Most of the entrepreneurs want to understand the role of NBFCs in India before getting NBFC registration. For knowledge, the NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies) are the companies that provide loans to the ones in need and similar services to their customers. They basically deal with the business of loans and funds along with the business of financial services, namely acquisition of shares, stock, bonds, debentures. A notable fact about them is that they do not include any institution whose principal business is that of agriculture, industrial activity, purchase or sale of any goods (other than in securities) or providing any services and sale/purchase/construction of an immovable property.

They play an important role in promoting the inclusive growth of the economy and the country as a whole by providing many contributions of its own by catering and fulfilling the financial needs of the customers who don’t want to make themselves part of the banking schemes. They provide innovative financial services to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) most suitable to their business requirements and play some critical parts in the development of the economy by generating wealth and employment, providing financial support to the rural and weaker sections of the economy and society who are in need for them.

In this era too, where currently we stand facing off against the Covid-19 which has wrecked-havoc in the functioning of the world, where India itself is no exception. All the economies are suffering due to this, and it’s no surprise that the market researchers foresaw this whole situation way before it even happened. The condition is so bad that it brought down economies in a few months! People are not able to earn, the companies are not able to function, the employees are not getting any work, and the whole economy is suffering in the grand scheme of things. In this grave and dire situation, the NBFCs are the ones who are rising to support and boost the economies in the right direction and allow the markets to stand in a better condition. This makes NBFC registration in India a profitable prospect.

Roles of NBFCs:

1) Generation of Employment: It generates employment in the economy by working jointly with the government in the public sectors and firms. Also, the NBFCs provide funds to the private sectors which in the end results to making their business more funds for expansion, meaning they create even more funds altogether.

2) Raises standards of living: It provides financial services to the lower background and weaker sections of the society by providing them with bank credits and raises funds from the public to make more suitable conditions for companies to provide employment. More employment will mean more income, meaning more purchasing power and high standards.

3) Mobilizes and gathers resources: They create a balance between the distribution of assets and intraregional income by turning savings into investing practices.

4) Long-Term Credit: Provides long term credit with interest rates which are suitable for the development of the economy and its sustainable growth. It works to raise the economy to an extensively high level.

And others like:

1. Aid in Employment Generation.
2. Help in the development of Financial Markets.
3. Helps in Attracting Foreign Grants.
4. Helps in Breaking Vicious Circle of Poverty by serving as government’s instrument.

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What are Microfinance Companies?

Microfinance Company or Institution (MFI) operate at a smaller level compared to NBFCs. It serves the similar motive of NBFCs that is, providing lending services to the underprivileged and impoverished sections of the society that do not have an access to traditional banking facilities. MFI lends small funds to the poor people that vary from Rs. 1000 to 20000 for starting a business. There have been complaints of MFIs regarding irregularities in their functioning as they charge relatively higher interest rates than the NBFCs. Besides, it mainly indulges in giving loans in contravention to the directives issued to such MFI to newly formed groups within 15 days of formation.

How they Differ from NBFCs?

The state governments have taken some steps to convert MFIs into NBFCs to ensure better regulation by RBI. Also, MFIs wants to get NBFC status because they will get access to wide-scale funding from banks. 

Both NBFC and Microfinance Companies play an important role in rural areas. Where there is an absence of banks, the Non-banking financial institution can perform similar functions like a bank. Although, Non-Banking Financial company cannot issue checks drawn on itself it can facilitate term deposits and medium scale lending. On the other hand, MFI stands for Microfinance institutions which are established to operate at a smaller level than NBFC and provide small loans facilities to the underprivileged sections of the society. Unlike NBFCs, the MFIs are not regulated through any financial institution of the government.

Advantages of Opening an NBFC

• Ensures the smoother flow of credit for small debtors and so acts as an important tool of maintaining accuracy in the market. 
• Catering to a variety of clients in online/offline mode with a relatively smaller size of staff..
• Reduces load on other lenders and hence loan processing time is also reduced leading to an overall increase in efficiency of the lending process. 
• Reduces the risk of lending bad loans as the profile of a customer is analysed by NBFCs before considering them eligibility for the loan.

