NBFC ( Non- banking Financial Institution), are engaged in the business of providing financial services to their customer but it cannot possess a Banking License. After getting NBFC registration, theses companies can offer Banking services such as providing Bank Loans, assets mortgage, Insurance etc. However, the do not have permission to perform banking operations such as accepting o0f Demand deposits from the public and also they are not allowed to issue cheques to public. NBFC are registered as per the rules given under Companies act, 2013 and the RBI Act, 1934. NBFC can provide both secured and unsecured to takers based on the alternative Lending models. Government of India is also promoting these registrations so that unorganised money lenders or people who are willing to run their Financial services can do it easily.
NBFC Registration- What is NBFC
Roles and Functions of NBFC
NBFC have very significant role to play and also these are working actively to promote Financial inclusion and also to those who are complimenting banking sectors.
Some of the Roles and Functions of NBFC are as follows:-
1)NBFC creates a favorable balance in addressing the Financial needs of the country, also when large number of applicants are turned down by Traditional Banks of India.
2)NBFC provides loan on alternative credit basis to assess the loan application.
3)Indian Fintech startup use these registrations in order to offer Financial Services.
Reviewed by: BIATConsultant CA, CS, legal, tax, finance, and compliance expert team.
Last reviewed: May 28, 2026.
Relevant official references: Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Reserve Bank of India.
Important note: Timelines, government fees, professional fees, document requirements, and approvals depend on the applicable authority, applicant profile, document readiness, and current regulatory process.
FAQ
There are Two kinds of NBFC in India and they are as follows-
NBFC based on the authorization to take deposits
1.The Deposit taking NBFC (Type 1)
2.Non- Banking accepting NBFC (Type 2)
NBFC based on their activities :
1.Non-Banking Financial Company-- Investment and credit company
2.Infrastructure Debt Fund
3.Peer to peer lending marketplace
4.Infrastructure Finance company
5.Core investment company
6.Mortgage guarantee company
7.Mutual benefit Finance company


