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Shadow Banking and NBFC Sector

Subject: Economics

Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) offer credit outside traditional banking channels—supporting SMEs, vehicle loans, and consumer finance. However, unbridled growth risks liquidity mismatches and defaults. The IL&FS crisis highlighted the need for tighter RBI oversight on asset-liability management. Exams focus on how NBFC expansions complement banks yet require prudent regulation to prevent systemic shocks and ensure depositors’ protection.

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