NBFC-UL-CET1criticalReserve Bank of India

NBFC-UL-CET1 — Common Equity Tier 1 Review

An Upper Layer NBFC must maintain Common Equity Tier 1 capital of at least 9% of risk weighted assets, reviewed by the board each quarter.

Due
30th, 1 month after quarter end
Frequency
Quarterly
If it lapses
A breach must be reported immediately 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-UL-CET1 binds an entity:

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

Common questions

When is NBFC-UL-CET1 due?
30th, 1 month after quarter end. It falls due every quarter.
Who has to file NBFC-UL-CET1?
It applies to RBI-registered NBFC and Upper Layer (NBFC-UL) and Top Layer (NBFC-TL).
What is the penalty for filing NBFC-UL-CET1 late?
A breach must be reported immediately and invites supervisory action

This is the standing statutory position. The government extends deadlines often, and an extension is not reflected here until the rule is updated. Mallah Software Services Private Limited is a software company and not a firm of company secretaries or chartered accountants — nothing here is legal, tax or secretarial advice. Confirm the date with your professional before relying on it. See the Professional Disclaimer.

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