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RBI Provisioning Norms for NBFCs

Fema / RBI : RBI has standardized the 90-day NPA classification rule across all NBFC categories, including NBFC-BL entities, effective 31 March...

May 22, 2026 651 Views 0 comment Print

NBFCs in India: Legal Framework, Classification, SBR & Compliance Guide

Fema / RBI : The article explains that a company qualifies as an NBFC only when more than 50% of both its assets and income arise from financia...

May 22, 2026 507 Views 0 comment Print

Unregistered Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)

Fema / RBI : RBI has created a new category called Unregistered Type 1 NBFC for companies operating only with internal or group funds and witho...

May 13, 2026 750 Views 2 comments Print

RBI’s NBFC Exemption: Unlocking a Surge of Specialized Lenders?

Fema / RBI : RBI plans to ease registration norms for low-risk NBFCs to reduce compliance burden. The move aims to encourage innovation while m...

April 13, 2026 474 Views 0 comment Print

NBFC Registration Mandatory Above ₹1,000 Crore Because RBI Revises Framework

Fema / RBI : The draft directions require compulsory registration once assets cross ₹1,000 crore. Regulatory intensity now rises with systemi...

February 27, 2026 1233 Views 0 comment Print


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Draft RBI (NBFC – Scale Based Regulation) Amendment Directions, 2025

Fema / RBI : RBI drafts amendments to NBFC Scale Based Regulation, introducing 'High-quality infrastructure projects' and tiered risk weights o...

October 27, 2025 2619 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (NBFCs – Lending to Related Parties) Directions, 2025 – Draft

Fema / RBI : The RBI's draft directions for NBFCs, effective April 1, 2026, revise guidelines on lending to 'related parties' to manage conflic...

October 6, 2025 3342 Views 0 comment Print

Audit of NBFCs: ICAI advises members to fully adhere to RBI circular

CA, CS, CMA : RBI prescribes that an audit firm can concurrently take up audit of maximum of eight NBFCs during a year, irrespective of the asse...

April 26, 2022 9243 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


RBI Must Reconsider NBFC Surrender Plea After Hearing: Calcutta HC

Fema / RBI : The Court held that rejection of NBFC registration surrender solely due to meeting PBC was unsustainable without giving an opportu...

May 3, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai Allows Bad Debt Claim on Irrecoverable NBFC Loan of ₹5 Cr

Income Tax : An NBFC's claim for on an irrecoverable loan was allowed by the ITAT, which overturned the disallowance. The court ruled that non-...

October 5, 2025 933 Views 1 comment Print

Disallowance on basis that ESOP expenses is contingent in nature cannot be sustained

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held the disallowance on basis that the ESOP expenses is contingent in nature cannot be sustained. However, amount cla...

September 27, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print

NOF Default: Delhi HC Orders RBI to Reconsider NBFC Registration Cancellation  

Fema / RBI : Delhi High Court sets aside RBI's cancellation of NBFC registration for failure to meet Rs. 200 Lakh NOF, directs fresh review of ...

October 14, 2024 1152 Views 0 comment Print

Banks and NBFCs obliged to adopt restructuring process before classification of account as NPA: Supreme Court

Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that Banks/ Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are obliged to adopt restructuring process of MSME as conte...

August 9, 2024 1332 Views 0 comment Print


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RBI (NBFCs – Income Recognition, Asset Classification and Provisioning) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : NBFCs can retain or upgrade borrower accounts to standard upon resolution plan implementation. The amendment balances borrower rel...

April 29, 2026 666 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Invites Comments on Draft Directions for NBFC-UL Identification & Govt NBFC Inclusion

Fema / RBI : The RBI proposes replacing the existing dual methodology with a single asset-based criterion for identifying NBFC-UL entities. The...

April 10, 2026 687 Views 0 comment Print

RBI Permits Private Placement Beyond 200 Investors Due to UCB Sector Constraints

Fema / RBI : RBI’s Amendment Directions enable NUCFDC to raise capital beyond statutory private placement limits. The decision ensures broade...

