RBI Draft on NBFC Revolving Credit: FIDC Concerns Explained
Why in the news
The NBFC lobby is readying objections to the draft.
Key facts
- Draft dated 6 August: term loans only for NBFCs.
- Finance Industry Development Council (FIDC) is the NBFC SRO.
- Fear: regulatory arbitrage benefiting banks.
| Aspect | Term loan | Revolving credit |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Fixed sum paid once, repaid on a schedule | Limit usable, repayable and usable again |
| Examples | Home, vehicle, business term loans | Cash credit, overdraft, working capital, credit cards |
| Sanction | Fresh each time | One time, repeated use |
Exam angle
- SRO: FIDC.