
The RBI has issued the “RBI (Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) - Branch Authorisation) Amendment Directions, 2026” to enhance operational flexibility for NBFCs while ensuring regulatory oversight. The rules have come into force with immediate effect.
All applications must be submitted through the Platform for Regulatory Application, Validation And AutHorisation (PRAVAAH) portal. Under the revised norms, deposit-taking NBFCs with Net Owned Funds (NOF) up to ₹50 crore or lower credit ratings are permitted to open branches only within the state of their registered office.
