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RBI Expands Basel III Credit Rating Options for IFSC Exposures

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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has amended its Basel III Capital Regulations to broaden the credit rating agencies banks can use for assessing risk weights on claims involving non-resident corporates located in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).

Key Highlights:

  • New Rating Agency Permitted:
    • Scheduled Commercial Banks (excluding Local Area Banks, Payments Banks, and Regional Rural Banks) can now use CareEdge Global IFSC Ltd ratings for credit risk assessment.
  • Previous Status:
    • Banks were limited to using international ratings from Fitch, Moody’s, and Standard & Poor’s.
  • Purpose of Amendment:
    • To enhance credit risk assessment options under the Basel III standardized approach for banks with international exposures, particularly in IFSCs.
  • RBI-Specified Risk Weight Mapping for CareEdge Global IFSC Ltd:
    • AAA – 20%
    • AA – 30%
    • A – 50%
    • BBB – 100%
    • BB & below – 150%

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