Getting NBFC License in India

The procedure to get the NBFC license is completed according to the master directions given by the Reserve Bank of India. The NBFC of this category should not have any client interface or a public fund. Let us understand the process of registration in the following section.

Eligibility Criteria for NBFC License and Registration

• The first step to be followed is the registration of the company according to the Companies Act, 2013.
• The company must have some fundamental infrastructure that can support the offering of such services. 
• The company must have an adequate capital structure to seamlessly offer account aggregator services. 
• The general image of the company’s administration should be free or unbiased of public intrigue.  
• A prerequisite amount of Rs. 2 crores are required to apply for getting the certificate of registration from RBI. Without getting the registration certificate the company won’t be allowed to operate as an NBFC. 
• The company should provide information related to its data innovation framework that can provide services of account aggregation. 

It is recommended that new entrepreneurs should reach out to firms specializing in the registration process. These firms have experts who can help the customers to get their NBFC license easily. Hiring an expert will help to compile all the necessary documents, filing the Application correctly, and getting all the verification and paperwork done on time. So, do not wait any more, just hire an expert from any reputed firm and get your NBFC license as soon as possible.

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As per RBI, the above step was taken to ease the operational flexibility of the NBFCs by following the principle of “Activity-Based Regulation” in place of the traditionally followed “Entity Based Regulation” policies. The NBFC-ICC so formed resulted in the merger of similar activities conducted by three different institutions which led to an increase in robustness and flexibility of operations under a single window.

If you are looking for information on how the new NBFC-ICC is beneficial or what is the reason behind the merger of three different categories of non-banking financial institutions, then read on to find out the answers. Here we will understand,

• What is NBFC-ICC and How It Came into being?
• Why creating an NBFC-Investment and Credit Company by Merging three NBFCs was necessary? 
• What is the current scope of opening an NBFC-ICC in Indian Market?
• How to start an NBFC-ICC in India and what is the NBFC registration process?

If you are a new investor and looking to set up your own NBFC to lend and finance then you must continue reading as it will clear all your doubts and also inform you how we at MUDS can help you grow as a new NBFC-Investment and Credit Company in India.

How NBFC-Investment and Credit Company Category Created?

The new category of NBFCs names as NBFC-Investment and Credit Company came into being by a notification from RBI last year.  The story behind the creation of the new category is as follows,

To harmonize regulation of different categories of NBFC by activity (which were earlier regulated entity wise), the RBI formed a committee on Comprehensive Financial Services for Small Businesses and Low-Income Households which was chaired by Dr Nachiket Mor. RBI also created an internal committee chaired by Shri G, Padmanabhan. These committees submitted their reports in January 2014 and April 2014 respectively suggesting that harmonization of various categories of NBFCs based on activity was needed. 

So, last year RBI decided to merge three categories of NBFCs which cover 99% of the no. of NBFCs in India. These categories were Asset Finance Company, Investment Company and Loan Company. We will study about these categories in the following section. To make the newly formed NBFC category clear to investors and borrowers, RBI came out with the following definition,

“Investment and Credit Company – (NBFC-ICC)” means any company which is a financial institution carrying on as its principal business – asset finance, the providing of finance whether by making loans or advances or otherwise for any activity other than its own and the acquisition of securities; and is not any other category of NBFC as defined by RBI in any of its Master Directions.

The idea behind the creation of this new category was to give NBFC-ICC more freedom to allocate its assets. This has led to flexibility in the operation of NBFCs in this category and made the operation of lending and finance efficient. Lets study in more detail about the need for this merger and formation of the new category and what are its benefits. 

Need for a New NBFC Category and Related Reforms

Many of you might be wondering why RBI changed its regulation approach from entity-based to activity-based and why the new category of NBFCs was created? To understand the answer to these questions we must understand the no. of NBFCs in India, how they operate and how RBI conceptualised that operations of these NBFCs could be made flexible. 

