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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 615 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 747 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 2613 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 3330 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 9237 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 345 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 927 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 660 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 678 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 1398 Views 0 comment Print


Powering the Engines: Vision for NBFC & MSME Lending in Budget 2026

February 14, 2026 567 Views 0 comment Print

Industry expects a dedicated refinance facility for NBFCs to reduce funding costs and strengthen MSME credit flow. The move aims to ensure structural liquidity and stability.

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

February 13, 2026 798 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI amended NBFC Credit Facilities Directions to align asset classification and provisioning with updated prudential norms. The change ensures uniform application of income recognition and provisioning standards.

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

February 13, 2026 1398 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI has amended IRACP norms to permit NBFCs to factor in Default Loss Guarantee arrangements while computing Expected Credit Loss, subject to IndAS conditions. The changes apply immediately.

How the 1600-Series Numbering Will Curb Financial Fraud in NBFCs

February 11, 2026 1359 Views 0 comment Print

TRAI requires all NBFC service and transactional calls to shift to the 1600 Trust Series by February–March 2026 to prevent fraud and improve customer trust.

RBI Issues Natural Calamity Relief Framework for NBFC Borrowers

January 29, 2026 1128 Views 1 comment Print

RBI has laid down a structured relief mechanism for borrowers hit by natural calamities. The framework allows restructuring while protecting asset classification.

Non-Banking Financial Companies Compliance Calendar

January 19, 2026 1977 Views 0 comment Print

The compliance framework outlines layered regulatory obligations for NBFCs based on systemic importance. It highlights key filings and timelines essential for regulatory adherence.

RBI’s Internal Ombudsman Directions, 2026: A New Compliance Reality for NBFCs

January 14, 2026 2136 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Why LLPs Cannot Operate as NBFCs Under Current RBI Rules?

January 12, 2026 1710 Views 0 comment Print

 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.

Why India’s Microfinance Boom Triggered a Regulatory Clampdown

January 5, 2026 1005 Views 1 comment Print

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.

RBI’s Masterstroke: How Granting SRO Status to FIDC Will Reshape NBFC Governance

December 9, 2025 735 Views 0 comment Print

The RBI grants SRO status to FIDC, enabling NBFCs to be supervised through a co-regulatory framework, improving compliance, transparency, and sectoral stability.

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