NBFC-CRARcriticalReserve Bank of India

NBFC-CRAR — Capital Adequacy Review

Board review of the capital to risk-weighted assets ratio against the 15% minimum, with Tier I capital of at least 10%.

Due
30th, 1 month after quarter end
Frequency
Quarterly
If it lapses
A breach must be reported to the Reserve Bank and invites supervisory action
Statutory reference
Master Direction — RBI (NBFC — Scale Based Regulation) Directions 2023

Who has to file it

Every one of these has to hold before NBFC-CRAR binds an entity:

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

Common questions

When is NBFC-CRAR due?
30th, 1 month after quarter end. It falls due every quarter.
Who has to file NBFC-CRAR?
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 NBFC-CRAR late?
A breach must be reported to the Reserve Bank and invites supervisory action

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