Nearly 10000 NBFC are operating in India as of now. Out of these, almost 90% NBFCs are non-deposit NBFCs and rest are deposit taking NBFC. The RBI deduced that having too many NBFC categories is creating a high compliance cost for the NBFC sector and a reform was needed to reduce the no. of categories or create broader categories to accommodate more NBFCs and ensure freedom of operation for the companies. This thought led to the introduction of the merger of three categories of NBFC into one by RBI last year. To understand how this merger helped NBFCs from these categories, let us understand in brief about the operation the NBFCs from the three categories.

Asset Financing Companies (AFC): An asset financing company can be defined as an institution that finances the manufacturing companies to invest in buying physical assets to create products. These assets support the productivity of the manufacturing units and are responsible for the main economic activity of any manufacturing facility. Some examples of such assets include tractors, automobiles, lathe machines, earthmoving machines, generators, material handling equipment, supply chain equipment, and other industrial machines. These companies are essential to support the business of small and medium enterprises in case of emergency or to upgrade their manufacturing plants.

Loan Company (LC): The principal business of a loan company is defined as providing finance to borrowers in the form of loans and advances.  These loans are assets of these companies and could include personal loans to borrowers in need of emergency loans. This category doesn’t include asset financing and therefore, these companies cannot finance businesses for buying manufacturing equipment or industrial machinery. This obviously created lack of freedom among these companies as they needed the borrower to specify the reason to avail the loan. Also, granting large loans wasn’t possible for these companies as people generally took to them for small emergency loans. 

Investment Companies (IC): The principal business of these types of companies was to acquire securities by investment. The securities thus acquired were assets for these companies which helped in bringing revenue for their operations. 

The objective of Harmonization of Categories

The objective of merging these three categories of NBFC was to impart greater operational flexibility to them. After the merger of categories, these institutions were under the same set of regulations as they were now operating under NBFC-ICC category. Although their principal area of business and sources of finances varied, the same set of regulations gave them the liberty to increase their business and reach a wider audience. The principal business criterion set for AFC in this category was calculated as the total of real/physical financing assets that supported their financial activity and its income. It was expected that this should not be lower than 60% of the total assets and income for any AFC. After harmonization, this principal business criterion was lowered to 50% of total assets and income for all the three categories which helped these businesses. Now, after the merger of categories, the broad head of the NBFC under RBI could be classified into three categories:

• NBFC-ICC
• Mutual Benefit Financial Company (MBFC)
• NBFC-Factor

The RBI also capped the investment limit for deposit-taking NBFC-ICC to 20% of their owned funds which can be invested in unquoted shares of any other company which is not the same group company or subsidiary company. The text of the regulation from RBI said:

“40. Restrictions on investments in land and building and unquoted shares

(1) No NBFC-ICC, which is accepting the public deposit, shall invest in

a. Land or building, except for its own use, an amount exceeding ten per cent of its owned fund;

b. Unquoted shares of another company, which is not a subsidiary company or a company in the same group of the non-banking financial company, an amount exceeding twenty per cent of its owned fund.

Provided that the land or building or unquoted shares acquired in satisfaction of its debts shall be disposed of by the non-banking financial company within a period of three years or within such period as extended by the bank, from the date of such acquisition if the investment in these assets together with such assets already held by the non-banking financial company exceeds the above ceiling;”

To summarize, we can say that this harmonization was needed to bring better administration with uniformity of norms for NBFCs. This new categorisation has also brought a huge number of NBFCs in the category of NBFC-ICC and so the operation of a large section of the NBFC is under the regulation of common norms and regulation. This will, of course, facilitate the business of this sector and make the lending and investment process efficient. Now let us understand the business and advantages of NBFC-ICC before moving to the process of their registration. 

Advantages of Registering as a New NBFC-ICC in India

1. Venturing into Financial Market of MSMEs

Many experts believe that the NBFC-Investment and Credit Company could play a vital role in the development of Indian economy. The NBFC-ICCs are could become a key player for facilitating the development of the small business or MSMEs financing markets. Most of the MSMEs are looking for small loans for their businesses which they may not get from big banks due to the strict norms or other unavoidable reasons. Now, due to ease of regulation brought by RBI, the AFC in the new category of NBFC-ICC can lend loans to these small businesses to restart their economic activities in the tough financial situation created by COVID-19. The Government has also facilitated credit flow to the NBFC-ICC to maintain liquidity which can further help the small business without facing any cash crunch. 

