Former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan has joined the Association of NBFC P2P Platforms as a patron member. The new grouping brings together P2P lending industry players aiming to represent India’s NBFC-P2P sector at key forums and influence policy and industry discussions.
The RBI is expected to issue a revised circular on upper-layer NBFCs, with its scale-based regulation framework under review. Sources say Tata Sons may not receive the exemption it sought from upper-layer classification, a move officials believe could be aimed at avoiding an NBFC listing. The decision may significantly reshape the listing trajectory.
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AI adoption is giving NBFCs a measurable edge in lending, helping them win market share by improving credit underwriting and decision speed. The shift could let NBFCs grow faster than traditional banks over the next decade, squeezing incumbents that rely on older risk models and slower processes. As efficiency rises, competitiveness tilts toward AI-first lenders.
A Sebi report has reopened the Indiabulls YES Bank saga, citing prima facie evidence that loans were routed between promoter-linked entities via IHFL and other NBFCs on a quid pro quo basis. The findings were reportedly sent to the banking regulator in 2022. Sammaan Capital argues such SPV-backed lending is common in real estate and denies any link to Sameer Gehlaut.
Spandana Sphoorty, once a star in India’s micro-lending wave, is facing fresh turbulence as rising bad loans pressure performance. The situation worsened with CEO Shalabh Saxena’s exit, highlighting how internal governance and boardroom conflicts can amplify market stress. The setback is now reverberating across the wider non-banking finance sector.
Shriram Finance reported a sharp rise in standalone net profit, up 41% year-on-year to Rs 3,014 crore for the March quarter. Net Interest Income increased as well, while Assets under Management grew 15%. The NBFC has recommended a final dividend of Rs 6 per share, taking the full FY26 dividend to Rs 10.80.
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Merisis has appointed Ruchir Kapoor to strengthen its fintech practice and drive a new wealth management foray. The hire brings over 20 years of experience spanning wealth management, fintech, NBFCs, and trade and SME banking, along with leadership experience across multiple geographies. The move signals Merisis’ intent to deepen financial services capabilities.
Gold loan fintech startups are changing gears after RBI tightened norms that disrupted their earlier loan-sourcing model. Firms like Indiagold and Oro are obtaining NBFC licenses and arranging debt funding to build direct lending loan books, while also weighing co-lending partnerships. The move aims to restore growth momentum as service-provider routes face tighter scrutiny.
A new RBI draft for “upper layer” non-bank finance companies is expected to hit core investment companies (CICs) disproportionately, mainly by raising compliance costs. Mandatory listing requirements may be onerous for CICs that don’t plan to access public markets, while an AUM-based approach could complicate governance and listing timelines.
Rajeev Jain, Managing Director of Bajaj Finance, topped the FY25 list of best-paid NBFC CEOs with a package exceeding Rs 65 crore, including ESOPs valued at around Rs 40 crore. Arvind Kapil of Poonawalla Fincorp ranked second. Among bankers, HDFC Bank’s Sashidhar Jagdishan led with pay above Rs 12 crore.
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Devesh Sachdev has joined credit platform GLAAS as a co-founder, investing USD 5 million. The startup targets embedded credit for MSMEs across India, building on Sachdev’s earlier Fusion Finance experience. GLAAS is also strengthening its NBFC, Gromor Finance, and expanding its partner network to scale lending through existing business ecosystems.
As RBI regulations tighten, fintech companies are scrambling to secure or pursue NBFC licences. For many players, the licence is more than compliance—it’s a survival lever and growth pathway. Direct lending can deliver higher margins than simply providing technology to banks or existing NBFCs, reshaping competition and strategy across the sector.
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