Piramal Finance Exits Housing Finance, Becomes NBFC-ICC
Why in the news
Piramal Finance Ltd, once called Piramal Capital & Housing Finance, left the housing finance business and moved to another NBFC category.
Key facts
- RBI issued a fresh Certificate of Registration on April 4, 2025 citing Section 45 IA of the RBI Act, 1934.
- New status: NBFC-Investment and Credit Company (NBFC-ICC); no public deposits.
- The Housing Finance Company registration was surrendered voluntarily, ending mortgage and home loan activity.
Significance
- Focus moves to investment, credit and structured lending, with more room for non-housing loans.
- Current home loan borrowers could be moved or handled under changed terms.
Exam angle
- Category: NBFC-ICC; law: RBI Act 1934.