Reserve Bank of India Issues Revised Norms for NBFCs Amid Stress Asset Projections
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What happened
The Reserve Bank of India issued revised norms for classifying Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) into an Upper Layer category, based on an asset size of Rs 1,00,000 crore or more. Concurrently, a Financial Stability Report projected that the gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio among NBFCs could rise to 2.8 per cent by March 2027 under a baseline scenario. The report also noted that the sector's aggregate Capital to Risk-weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) is expected to dip to 20.8 per cent by March 2027.
Why it matters
The regulatory changes allow eligible government-owned NBFCs to be included in the Upper Layer without mandatory stock exchange listing, while easing lending limits for Infrastructure Finance Companies (IFCs) in that category. The stress test findings highlight potential vulnerabilities, with up to seven NBFCs possibly breaching the minimum regulatory CRAR requirement of 15 per cent even under baseline conditions.
Who's involved
- Reserve Bank of IndiaCentral bank of India that issued the revised regulatory norms for NBFCs
Who could feel it
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NBFCs might face increased capital adequacy requirements or changes in lending practices due to the revised regulatory norms.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- The Reserve Bank of India inquired about the relationship between lenders and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).Sub-event
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Reserve Bank of India
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