NBFC Reporting & Related Party Lending: Key Insights

Description:
The Mehta & Mehta Webinar Series presents an in-depth discussion on NBFC Reporting and Related Party Lending, exploring RBI’s latest reforms that aim to transform compliance, governance, and transparency across the financial sector.

Featuring experts from JM Financial, Coromandel Group, and the Mehta & Mehta Panel, the session decodes two landmark frameworks — RBI’s Supervisory Reporting Directions, 2024 and the Draft Regulatory Framework on Lending to Related Parties, 2025 — and their practical impact on NBFC operations.

🔹 RBI’s Supervisory Reporting Directions, 2024 – From Fragmented Filings to Unified Oversight

The panel explained how RBI has consolidated multiple returns into a single, structured reporting system to ensure data accuracy, automation, and accountability.
Key highlights include:

Fixed periodicity for returns and mandatory nil filings.

Board and management responsibility for data validation.

Emphasis on system-based filings and external IS audits to enhance reliability.

🔹 Draft Regulatory Framework on Lending to Related Parties, 2025 – Toward Transparent Dealings

Experts discussed the RBI’s effort to harmonize lending governance across NBFCs, SEBI, and the Companies Act.
Key takeaways:

Comprehensive definition of related parties.

Mandatory Board-approved credit policy with exposure limits.

Whistle-blower mechanisms and semi-annual disclosures.

Emphasis on fair lending, transparency, and conflict prevention.

🔹 IT Audits, Data Controls & Operational Preparedness

Speakers emphasized the importance of secure IT infrastructure, vulnerability assessments, and business continuity plans, reinforcing that digital resilience is now integral to compliance integrity.

🔹 The Governance Imperative

Panelists highlighted that compliance is no longer a checklist — it’s about proving credibility through data and conduct.
They underscored the growing roles of Risk, Internal Audit, and Independent Directors in ensuring transparency and ethical governance.

🔹 Key Challenges

Shortage of independent directors with IT expertise.

System integration challenges for mid-sized NBFCs.

Need for stronger collaboration among CS, CFOs, CISOs, and Compliance Officers.

The session concluded with a powerful message — transparency, accountability, and digital trust form the core of RBI’s regulatory vision.

🎥 Watch now to gain practical insights on navigating RBI’s evolving compliance frameworks and building governance excellence in your organization.

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