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NBFC

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What does NBFC stand for in the Indian financial system?

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NBFC stands for Non-Banking Financial Company, which is a company registered under the Companies Act and engaged in the business of loans, advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds, leasing, hire-purchase, or insurance business.

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What is the full form of NBFC-ND-SI as used by RBI?

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Non-Deposit Taking Systemically Important NBFC

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Which Act governs the registration and regulation of NBFCs in India?

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NBFCs are governed by Chapter III-B of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, which provides the RBI with powers to regulate, supervise, and register NBFCs.

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What is the asset size threshold for an NBFC to be classified as systemically important?

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Asset size of Rs. 500 crore or more

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What is the minimum Net Owned Fund (NOF) required for an NBFC to register with the RBI?

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The minimum Net Owned Fund (NOF) required for an NBFC to commence or carry on the business of a non-banking financial institution is Rs. 10 crore, as revised by RBI.

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Which type of NBFC is primarily engaged in lending against gold jewellery?

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NBFC-Gold Loan Companies

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What is the principal business criterion that determines whether a company is classified as an NBFC?

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A company is classified as an NBFC if its financial assets constitute more than 50% of total assets and income from financial assets constitutes more than 50% of gross income — this is called the '50-50 test'.

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Under SBR framework, NBFCs are classified into how many layers?

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Four layers: Base, Middle, Upper, and Top

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