2. Low-Cost Loans for All

Various reports across the country have indicated that despite having branches of regional rural banks spread across the country and other banks trying to reach the far hinterlands of India, the financial inclusion among small towns and rural areas remains low. The credit deficit in such areas could be easily managed by NBFCs as they won’t need high-grade infrastructural support to operate their business-like banks. The cost required for NBFCs to operate in such areas is very low and therefore, they can easily have a physical presence in such areas compared to a large bank. Many NBFC-ICCs are rapidly expanding their business to many small towns in India and offering loans at a reduced interest rate to small businesses. This shows the contribution of NBFCs toward increasing financial inclusion and development of the population in small towns and rural areas. We all know that NBFC-ICC can provide loans at a lower rate to the borrower to get for their businesses or any other personal activity. 

3. More Finance Options

The requirement of small businesses differs from that of large corporates. Hence, the loan requirements for different activities also differ for small enterprises. Mostly these enterprises need small loans to meet a temporary shortfall of cash. These could include paying salaries to the employees, executing a large order suddenly, or in research and development. The larger banks have plans that rarely if ever cater to the needs of these small businesses and are mostly focussed on the requirement of large corporates. Whereas, the AFC or LC under the NBFC-ICC category can have an assortment of plans that can meet the requirement of these small vendors, merchants, and distributors to buy assets for their business. This also leads to increased financial engagement of small business owners in the financial market. 

4. Increased Credit Supply

Gone are the days when credit supply was the sole responsibility of the banks and other bigger financial institutions. These big organisations follow inflexible policies to finance a small business or give small loans that have acted as a roadblock to access the large part of the Indian population with a humble background. The alternative credit supply chain created by many financing companies that are now NBFC-ICC has led to financial inclusion of the lower class of society.  These lenders have also reduced the loads from banks to cater to every section of society. Also, these lenders work with relatively smaller infrastructure and so they can reach to the far hinterlands of India easily compared to banks.  

5. Increased Research and Development in Small Business

Banks had a restraining policy towards small businesses as they were termed as potentially the riskier clients. The small business could not come back from any sudden downfall in business and so, were not eligible for loans from most of the banks. Also, these businesses refrained from investing in Research and Development due to lack of financial support which led to delay in up-gradation of machinery in their factories. The AFCs have flexible norms to lend loans to small business and offer cheaper interest rates that make paying off the loans easy for these businesses. This has led to the financial inclusion of the small business who were traditionally kept out of the purview of the organized credit system. 

In the above sections, we saw how India’s financial market has high growth potential and with a high influx of investment by various lenders, the future of NBFC-Investment and Credit Companies looks bright. To the investors we can only say, it is a great opportunity to take advantage of the growth potential of this market, many investors are multiplying their income by reinvesting their returns from their NBFC investments. Due to the current dim situation created by COVID-19, the Indian business sector needs finance. The Indian government is also focussing on maintaining liquidity in the market and therefore the NBFC-ICCs are currently getting ample support to thrive in the Indian financial market. This marks a great opportunity for all the business owners who want to start their new Non-Banking Financial Company in India. The process for registration as a new NBFC-ICC is given in the following section. 

MUDS Management Consultancy Firm helps new businesses to start as a new NBFC-Investment and Credit Company in India.  We offer complete guidance to new business starters on the procedure to open a new Asset financing NBFC or a finance company specializing in lending loans or investment only. All three types of companies can be registered as NBFC-ICC with the Reserve bank of India. 

Read on to understand how to start a new NBFC-ICC in India and how we can help you throughout the process of registration. 

Read Also: Pros and Cons of NBFC Business in India

Procedure to Start NBFC-ICC in India

Now, let’s understand the procedure of starting a new NBFC in a step by step manner. 

