Fema / RBI : RBI plans to ease registration norms for low-risk NBFCs to reduce compliance burden. The move aims to encourage innovation while m...
Fema / RBI : The draft directions require compulsory registration once assets cross ₹1,000 crore. Regulatory intensity now rises with systemi...
CA, CS, CMA : Industry expects a dedicated refinance facility for NBFCs to reduce funding costs and strengthen MSME credit flow. The move aims t...
Fema / RBI : TRAI requires all NBFC service and transactional calls to shift to the 1600 Trust Series by February–March 2026 to prevent fraud...
Fema / RBI : RBI has laid down a structured relief mechanism for borrowers hit by natural calamities. The framework allows restructuring while ...
Fema / RBI : RBI drafts amendments to NBFC Scale Based Regulation, introducing 'High-quality infrastructure projects' and tiered risk weights o...
Fema / RBI : The RBI's draft directions for NBFCs, effective April 1, 2026, revise guidelines on lending to 'related parties' to manage conflic...
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...
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-...
Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held the disallowance on basis that the ESOP expenses is contingent in nature cannot be sustained. However, amount cla...
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 ...
Corporate Law : Supreme Court held that Banks/ Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are obliged to adopt restructuring process of MSME as conte...
Fema / RBI : RBI directs NBFCs to adhere to a Rs 20,000 cash loan disbursement limit, aiming to regulate cash transactions and enforce complian...
Fema / RBI : The RBI proposes replacing the existing dual methodology with a single asset-based criterion for identifying NBFC-UL entities. The...
Fema / RBI : RBI’s Amendment Directions enable NUCFDC to raise capital beyond statutory private placement limits. The decision ensures broade...
Fema / RBI : The RBI amended NBFC Credit Facilities Directions to align asset classification and provisioning with updated prudential norms. Th...
Fema / RBI : The RBI has amended IRACP norms to permit NBFCs to factor in Default Loss Guarantee arrangements while computing Expected Credit L...
Fema / RBI : RBI issued draft directions on Capital Market Exposure for banks and amendments to NBFC Scale-Based Regulation, inviting public an...
The issue concerns how NBFCs must now handle customer complaints under the 2026 Directions. The key takeaway is that rejected complaints require independent, apex-level review with strong Board oversight.
Indian law allows LLPs to conduct lawful business, but RBI regulations restrict NBFC status to companies. The key takeaway is that LLPs are ineligible for NBFC registration despite commercial intent.
Rapid expansion led to overleveraging and rising defaults, forcing regulators to shift focus from growth to stability. The key takeaway is that unchecked lending can undermine both financial health and inclusion.
The RBI grants SRO status to FIDC, enabling NBFCs to be supervised through a co-regulatory framework, improving compliance, transparency, and sectoral stability.
NBFCs in India provide flexible, unsecured education loans for domestic and overseas study, with faster processing and higher loan amounts than banks.
RBI’s draft lending framework for NBFCs expands the ‘related party’ definition and mandates Board approvals, recusal, and transparent policies for intra-group exposures.
NBFC-MFI Directors’ Report 2025 reviews financials, noting capital adequacy exceeding the 15% mandate and the required Statutory Reserve transfer. The report highlights heightened microfinance industry stress, compliance with RBI guidelines, and the transition to 100% demat shareholding.
RBI drafts amendments to NBFC Scale Based Regulation, introducing ‘High-quality infrastructure projects’ and tiered risk weights of 50% or 75% based on repayment history.
NBFC-MFI shifts to NBFC-ICC to diversify loans, including secured and unsecured credit. RBI norms, NOF ₹10 crore, and compliance guide the transition.
RBI issued draft directions on Capital Market Exposure for banks and amendments to NBFC Scale-Based Regulation, inviting public and stakeholder comments by November 21, 2025.
