{"id":228,"date":"2024-04-04T10:47:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T10:47:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/?p=228"},"modified":"2024-04-04T10:47:17","modified_gmt":"2024-04-04T10:47:17","slug":"the-rbi-has-been-crucial-in-regulating-the-nbfc-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/the-rbi-has-been-crucial-in-regulating-the-nbfc-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"The RBI has been crucial in regulating the NBFC sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-04-at-12.28.19-PM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-04-at-12.28.19-PM.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-04-at-12.28.19-PM-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-04-at-12.28.19-PM-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-04-04-at-12.28.19-PM-768x768.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-74dc7464d3133fed528d792a77a4a5b5 wp-block-paragraph\">\ud835\udde7\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udde5\ud835\uddd5\ud835\udddc \ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude00 \ud835\uddef\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfb \ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb \ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf4\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6 \ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf0\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff over the years. With the sector\u2019s evolution and changing dynamics, the regulator has been proactive in amending regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5084b0a294fea3286b9356537f78a7cd wp-block-paragraph\">Previously, NBFCs were classified into two categories:<br>\ud835\udde6\ud835\ude06\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf9\ud835\ude06 \ud835\udddc\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01 \ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\udde1\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb-\ud835\udde6\ud835\ude06\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf9\ud835\ude06 \ud835\udddc\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01. However, starting in October 2022, the RBI introduced a new classification system based on layers: Base, Middle, Upper, and Top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-855785836cd34eacb4697e5976ffe1a1 wp-block-paragraph\">In the SBR Notification issued on October 22, 2021, the RBI provided clarification that the previous nomenclature &#8220;\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6-\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd7&#8221; (\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb-\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01 \ud835\udde7\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf8\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\udde1\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb-\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf8\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\uddd6\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude06) \ud835\ude04\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\uddef\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\ude04\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf5 &#8220;\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6-\ud835\uddd5\ud835\udddf.&#8221; \ud835\uddd4\ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddf1\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf9\ud835\ude06, \ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddff\ud835\uddfa\ud835\ude00 &#8220;\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6-\ud835\uddd7&#8221; (\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01-\ud835\udde7\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf8\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6) \ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf1 &#8220;\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6-\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd7-\ud835\udde6\ud835\udddc&#8221; (\ud835\udde6\ud835\ude06\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf9\ud835\ude06 \ud835\udddc\ud835\uddfa\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddfb\ud835\ude01 \ud835\udde1\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddfb-\ud835\uddd7\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfd\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01 \ud835\udde7\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf8\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6) \ud835\ude04\ud835\uddfc\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\uddef\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\ude00\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddef\ud835\ude00\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01\ud835\ude02\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf1 \ud835\ude04\ud835\uddf6\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf5 &#8220;\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6-\ud835\udde0\ud835\udddf&#8221; \ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff &#8220;\ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6-\ud835\udde8\ud835\udddf.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae35028849ce022ac949732726c757e4 wp-block-paragraph\">Nevertheless, after an initial examination of the SBR Master Directions, it becomes evident that specific directives traditionally meant for NBFC-SI and logically relevant for NBFC-ML are explicitly maintained for NBFCs with assets exceeding \u20b9 500 crores. Here is a compilation of such directives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d8e6386661e2a91b9879b6767fa30416 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 All NBFCs need to be registered with the RBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cd277e6900a5e4ab07057e2b159d6699 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 NBFCs must follow KYC and AML guidelines to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1a8e23214ef0a9fd3dc8e1d86d3da33a wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 All NBFCs are expected to adhere to a Fair Practices Code, which outlines ethical business practices, transparency, and fairness in their dealings with customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29ac6f80ade8a987e4cb36ecc659ead1 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Interest rates charged by NBFCs are subject to regulation by the RBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5dacb2f1f5a00c888893979135c17aa1 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 NBFCs need to follow the guidelines for asset classification and provisioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-861c3b232d1f0711fee3d393ff5ce02c wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Regulations govern the functioning of Securitization Companies (SCs) and Reconstruction Companies (ARCs), which are specialized NBFCs involved in the acquisition and resolution of stressed assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-823990a05dc5235e8f0071a7b25eef08 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 NBFCs engaged in microfinance activities have specific regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aac40acf72c037aa0fd876b3b3ac5cc0 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) have specific regulations governing their activities, including the requirement to invest in housing and real estate-related assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-55668d40fc56314d91126683229e2331 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Promoters of new entities applying for an NBFC license are required to set up a NOFHC structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cdba12c0c60a3d5f865a4543876980d3 wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 NBFCs, particularly Systemically Important NBFCs (SI-NBFCs), are subject to more stringent regulations regarding liquidity management and risk mitigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b5572175312218a33faada2770a40fbe wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Corporate governance guidelines for NBFCs emphasize the role of the board, internal controls, and compliance mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2f47e7c51069a6aa57b3e5b904e0538e wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 All NBFCs are subject to periodic regulatory reporting and supervision by the RBI. The frequency and depth of supervision may vary based on the category and size of the NBFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b84e1e33990b0d73ea0b6ba1fa6a98ac wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s essential to note that regulations and guidelines are subject to change and updates by the RBI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=nbfc&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7121384868466335744\">#NBFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=regulatory&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7121384868466335744\">#regulatory<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/feed\/hashtag\/?keywords=rbi&amp;highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A7121384868466335744\">#RBI<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud835\udde7\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udde5\ud835\uddd5\ud835\udddc \ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude00 \ud835\uddef\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddfb \ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddff\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf0\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddee\ud835\uddf9 \ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb \ud835\uddff\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf4\ud835\ude02\ud835\uddf9\ud835\uddee\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf6\ud835\uddfb\ud835\uddf4 \ud835\ude01\ud835\uddf5\ud835\uddf2 \ud835\udde1\ud835\uddd5\ud835\uddd9\ud835\uddd6 \ud835\ude00\ud835\uddf2\ud835\uddf0\ud835\ude01\ud835\uddfc\ud835\uddff over the years. With the sector\u2019s evolution and changing dynamics, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-228","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=228"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":230,"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/228\/revisions\/230"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=228"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=228"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thekgac.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=228"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}