Correct option is B
Correct Answer: B 50%
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, as of April 2022, a company is classified as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) if its financial assets constitute more than 50% of its total assets (after deducting intangible assets). Additionally, the income generated from these financial assets should also be at least 50% of the total income. This "50-50 test" is used by the RBI to distinguish NBFCs from other types of companies.
- NBFCs are financial institutions that provide banking services without holding a banking license.
- They are regulated by the RBI under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
- Unlike banks, NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits (such as savings accounts).
- NBFCs play a significant role in lending, infrastructure financing, leasing, and other financial activities.
- RBI ensures that NBFCs maintain a certain level of transparency and financial discipline to protect the interests of depositors and customers.