The Great De-cluttering: How RBI is Trimming the NBFC Registry in 2026

On April 29, 2026, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued the Amendment Directions, 2026, introducing a simplified framework for specific Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).…

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The Maturing Micro-Wallet: Why Lenders are Betting Big on Existing Borrowers

The landscape of financial inclusion in India has reached a critical juncture in 2026. After years of rapid-fire expansion into untapped rural districts, the microfinance…

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The End of Registration for Private NBFCs: Understanding RBI’s April 2026 Deregulations

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has set in motion a transformative regulatory shift effective April 1, 2026. This landmark move fundamentally alters the compliance…

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Restoring Borrower Dignity: The Impact of RBI’s New Recovery Agent Timings

 The landscape of debt recovery in India has long been marred by stories of "midnight musclemen" and relentless telephonic intimidation. However, as of January 1,…

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RBI’s NBFC Exemption: Unlocking a Surge of Specialized Lenders?

What if a single regulatory tweak could slash barriers for small lenders, spark a wave of innovative financing outfits, and reshape India's credit landscape—all while…

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The Data-First NBFC: Navigating Compliance and Risk under the DPDP Act

Author: CS Sachin KotianPublished in: Taxmann The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 transforms NBFCs from traditional lenders into accountable data fiduciaries. It mandates explicit…

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RBI’s PA License Drive: A Data-Oriented Look at India’s Competitive Payments Ecosystem

The regulatory trajectory of digital payments in India has just hit a critical inflection point. The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) recent directive mandating compulsory…

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Streamlining the Financial Services Ecosystem: RBI’s Push for Simplified Group Structures

The Reserve Bank of India is informally directing conglomerates to consolidate fragmented non-banking financial subsidiaries during routine compliance audits, prioritizing supervisory clarity over operational complexity.…

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Engagement of Limited Liability Partnerships in NBFC Activities – Current Legal Landscape in India

INTRODUCTION India’s financial ecosystem is evolving rapidly, driven by innovation, digitalisation, and the country’s expanding economy. Among the various business structures supporting this growth, Limited…

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Reserve Bank of India (Commercial Banks – Responsible Business Conduct) Amendment Directions, 2025

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued the Commercial Banks – Responsible Business Conduct (Amendment) Directions, 2025 to strengthen basic banking services and promote…

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