RBI Proposes Demat-Only Securitisation Notes

July 30, 2026
Current Context:  On July 27, 2026, the RBI proposed that securitisation notes should be issued only in demat form while retaining the minimum investment limit of ₹1 crore.


  • RBI proposal: Securitisation notes will be issued and held only in dematerialised form.
  • Minimum investment: ₹1 crore for both fresh investment and secondary-market transfer.
  • To improve transparency, ownership records, transfer tracking and regulatory supervision.
  • Securitisation notes are instruments backed by pooled loans such as home, vehicle or business loans.
  • Investor return: Payments come from the principal and interest collected on the underlying loans.
  • Risk: Defaults by borrowers may cause delayed payments or losses to investors.

Question

Q1.What minimum investment limit has the RBI proposed for securitisation notes?
a) ₹10 lakh
b) ₹25 lakh
c) ₹50 lakh
d) ₹1 crore

Answer: d)
The RBI has retained the minimum investment limit of ₹1 crore to keep participation mainly limited to informed and financially capable investors.

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