RBI/2011-12/479
A. P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 100
March 30, 2012
To
All Category-I Authorised Dealer Banks
Madam / Sir,
Trade Credits for Imports into India – Review of
all-in-cost ceiling
Attention of Authorized Dealer Category-I (AD Category-I)
banks is invited to
A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 44 dated November 15, 2011
relating to the all-in-cost ceiling of Trade Credits for imports into India.
2.Considering the developments in the global financial
markets and the fact that domestic importers were experiencing difficulties in
raising trade credit within the existing all-in-cost ceiling, the all-in-cost
ceiling for trade credit was enhanced to 6 months Libor + 350 bps with effect
from November 15, 2011 and was subject to review on March 31, 2012. On a review,
it has been decided to continue with the enhanced all-in-cost ceiling for Trade
Credits for a further period of six months as under:
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Maturity Period
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All-in-cost over 6 month LIBOR*
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Upto one year
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350 bps
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More than one year and upto three years
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| * for the respective currency of credit
or applicable benchmark |
The all-in-cost ceiling will include arranger fee, upfront fee, management
fee, handling/ processing charges, out of pocket and legal expenses, if any.
3. The all-in-cost ceiling is applicable up to September 30, 2012 and subject
to review thereafter. All other aspects of Trade Credit policy remain unchanged.
4. AD Category - I banks may bring the contents of this circular to the
notice of their constituents and customers.
5. The directions contained in this circular have been issued under sections
10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999) and
are without prejudice to permissions / approvals, if any, required under any
other law.
Yours faithfully,
(Dr. Sujatha Elizabeth Prasad)
Chief General Manager