• Register Your NBFC Under the Companies Act, 2013: Start by registering your NBFC as a public or private company with the government. 
• Raise Authorized Paid-up Capital of Up to Two Crores: The company must raise an authorized and paid-up capital of about 2 crores to meet the required standards of registration.
• Depositing the Sum in Bank and Getting Certificate: After raising this sum the company is required to open a fixed deposit account in a bank and deposit the money. After this, they must obtain a Certificate of no lien from the bank to move forward with the process of registration. 
• Getting All the Certified Copies to Complete the Checklist of RBI Registration
• Fill Online Application: Once you have all the documents ready for registration, fill the online application form for NBFC registration. After filling the form, the company will get an autogenerated Company Application Reference Number or CARN which will be used as a reference number in all further communication with RBI. 
• Submit the Hard Copy of Application to RBI’s Regional Office: After filling the online application form and getting the CARN for your company, the physical copies of all the necessary and supporting documents must be compiled with the application form and should be submitted to the regional RBI Office to complete the process of registration. 

Documents Required for Registration as a New NBFC-Investment and Credit Company:

• ID Proof (Could be Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card, Passport or Driving License)
• Copy of PAN Card
• Passport Size Photos 
• Address Proof (Bank Statement, Telephone bill, Mobile Bill, and Electricity Bill)
• Ownership Documents or Rent Agreement for office space
• Electricity bill
• Certified Copy of Certificate of Registration
• A copy of Fixed Deposit receipt and bankers’ certificate of lien indicating balances in support of Net Owned Funds.
• Bankers Report for Applicant Company/ group companies
• Certified copy of an extract of the main object clause in the MOA (Memorandum of Association) relating to the financial business.
• Certified Copy of the Board resolution
• No Objection Certificate from the owner for rented property
• CIBIL records of all shareholder (more than 10% share in Company) and directors
• Education & Experience proof of promotors
• Net worth certificate of directors and shareholders

Some of the documents required may change depending upon the nature of the business of your new company. You can contact us on the details mentioned at the end of the article to understand the process specific to your business.

How Muds Management Assists in Registration of New NBFCs?

Now, it is understood from the above sections that any new company trying to enter the business of financing in India must start by registering itself as an NBFC-ICC with the Reserve bank of India. The process for the same is outlined in the above sections. However, this process could become cumbersome and time taking for founders of the new NBFCs, and therefore, taking assistance from MUDS management helps them in saving time and the hassle of the registration process. This also becomes necessary as registering in different categories of NBFC may require a different approach so consulting a firm specializing in the registration of businesses is a good idea. 

Already one of the best management consulting service providers, MUDS Management has worked with top NBFCs in India to streamline the process of their registration and other legal formalities. With the experience of assisting many clients in legal and regulatory services across different domains, you can rely on MUDS Management to get the best services for your business. You can reach out to MUDS Management Consulting for assistance on new NBFCs registration by contacting them on +91 9599653306 or by email on info@muds.co.in.

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The pandemic, COVID-19, has brought about an unprecedented economic crisis worldwide. In India in an attempt to save lives, a lockdown has been initiated, and though it has helped in slowing the spread of Coronavirus and saved lives but has killed livelihoods.

This is a precarious situation as all economic activities, except for a few essential services, have come to a standstill. As the lockdown period keeps extending, caged people- from labourers to industrialists become restless and anxious about the future course of action.

Prime Minister Modi is acutely aware and sensitive to the economic hardships being faced by his countrymen and therefore, on 12 May he announced a Rs 20 lakh crore financial package to revive the Indian economy. In his address to the nation, Mr Modi stated, “This (package) is 10 per cent of India’s GDP and will play an important role in the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’.”

Throwing some light on the package, the Prime Minister said that the thrust of the economy in future will be self-reliance and also that the package shall have something for everyone.  

Finance Minister announces Rs 30k cr support for NBFCs, HFCs, MFIs

On 13 May, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed a press meet to provide details of the first tranche of the government’s Rs 20 lakh crore stimulus package for the coronavirus-hit economy. 

She announced a Rs 30,000 crore Special Liquidity Scheme for the non-banking financial companies (NBFC), housing finance companies (HFC) and micro-finance institutions (MFI).

