A non-banking financial company cannot

A non-banking financial company cannot

give loans
make investments
borrow from bank
seek demand deposits from public and cannot issue cheques
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2022
The correct option is D. A non-banking financial company cannot seek demand deposits from the public and cannot issue cheques.
– Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) are financial institutions that provide banking services but do not hold a banking license.
– Unlike banks, NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits (deposits withdrawable by cheque, draft, order or otherwise). They can accept time deposits (like fixed deposits).
– NBFCs are not part of the payment and settlement system, and they cannot issue cheques drawn on themselves.
– NBFCs are permitted to give loans, make investments in securities, and borrow funds, including from banks.
– NBFCs play a crucial role in the financial system by providing services like credit, investment, and insurance.
– NBFCs are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), but the regulatory framework differs from that for banks.
– The primary distinction between banks and NBFCs lies in their ability to accept demand deposits and participate in the payment and settlement system.
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