DNBS-03highReserve Bank of India

DNBS-03 — Prudential Norms Return

Quarterly compliance return on prudential norms — income recognition, asset classification, provisioning, capital adequacy and concentration of credit and investment.

Due
15th, 1 month after quarter end
Frequency
Quarterly
If it lapses
Penalty under s.58G of the RBI Act for a delayed or incorrect return
Statutory reference
Master Direction — RBI (NBFC — Scale Based Regulation) Directions 2023

Who has to file it

Every one of these has to hold before DNBS-03 binds an entity:

  • RBI-registered NBFC
  • Middle Layer (NBFC-ML), Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) and Top Layer (NBFC-TL)
Filed on:
RBI CIMS
Usually owned by:
Accountant
Typical effort:
5 hours

Common questions

When is DNBS-03 due?
15th, 1 month after quarter end. It falls due every quarter.
Who has to file DNBS-03?
It applies to RBI-registered NBFC and Middle Layer (NBFC-ML), Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) and Top Layer (NBFC-TL).
What is the penalty for filing DNBS-03 late?
Penalty under s.58G of the RBI Act for a delayed or incorrect return
Where is DNBS-03 filed?
RBI CIMS.

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