RBI Cracks Down: Over 150 NBFCs Face Operations Halt as RBI Cancels Certificates
In a significant regulatory move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cancelled the Certificates of Registration (CoR) for 150 Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). The action, detailed in a press release dated May 14, 2026, signals a major tightening of oversight across the NBFC sector.The RBI exercised powers conferred under Section 45-IA (6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934. This sweeping move immediately prohibits these entities from transacting business as a Non-Banking Financial Institution.Regulatory Clampdown on Non-Banking Entities
The cancellation of the Certificates of Registration is a powerful regulatory step. It strips the...