RBI Eases Business-Overlap Rules for Bank-Promoted NBFCs: A Governance-Based Reform

Executive Summary In a landmark regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed its earlier proposed restrictions on business overlaps within banking groups.…

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Beyond the Bank: How NBFCs are Reshaping Study Abroad Loans in India

NBFC is the abbreviation for Non-Banking Financial Company. They are registered as companies under the Companies Act 2013; however, instead of having a banking license,…

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RBI DRAFT LENDING TO RELATED PARTIES DIRECTIONS, 2025: KEY TAKEAWAYS FOR NBFCS

OverviewOn October 1, 2025, the Reserve Bank of India released the draft “Non-Banking Financial Companies – Lending to Related Parties Directions, 2025,” inviting stakeholder comments until October 31, 2025, with proposed applicability from April 1, 2026. This draft introduces…

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The Account Aggregator Framework: A Complete Application-to-Compliance Guide for Fintech Founders and NBFC Professionals

Table of Contents Executive Summary Regulatory Context and Objective Eligibility and Capital Requirements Application Process via PRAVAAH Portal In-Principle Approval and Implementation Roadmap Certificate of…

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The RBI’s Game-Changer: How a Quiet Policy Shift Could Reshape India’s Financing Landscape

Imagine this: You're running a mid-sized infrastructure company in India, and you've been watching your borrowing costs creep higher while domestic banks tighten their purse…

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Draft RBI Guidelines for NBFC Lending — Key Takeaways

RBI’s proposed framework introduces threshold-based board approvals for lending to related parties, promoting both flexibility and accountability. NBFCs gain operational ease for smaller exposures, but…

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NBFCs vs Banks: Understanding the Key Differences and Opportunities

Introduction In today’s financial ecosystem, both Banks and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) play a crucial role in driving economic growth. While banks remain the backbone…

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NBFCs Are Quietly Rewriting Their Funding Playbook

A quiet but meaningful shift is underway in how Indian non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) are sourcing funds. So far in 2025, offshore syndicated loans to…

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FAQ on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs)

1. Under what powers has the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Master Directions (MD) on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) dated August 27, 2021…

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RBI Reporting Requirements and Compliances for Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) in India

Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) are tools that allow users to pay for goods, services, financial products, and remittance facilities using the value stored in them.…

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