Amid coronavirus crisis, this special liquidity window will provide support to the cash-strapped NBFCs. Elaborating on the point the finance minister said, “We have been hearing that NBFCs were not able to get enough resources despite efforts from government and RBI, especially those which were particularly not highly rated.”

Under this scheme, the investment will be made in both primary and secondary markets in investment-grade debt papers of NBFCs, HFCs and MFIs.

Sitharaman further added that the scheme will supplement the Reserve Bank of India and government measures to increase liquidity by providing a guarantee to investment-grade securities.

Addressing a press briefing she went on to explain that the securities under the scheme will be fully guaranteed by the Central government and will thus, provide liquidity support for the sector and mutual funds and create confidence in the market.

In the last two Budgets also the government had announced a series of measures like partial credit guarantee scheme (PCGS). The earlier scheme had certain restrictions which the government has decided to do away with as they realize that NBFCs, HFCs and MFIs require liquidity.

Thus, a Rs 45,000 crore partial credit guarantee scheme 2.0 was also unveiled for NBFCs, HFCs and MFIs with low credit rating to help them extend loans to individuals and MSMEs.

“Existing PCGS scheme to be extended to cover borrowings such as primary issuance of Bonds/ CPs (liability side of balance sheets) of such entities and the First 20 per cent of loss will be borne by the Guarantor i.e., Government of India,” Sitharaman further announced.

Nimish Gupta FRICS – MD, South Asia, sees this as a positive step and he explains, “The credit guarantee scheme for NBFCs and HFCs will prove extremely helpful in building much-needed liquidity flow across the chain.”

Thus, a Rs 75,000 crore package consisting of a special liquidity scheme and partial credit guarantee for debt papers will provide additional liquidity boost to NBFCs, HFCs and MFIs.

Mr Rajosik Banerjee, partner and head, financial risk management, KPMG India, sums it all as, “Liquidity measures and partial credit guarantee scheme 2.0, amounting to a total of ₹75,000 crores, will infuse more money in the financial system and, thereby, benefit the NBFCs in a big way. This was a much-needed impetus needed to push the economy forward.” 

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There is a huge number of Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) operating in our country. Many of them are listed in National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This article explains as to how the listing of NBFCs has happened in Exchanges in recent times.
While in 2012, NBFCs did exceptionally well; the year 2013 saw more than 30 NBFC stocks listed on the BSE and beating the Sensex, which rose 25 percent during the year. Stocks of nearly 20 NBFCs had more than doubled during this period.

The reasons for the rally were the buzz that some NBFCs might get bank licenses and the proposal to increase the cap on loans NBFCs could give against pledged gold.

The list of contenders for bank licenses included some top NBFCs. Stocks of NBFCs that were expected to apply for bank licenses rose in the last quarter of 2012 after Parliament passed the Banking Bill.

Then, on January 2, 2013, a committee appointed by the Reserve Bank of India, on gold loan companies proposed an increase in the loan-to-value, or LTV, a ratio for gold loans offered by NBFCs from 60 percent to 75 percent. The ratio measures how many loans the lender can give compared to the value of the pledged asset. This boosted shares of NBFCs that give gold loans.

Experts had predicted that the year, 2013, would be positive for those who would invest in NBFCs due to the expected easing of regulations and fall in interest rates.

“NBFCs, particularly with a retail focus, had reported healthy profits with steady asset quality. Valuations were boosted by clearance to the banking Bill, which paved the way for new bank licenses that some NBFCs expected to get,”
-Divya Gupta (Market Analyst, MUDS Management Pvt. Ltd).

The beginning of 2016 also contributed to the listing. Around 18 NBFCs announced their earning figures for the quarter ended March 2016. On an average, they reported nearly 15 percent year-on-year growth in net profit figures.

Sharekhan in April 2016 projected that NBFCs might report healthy growth in profits driven by healthy growth. On the valuation front, Sharekhan said, in its research note, that the risk-return scenario seemed favorable in private banks and NBFCs due to much better capital ratios, growth in the retail segment and higher provision coverage versus that of public sector banks.

