Requirement for obtaining prior approval of RBI in cases of acquisition/ transfer of control of NBFCs

RBI/2013-14/606 DNBS (PD) CC.No.376/03.10.001/2013-14 May 26, 2014 All NBFCs (excluding Primary Dealers) Dear Sirs, Requirement for obtaining prior approval of RBI in cases of acquisition/ transfer of control of NBFCs Under Section 45 IA (4)(c) of the RBI Act, 1934, a certificate of Registration can only be given to a company if the Bank is satisfied, inter alia, that the general character of the management or the proposed management of the non-banking financial compa

RBI/2013-14/606 DNBS (PD) CC.No.376/03.10.001/2013-14 May 26, 2014 All NBFCs (excluding Primary Dealers) Dear Sirs, Requirement for obtaining prior approval of RBI in cases of acquisition/ transfer of control of NBFCs Under Section 45 IA (4)(c) of the RBI Act, 1934, a certificate of Registration can only be given to a company if the Bank is satisfied, inter alia, that the general character of the management or the proposed management of the non-banking financial compa

Requirement for obtaining prior approval of RBI in cases of acquisition/ transfer of control of NBFCs

Investment through Alternative Investment Funds - Clarification on Calculation of NOF of an NBFC

RBI/2013-14/554 DNBS (PD) CC.No.373/03.10.001/2013-14 April@@NBSP@@ 7, 2014 All NBFCs Dear Sirs, Investment through Alternative Investment Funds – Clarification on Calculation of NOF of an NBFC In terms of section 45 IA of the RBI Act, 1934, net owned funds (NOF) of an NBFC means- (a) the aggregate of the paid-up equity capital and free reserves as disclosed in the latest balance-sheet of the company after deducting there from– (i) accumulated balance of loss; (ii) de

RBI/2013-14/554 DNBS (PD) CC.No.373/03.10.001/2013-14 April@@NBSP@@ 7, 2014 All NBFCs Dear Sirs, Investment through Alternative Investment Funds – Clarification on Calculation of NOF of an NBFC In terms of section 45 IA of the RBI Act, 1934, net owned funds (NOF) of an NBFC means- (a) the aggregate of the paid-up equity capital and free reserves as disclosed in the latest balance-sheet of the company after deducting there from– (i) accumulated balance of loss; (ii) de

Investment through Alternative Investment Funds - Clarification on Calculation of NOF of an NBFC

Participation of NBFCs in Insurance sector

RBI/2013-14/383 DNBS.PD.CC.No.361/03.02.002/2013-14 November 28, 2013 To, All NBFCs Dear Sirs, Participation of NBFCs in Insurance sector Please refer to the circular DNBS.(PD).CC.No.13/02.01/99-2000 dated June 30, 2000 which contains the Guidelines for entry of NBFCs into Insurance Business issued on June 09, 2000, and subsequent modification carried out vide Circular DNBS.(PD).CCX.No.35/10.24/2003-04 dated February 10, 2004 and CC No. 221/03.02.002/2010-2011 dated M

RBI/2013-14/383 DNBS.PD.CC.No.361/03.02.002/2013-14 November 28, 2013 To, All NBFCs Dear Sirs, Participation of NBFCs in Insurance sector Please refer to the circular DNBS.(PD).CC.No.13/02.01/99-2000 dated June 30, 2000 which contains the Guidelines for entry of NBFCs into Insurance Business issued on June 09, 2000, and subsequent modification carried out vide Circular DNBS.(PD).CCX.No.35/10.24/2003-04 dated February 10, 2004 and CC No. 221/03.02.002/2010-2011 dated M

Participation of NBFCs in Insurance sector

Lending Against Security of Single Product - Gold Jewellery

RBI/2013-14/260 DNBS.CC.PD.No.356 /03.10.01/2013-14 September 16, 2013 To All NBFCs (excluding PDs) Dear Sir, Lending Against Security of Single Product – Gold Jewellery It may be recalled that in the light of the spike in gold imports in the recent years and the potential threat this could pose to external stability of the country, the Working Group to Study the Issues Related to Gold Imports and Gold Loans NBFCs in India (WG) was set up by the Reserve Bank, under th

RBI/2013-14/260 DNBS.CC.PD.No.356 /03.10.01/2013-14 September 16, 2013 To All NBFCs (excluding PDs) Dear Sir, Lending Against Security of Single Product – Gold Jewellery It may be recalled that in the light of the spike in gold imports in the recent years and the potential threat this could pose to external stability of the country, the Working Group to Study the Issues Related to Gold Imports and Gold Loans NBFCs in India (WG) was set up by the Reserve Bank, under th

Lending Against Security of Single Product - Gold Jewellery

NBFCs not to be Partners in Partnership Firms - Clarifications

RBI/2012-13/526 DNBS.PD/CC.No. 328/03.02.002/2012-13 June 11, 2013 All NBFCs Dear Sir, NBFCs not to be Partners in Partnership Firms- Clarifications NBFCs were advised vide CC No. 214/03.02.002/2010-11 dated March 30, 2011 that they are prohibited from contributing capital to any partnership firm or to be partners in partnership firms. In cases of existing partnerships, NBFCs were advised to seek early retirement from the partnership firms. 2. In this connection certa

RBI/2012-13/526 DNBS.PD/CC.No. 328/03.02.002/2012-13 June 11, 2013 All NBFCs Dear Sir, NBFCs not to be Partners in Partnership Firms- Clarifications NBFCs were advised vide CC No. 214/03.02.002/2010-11 dated March 30, 2011 that they are prohibited from contributing capital to any partnership firm or to be partners in partnership firms. In cases of existing partnerships, NBFCs were advised to seek early retirement from the partnership firms. 2. In this connection certa

