They suggested that the central bank could look at a reasonable cap to the FLDG models, given RBI's concerns of around build-up of systemic risk and 100% risk transfer rather than banning it outright
According to the memorandum, if NBFCs are to be regulated like banks, then the typical NBFC model of lending will suffer which will have an impact lending to the unbanked/ underbanked segment
Officials said further investigation revealed that other insurance companies and NBFCs also exploited a similar route to avail of ineligible ITC
Modifying its earlier order, the finance ministry has permitted state-owned NBFCs to issue 'Letter of Comfort (LOC)' to banks for for fund tie-up for infra projects. Earlier in March, the finance ministry had asked other ministries and departments not to issue 'Letter of Comfort' to any hired entity for undertaking projects on their behalf, as part of efforts to improve transparency in fiscal management. "In view of the foregoing and considering that the CPSE-NBFCs are important players in the infrastructure sector, it has been decided that CPSE NBFCs may issue LOCs," an office memorandum issued by the finance ministry dated June 10 said. The memorandum posted on the the finance ministry website on Monday laid down certain conditions which include that lender should be a NBFC (Non-Banking Finance Company) registered with RBI. NBFCs should be involved in infrastructure sector and LOCs should be provided by banks only for opening letter of credit for supply of goods and services by .
LIC has increased its stake in non-banking finance company Capri Global Capital, to over 7% from 5% earlier, during the February-June period with an investment of over Rs 221 cr, LIC said
Impact NBFCs will need Rs 58,000 crore equity, according CIBIL assessment
NBFCs and fintech players have urged Sitharaman to enhance the lending facilities by three to four years
Greater flexibility now given for purchasing AA and below-rated papers
The banks are expected to start credit operations from April 20, in a bid to help a staggered restart of the economic activities
Sachin Chaturvedi, a member of the Central Board of RBI, describes Das as a person who brings in pragmatism, commitment, transparency and sincerity to the table.
Many non-banking housing financiers have, over the past few months, witnessed deterioration in their wholesale real-estate asset loan book, warranting higher provisioning and thereby limiting growth
However, some financial stocks, with weak fundamentals, missed the rally. For instance, Indian Bank, YES Bank, and Indiabulls Ventures slipped up to 9 per cent.
State-owned lenders will hold meetings with Non-Banking Financing Companies--or shadow banks--and new retail customers in 200 districts till September 29 to explore giving credit
The government has allowed the NBFCs and HFCs to buy back their assets 'after a specified period of 12 months' as a repurchase transaction, on a right of first refusal basis
A single mega entity would provide India with the sovereign fund raising arm that has been tried through other hoary routes like the oft-tried sequestering a part of foreign exchange reserves