RBI revises CoR surrender application criteria for NBFCs and HFCs
The Reserve Bank of India has revised the application process for voluntary surrender and cancellation of Certificate of Registration (CoR) for NBFCs and HFCs. This change follows the amendment directions dated 29 April 2026, and the updated application form and indicative checklist are now available for submission on the PRAVAAH portal.
Highlights
- RBI has updated the application process and checklist for voluntary surrender of CoR as per the revised directions dated 29 April 2026.
- NBFCs and HFCs can now submit the revised application along with all required documents through the PRAVAAH portal.
- NBFCs and HFCs must continue to comply with all regulatory and supervisory obligations until formal notification of CoR cancellation is received.
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Revised Application Process and Documentation Requirements
Based on the Reserve Bank of India's press release dated 23 September 2025, the application form and indicative checklist for voluntary surrender of CoR were provided, which have now been updated following the amendment directions dated 29 April 2026. This revision aligns with the changes related to Unregistered Type I NBFCs under the Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies, Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation) Amendment Directions, 2026.Applicant NBFCs, including HFCs, can submit the duly filled application form and all required documents as per the checklist through the PRAVAAH portal. The central bank aims to make the voluntary surrender process more transparent and standardized, ensuring uniform scrutiny of cancellation applications.
Compliance to Continue Until Cancellation
The central bank has clarified that mere submission of the application and supporting documents does not constitute cancellation of the CoR. The concerned entities must continue to comply with all applicable guidelines and directions issued by the RBI, NHB, and other competent authorities.Until the RBI formally notifies the concerned entity of the CoR cancellation, NBFCs and HFCs must continue to submit all required regulatory and supervisory returns. This arrangement is crucial to maintain regulatory continuity in the non-banking financial sector and to prevent any supervisory gaps during the cancellation process.
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