Question

The RBI has proposed a minimum equity capital of how many crores under "On Tap" License regime to set up SFB(Small Finance Bank)?
1. 200 Crores
2. 700 Crores
3. 100 Crores
4. 500 Crores
5. 450 Crores

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 200 Crores

The Correct answer is 200 Crores.

• The Reserve Bank of India released guidelines for ‘on tap’ Licensing of Small Finance Banks in the Private Sector.
• Now payments banks willing to convert themselves into small finance banks (SFBs) can apply for such a license only after 5 years of operations.
• Existing payments banks (PBs), which are controlled by residents and have completed five years of operations, are also eligible for conversion into small finance banks after complying with all legal and regulatory requirements of various authorities and if they conform to these guidelines.
• The licensing window will be open on-tap.
• The minimum capital for setting up an SFB has been mandated at ₹200 crores, adding for primary (urban) co-operative banks (UCBs), which wish to become SFBs, the initial requirement of net worth will be ₹100 crores, which will have to be increased to ₹200 crores within five years from the date of commencement of business.
• SFBs will be given scheduled bank status immediately upon commencement of operations.