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RBI proposes minimum capital of Rs 200 crore to set up SFB under 'on tap' licence regime

16 Sep 2019 Evaluate

With an aim to expand the banking services through high technology-low cost operations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed a minimum equity capital of Rs 200 crore to set up a small finance bank (SFB) under the 'on tap' licence regime. The objectives of setting up of SFBs are to further financial inclusion and supply of credit through high technology-low cost operations.

Unveiling the draft guidelines for 'on tap' licensing of SFBs in the private sector, the RBI said existing non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), micro finance institutions and local area banks in the private sector, which are controlled by residents, can opt for conversion into small finance banks. It also said proposals from public sector entities and large industrial house/business groups, and autonomous boards/bodies will not be entertained.

Further, in view of the inherent risk of an SFB, it shall be required to maintain a minimum capital adequacy ratio of 15 per cent of its risk weighted assets (RWA) on a continuous basis. The draft also said the promoters should hold a minimum of 40 per cent of the paid-up voting equity capital of the bank, which would remain locked in for five years from the date of commencement of the bank's business.

Besides, it mentioned that after the SFB reaches the net worth of Rs 500 crore, listing will be mandatory within three years of reaching that net worth. Moreover, SFBs having net worth of below Rs 500 crore could also get their shares listed voluntarily, subject to fulfilment of the requirements of the capital markets regulator. The foreign shareholding in the small finance bank would be as per the extant foreign direct investment (FDI) policy for private sector banks.

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