The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on September 08, 2023, issued a notification regarding Incremental Cash Reserve Ratio (I-CRR).
Scheduled banks are required to maintain an incremental cash reserve ratio (I-CRR) of 10 percent on the increase in their net demand and time liabilities (NDTL) between May 19, 2023, and July 28, 2023. The measure was intended to absorb the surplus liquidity generated by various factors, including the return of ₹2000 notes to the banking system. It was indicated that the I-CRR is a temporary measure for managing the liquidity overhang and that the I-CRR will be reviewed on September 8, 2023, or earlier with a view to returning the impounded funds to the banking system ahead of the festival season.
It has been decided to discontinue the I-CRR in a phased manner. Based on an assessment of current and evolving liquidity conditions, it has been decided that the amounts impounded under the I-CRR would be released in stages so that system liquidity is not subjected to sudden shocks and money markets function in an orderly manner. The release of funds would be as follows:
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Date
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Amount to be released (₹ crore)
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September 9, 2023
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25 percent of the I-CRR maintained
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September 23, 2023
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25 percent of the I-CRR maintained
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October 7, 2023
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50 percent of the I-CRR maintained
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[Notification No. 2023-2024/886]
