenders with stressed assets being resolved by SC/RCs
❓ Common questions
Regulatory timeline
Decoded by BankPulse2026-06-18 10:27 IST
repealed_by — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
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Can SC/RCs use more than 25% of QIB funds for restructuring?
No, the circular clearly caps the utilization at 25% of the funds raised under a scheme from QIBs.
Does this apply to all SC/RCs regardless of size?
No, only SC/RCs with acquired assets exceeding Rs 500 crore are eligible to float such a scheme.
What disclosure is required for the restructuring portion?
The scheme must upfront disclose the extent of funds to be used for restructuring, and those funds must be separately accounted for.
📜 This document’s life story (1 recorded event, each backed by RBI’s own words)
Repealed byRBI/2025-26/100 — Consolidation of Regulations — Withdrawal of circulars (28 Nov 2025)
RBI’s words: “Official withdrawal register entry #73: DNBS.(PD)CC.No.36/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-2014 — "Restructuring Support Finance - participation by investors" dated March 19, 2014”
📜 Read the original circular — full text as issued by RBI
RBI/2013-2014/522
DNBS (PD) CC. No. 36/SCRC/26.03.001/2013-2014
March 19, 2014
The Chairman/Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
All registered Securitisation Companies/Reconstruction Companies
Dear Sir,
Restructuring Support Finance - participation by investors
Please refer to “The Securitisation Companies and Reconstruction Companies (Reserve Bank) Guidelines and Directions, 2003” dated April 23, 2003 (herein after called Guidelines) and DNBS.PD (SC/RC) CC. No. 13/26.03.001/2008-09 dated April 22, 2009 .
2. At present Securitisation Companies/ Reconstruction Companies (SC/ RCs) in terms of Section 7(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002, may acquire financial assets out of funds raised from the Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs). However, in the wake of recommendations of the Key Advisory Group (KAG) constituted by the Government of India on the SC/RCs and provisions contained in the Framework for Revitalizing Distressed Assets in the Economy, dated January 30, 2014, it has been decided to allow SC/ RCs to utilize a part of funds raised under a scheme from the QIBs for restructuring of financial assets acquired under the relative scheme subject to following conditions:
Securitisation Companies or Reconstruction Companies (SC/ RCs) with acquired assets in excess of Rs. 500 crore can float the fund under a scheme which envisages the utilization of part of funds raised from QIBs in terms of Section 7(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002, for restructuring of financial assets acquired out of such funds.
The extent of funds that shall be utilized for reconstruction purpose should not be more than 25% of the funds raised under the scheme in terms of Section 7(2) of the SARFAESI Act, 2002. The funds raised to be utilized for reconstruction (within the ceiling of 25%) should be disclosed upfront in the scheme. Further, the funds utilized for reconstruction purposes should be separately accounted for.
Every Securitisation Company or Reconstruction Company shall frame a policy, duly approved by the Board of Directors, laying down the broad parameters for utilization of funds raised from QIBs under such a scheme.
Yours sincerely,
(N.S. Vishwanathan)
Principal Chief General Manager
Reproduced for reference with acknowledgment — Source: Reserve Bank of India · RBI/2013-2014/522 · issued 19 Mar 2014. The plain-English explanation above is BankPulse’s own independent summary.
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