NBFCs not to be Partners in Partnership Firms - Clarifications

KYC Norms/AML Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism - Unique Customer Identification Code for NBFC Customers in India

RBI/2012-13/489 DNBS (PD).CC. No. 325/03.10.42/2012-13 May 03, 2013 Non-Deposit taking NBFCs with assets of Rs 25 cr and above/ All Deposit taking NBFCs Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Unique Customer Identification Code for NBFC Customers in India (UCIC) The Reserve Bank of India has been, from time to time, issuing guidelines on KYC/AML/CFT measures. The increasing complexity

RBI/2012-13/489 DNBS (PD).CC. No. 325/03.10.42/2012-13 May 03, 2013 Non-Deposit taking NBFCs with assets of Rs 25 cr and above/ All Deposit taking NBFCs Dear Sir, Know Your Customer (KYC) norms/Anti-Money Laundering (AML) standards/Combating of Financing of Terrorism (CFT) - Unique Customer Identification Code for NBFC Customers in India (UCIC) The Reserve Bank of India has been, from time to time, issuing guidelines on KYC/AML/CFT measures. The increasing complexity

KYC Norms/AML Standards/Combating Financing of Terrorism - Unique Customer Identification Code for NBFC Customers in India

Definition of 'Infrastructure Loan' of NBFCs - Harmonisation

RBI/2012-13/351 DNBS.PD.CC.No. 317/03.10.001/2012-13 December 28, 2012 All NBFCs Dear Sir/Madam, Definition of 'Infrastructure Loan' of NBFCs - Harmonisation Please refer to RBI’s circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.58/ 08.12.014/2012-13 dated November 20, 2012 on ‘Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13 – Definition of Infrastructure Lending' in terms of which the definition of ‘infrastructure lending for the purpose of financing of infrastructure by the banks and Financ

RBI/2012-13/351 DNBS.PD.CC.No. 317/03.10.001/2012-13 December 28, 2012 All NBFCs Dear Sir/Madam, Definition of 'Infrastructure Loan' of NBFCs - Harmonisation Please refer to RBI’s circular DBOD.No.BP.BC.58/ 08.12.014/2012-13 dated November 20, 2012 on ‘Second Quarter Review of Monetary Policy 2012-13 – Definition of Infrastructure Lending' in terms of which the definition of ‘infrastructure lending for the purpose of financing of infrastructure by the banks and Financ

Definition of 'Infrastructure Loan' of NBFCs - Harmonisation

Frauds-Classification and Reporting

RBI/2012-13/329 DNBS (PD).CC.No.315/03.10.42/2012-13 December 13, 2012 All Non Banking Financial Companies / Residuary Non Banking Companies Dear Sir / Madam, Frauds-Classification and Reporting Please refer to our Circular No 283 dated July 2, 2012 i.e. the Master Circular-Frauds – Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs. 2. As per para 3.4 of the above mentioned circular, cases of attempted fraud, involving likely loss of Rs 25 lakh or more should be r

RBI/2012-13/329 DNBS (PD).CC.No.315/03.10.42/2012-13 December 13, 2012 All Non Banking Financial Companies / Residuary Non Banking Companies Dear Sir / Madam, Frauds-Classification and Reporting Please refer to our Circular No 283 dated July 2, 2012 i.e. the Master Circular-Frauds – Future approach towards monitoring of frauds in NBFCs. 2. As per para 3.4 of the above mentioned circular, cases of attempted fraud, involving likely loss of Rs 25 lakh or more should be r

Frauds-Classification and Reporting

NBFCs/RNBCs - Uploading of Reports in 'Test Mode' on FINnet Gateway Reporting

RBI/2012-13/252 DNBS(PD).CC. No307/03.10.42/2012-13 October 16, 2012 All Non Banking Financial Companies / Residuary Non Banking Companies Dear Sir, Uploading of Reports in 'Test Mode' on FINnet Gateway Reporting Please refer to Company Circular No 247 dated October 28, 2011 on 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) Guidelines – Anti Money Laundering Standards (AML) -'Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002@@NBSP@@ - Obligations of NBFCs in terms of Rules notified thereunder’- R

RBI/2012-13/252 DNBS(PD).CC. No307/03.10.42/2012-13 October 16, 2012 All Non Banking Financial Companies / Residuary Non Banking Companies Dear Sir, Uploading of Reports in 'Test Mode' on FINnet Gateway Reporting Please refer to Company Circular No 247 dated October 28, 2011 on 'Know Your Customer' (KYC) Guidelines – Anti Money Laundering Standards (AML) -'Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002@@NBSP@@ - Obligations of NBFCs in terms of Rules notified thereunder’- R

NBFCs/RNBCs - Uploading of Reports in 'Test Mode' on FINnet Gateway Reporting

Amendment to Definition of Infrastructure Loan

RBI/2010-11/432 DNBS (PD) CC. No.213/03.10.001/2010-2011 March @@NBSP@@16, 2011 All NBFCs Dear Sir Amendment to Definition of Infrastructure Loan The term “Infrastructure Loan” has been defined in Para 2(viii) of Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007 and Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007, respectively. It has now

RBI/2010-11/432 DNBS (PD) CC. No.213/03.10.001/2010-2011 March @@NBSP@@16, 2011 All NBFCs Dear Sir Amendment to Definition of Infrastructure Loan The term “Infrastructure Loan” has been defined in Para 2(viii) of Non-Banking Financial (Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007 and Non-Banking Financial (Non - Deposit Accepting or Holding) Companies Prudential Norms (Reserve Bank) Directions, 2007, respectively. It has now

Amendment to Definition of Infrastructure Loan