February 26, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The RBI amended NBFC Credit Facilities Directions to align asset classification and provisioning with updated prudential norms. Th...

February 13, 2026 798 Views 0 comment Print

RBI (NBFCs – Income Recognition, Asset Classification & Provisioning) Amendment Directions, 2026

Fema / RBI : The RBI has amended IRACP norms to permit NBFCs to factor in Default Loss Guarantee arrangements while computing Expected Credit L...

February 13, 2026 1410 Views 0 comment Print


RBI issues Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Auditors

April 27, 2021 17544 Views 0 comment Print

Issue of Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Central Auditors (SCAs)/Statutory Auditors (SAs) of Commercial Banks (excluding RRBs), UCBs Reserve Bank of Indiaand NBFCs (including Housing Finance Companies)

RBI Guidelines for Appointment of Statutory Auditors – FAQs

April 27, 2021 2871 Views 0 comment Print

As per Para 6.4, whether the time gap of one year between any non-audit works by the SCAs/SAs for the Entities or any audit/non-audit works for its Group Entities has to be ensured for all the Entities in the Group or the RBI Regulated Entities in the Group?

Finance Business In India-Without RBI Approval

April 24, 2021 15150 Views 0 comment Print

In terms of Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934, no Non-banking Financial company can commence or carry-on business of a non-banking financial institution without a) obtaining a certificate of registration from the RBI.

NBFC Takeover Procedure under RBI Act, 1934 & Company Law

April 24, 2021 3783 Views 1 comment Print

REQUIREMENTS AS PER RBI ACT, 1934 1. Requirement of prior approval of Reserve Bank Requirement for obtaining prior approval of RBI in cases of acquisition/ transfer of control of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). 2. Application for prior approval NBFCs shall submit an application, in the company letter head, for obtaining prior approval of the Bank, […]

Importance of NBFC Collaboration with the Financial Entities

April 19, 2021 13896 Views 2 comments Print

With strong RBI regulations in place since the IL&FS crisis, the big NBFCs have been facing a credit crunch since 2019. However, mid-size and small size NBFCs have been doing well and ready to raise a significant amount of FDI for retail lending. India has about 9000+ active NBFCs but hardly 954 of them have […]

Overview & regulatory aspects of NBFC

April 7, 2021 29220 Views 0 comment Print

Overview and regulatory aspects of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) NBFC- Meaning & definition: Financial sector in addition to banking system is huge sector. Like all over the word, NBFC plays significantly important role to complement the banking system in India. Non-banking financial company (NBFC) means a company registered under the Companies Act 2013 or under […]

Prior Approval of RBI for Management Change of NBFCs

March 13, 2021 7440 Views 0 comment Print

Non Banking Finance Company plays a vital role in the Indian economy as it provides loan to > Start-ups as business loan > Salaried employees as Personal loan to fulfil their essential requirements > Farmers as Agriculture Loan > People in need of Assets as Assets Finance Loan and etc. To set up a Non […]

NBFC Registration Process & Cost for Different Types of Entities

March 12, 2021 20397 Views 3 comments Print

NBFC Registration Process and Cost for Different Types of Entities As per Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934, no Non-banking Financial Company can commence or carry on the business of a non-banking financial institution without a) obtaining a certificate of registration from the Bank and without having a Net Owned Funds of Rs. 25 […]

Reasons for Cancellation of NBFC Certificate of registration

March 12, 2021 7761 Views 0 comment Print

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can exercised the power under The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 to issue or cancel the certificate of Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) in India. The Reserve Bank of India plays the key role of the Regulatory body and an authority to supervise and regulate NBFCs in India. RBI grants […]

Why NBFC Registration is Essential in Indian Financial Market?

January 19, 2021 2022 Views 0 comment Print

People who have not had a long career in the financial market tend to wonder why is it necessary to get an NBFC registration before starting a private lending institution. The story goes back to the post-colonial era when the only lenders who were well regulated were scheduled banks. The private lenders were not accountable […]

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