RBI/2008-09/264
RPCD.CO.RRB.BC.No.59/ 03.05.28(B)/2008-09

November 3, 2008

All Regional Rural Banks

Dear Sir,

Section 42(1) of Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 -
Maintenance of Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)- RRBs

Please refer to our circular RPCD.CO.RRB.No.BC.46/03.05.28 (B)/2008-2009 (RBI/2008-09/234) dated  October 15, 2008 on the captioned subject.

2. On a review of the current and evolving macroeconomic situation and liquidity conditions in the global and domestic financial markets, and as set out in the RBI Press Release 2008-2009/603 dated November 01, 2008, it has been decided to reduce the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for Regional Rural Banks by 100 basis points from 6.50 per cent to 5.50 per cent of their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) in two stages, effective from fortnights as indicated below:

3. A copy of the relative notification RPCD RRB.CO No.4882 / 03.05.28(B) / 2008 -09 dated November 3, 2008 is enclosed.

4. Please acknowledge receipt to our Regional Office concerned.

Yours faithfully

(B.P. Vijayendra)
Chief General Manager

RPCD.CO.RRB.No.4882/ 03.05.28(B)/2008-09

November 3, 2008

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.RRB.No.4381/ 03.05.28(B)/2008-09 dated   October 15, 2008, the Reserve Bank of India hereby notifies that the average Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) required to be maintained by every Regional Rural  Bank  of its net demand and time liabilities shall,  from effective dates mentioned below, be at the percentage points as indicated thereagainst

 (V.S.Das)
Executive Director