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PRAVAAH: RBI's portal for applications and approvals

Reserve Bank of India · pravaah.rbi.org.in Free Advanced India

The RBI's online portal for licence and registration applications, including an NBFC's Certificate of Registration.

  • File the NBFC registration application here.
  • Track queries and the status of your application online.
  • Keep a clean audit trail of the source of your capital before you file.
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The question it answers

  1. How do I start an NBFC or a lending company in India?

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