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RBI Urges NBFCs, HFCs to Uphold Underwriting Standards

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: MUMBAI: On Monday, Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra emphasized the necessity for robust underwriting standards and meticulous asset quality monitoring during a meeting with senior officials from selected non-banking financial companies (NBFCs). This engagement is part of the Reserve Bank’s ongoing dialogue with regulated entities. The Governor convened with managing directors and chief executive officers (MDs and CEOs) of various NBFCs, including government-backed firms, housing finance companies (HFCs), and microfinance institutions. In his opening remarks, the Governor acknowledged the vital role NBFCs and HFCs play in promoting credit flow. He…

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Real Estate, NBFCs Drive Salary Growth by 2026: Aon Study

NEW DELHI: A recent study by Aon, a global professional services firm, predicts a 9% salary increase across India by 2026, primarily fueled by robust growth in the real estate and non-banking financial company (NBFC) sectors. Driving Talent Demand: Real Estate and Infrastructure The real estate and infrastructure sectors are expected to see significant salary increases of 10.9% in 2026, slightly up from 10.5% in 2025. This growth is attributed to government capital investments, real estate market recoveries, and increasing institutional involvement. Roopank Chaudhary, a partner at Aon, stated that investments in infrastructure and policy reforms are boosting hiring. “Real…

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NBFCs urge RBI for reduced risk weight on property loans

MUMBAI: Non-bank lenders are urging the central bank to reconsider certain regulations, including risk weights for products like loans against property (LAP). They argue that the risk profiles of these assets do not warrant being categorized alongside unsecured loans or standard mortgages. According to one source familiar with the matter, “Losses on LAP are considerably lower than those on housing loans, primarily due to heightened transaction risks in housing finance.” They feel risk weights for LAPs should be reduced or, at the very least, aligned with those of housing loans. In discussions with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), non-banking…