RBI Lifts Supervisory Restrictions on Navi Finserv
On December 2, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted the supervisory restrictions imposed on Navi Finserv, a non-banking financial company (NBFC) led by Sachin Bansal. This decision comes after the company took significant corrective measures to address the regulatory concerns that had led to the imposition of restrictions on October 17, 2024, primarily related to loan pricing practices and non-compliance with lending norms.
The RBI had enforced the ban on Navi Finserv and three other NBFCs—DMI Finance, Asirvad Micro Finance, and Arohan Financial Services—due to material supervisory concerns. These included violations in the companies’ loan pricing policies, particularly the excessive weighted average lending rate (WALR) and interest spreads charged over their cost of funds. Additionally, issues were found with non-compliance to the Fair Practices Code and inadequate borrower assessment processes. This led to the suspension of loan sanctioning and disbursing activities, effective from October 17, 2024.
In response, Navi Finserv worked closely with the RBI, implementing corrective actions to realign its processes with regulatory guidelines. The company revamped its loan pricing practices, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance. It also updated its systems to meet RBI standards for borrower assessments and lending operations. Following these efforts, the RBI acknowledged Navi Finserv’s commitment to reform and lifted the restrictions, allowing the company to resume its lending activities.
The lifting of restrictions marks a significant milestone for Navi Finserv, enabling it to return to normal operations and restore stakeholder confidence. Previously, the company had to cancel a Rs 100 crore fundraising plan, and its ratings were put on “rating watch” by CRISIL. With the restrictions lifted, Navi Finserv aims to drive financial inclusion with customer-first, compliant financial solutions, focusing on governance and operational excellence.
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