On an average, NBFC stocks gave a return of 3 percent during April 1 and May 5, 2016. On the other hand, benchmark index BSE Sensex slid marginally 0.03 percent during the same period.

Most NBFC traded higher on Dalal Street with shares of some NBFCs surging nearly 36 percent since the beginning of the financial year 2016 till May 4. Some Other NBFC majors gained between 11- 25 percent during the period.

NBFCs with high net worth are now able to access capital markets to raise funds as the government, in its Budget proposal of 1 February 2017, allowed them to list their stocks with the exchanges. This has brought such NBFCs at par with their financial market peers, banks, and insurance companies.

“As the Budget proposed that high net worth NBFCs can also participate in Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), like banks and insurance companies, this strengthened the IPO market and channelized more investments.”
— Isha Malik (Company Secretary, MUDS Management Pvt. Ltd.).

Along with this, the government has introduced a common application form for registration, opening of bank and demand accounts, and issue PAN for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs).

Regulators – SEBI and RBI along with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) – were entrusted with the responsibility of jointly putting in place the necessary mechanisms and procedures. This has greatly enhanced the operational flexibility and ease of access of the NBFCs to Indian capital markets.
—Shweta Gupta, Founder, and CEO, MUDS

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#INTRODUCTION:

Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are financial institutions which form an important and integral part of the Indian economy. NBFCs offer various services such as credit or loan, retirement plans, acquisition of shares/stocks, leasing, merger activities, etc. For any NBFC to function, it’s mandatory to seek Certificate of Registration that shall be issued by the RBI.

#CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION:

An NBFC shall seek Certificate of Registration in accordance with the rules and regulations provided in Section 45-1A, RBI Act, 1934. In addition, it shall be duly registered under the Companies Act, 2013.
The RBI shall grant and/or cancel the Certificate of Registration of an NBFC.

#TECHNICAL REASONS FOR CANCELLATION OF NBFC REGISTRATION:

• RBI is empowered to cancel the Certificate of Registration of an NBFC under the provisions of Section 45-1A (6) of the RBI Act, 1934. It shall be done if the NBFC is found violating any rules and regulations prescribed under the Act. Few reasons that shall lead to the cancellation of Registration of an NBFC-
• If it stops functioning as a non-banking financial institution.
• If it shall not comply the laid down rules of the Act.
• If it fails to maintain the required minimum paid-up capital of two crores.
• If it shall defy any directive issued by the RBI.
• If it shall ignore the prohibitory orders of RBI regarding accepting deposits.
• If it fails in maintaining the Book of Accounts as mandated.
• If it refuses or fails to submit Book of Accounts or other documents.

Suggested Read: How to Get an NBFC Registered

#IMMEDIATE REASONS FOR CANCELLATION OF NBFC REGISTRATION:

In recent times, many NBFCs have seen the cancellation of Registration and the reasons are for this stringent action by the RBI is –

• Modi govt. and its policies.
• Cleaning of the financial sphere.
• Taming the black money economy.
• Weeding out of fraudulent, rogue companies.
• Ringing in the need to be transparent and clean.
• Regaining the investors’ confidence.

#PROCESS OF CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION:

RBI shall provide an opportunity to the concerned NBFC for its clarification, before the Cancellation of its Registration. Only on occasions, when RBI feels a delay shall result against public interest or depositors, is the Registration cancelled instantaneously.

#IMPACT OF CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION:

The NBFC institution whose registration is cancelled by the RBI shall stop functioning as one, from the date of issuance of the cancellation. It shall be prohibited from all regular activities with immediate effect and shall not transact as an NBFC.

#APPEAL AGAINST CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION:

• STEP #1. An aggrieved NBFC, which has been impacted by the adverse action of the RBI, can seek justice under sub-section (7) of Section 45-1A of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
• STEP #2. An appeal shall be filed with the Central Govt.
• STEP #3. This appeal shall be filed within thirty (30) days from the date of communication of cancellation of Certificate of Registration to the institution.
• STEP #4. The decision of the Central Govt. shall be final.

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