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RBI Updates Basel III Capital Regulations for Perpetual Debt Instruments

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Quick answerRBI revises eligible limit for Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) denominated in foreign currency/rupee denominated bonds overseas in Additional Tier 1 Capital, effective October 1, 2025.

What changed

RBI has revised the eligible limit for Perpetual Debt Instruments (PDI) denominated in foreign currency or rupee-denominated bonds overseas. The revised limit is 1.5% of Risk Weighted Assets (RWAs) as per the latest available financial statements.

What it means for you

This update affects banks' capital adequacy requirements and may impact their ability to issue PDI instruments. Banks must reassess their capital planning and ensure compliance with the revised limits.

What you must do

Who it affects

All Payments Banks

What is the revised eligible limit for PDI instruments?

The revised limit is 1.5% of Risk Weighted Assets (RWAs) as per the latest available financial statements.

When does the revised limit come into effect?

The revised limit comes into effect on October 1, 2025.

What is the impact on existing PDI instruments?

Banks must assess the impact on existing PDI instruments and adjust accordingly to ensure compliance with the revised limits.

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Key termsPlain-English definitions of terms in this circular — see the full Indian banking glossary. CRAR (Capital adequacy) · Tier 1 & Tier 2 capital · Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA) · LCR (Liquidity Coverage Ratio)
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Official source: RBI/2025-26/87 on rbi.org.in ↗
AI-drafted · 3-model AI consensus fact-check · under the editorial review of Vikram Jain · published · 19 Jun 2026, 04:02 IST