NBFC can not to be partner in partnership firms

RBI/2010-11/453 DNBS.PD/ CC.NO. 214 / 03.02.002 /2010-11 March 30, 2011 All NBFCs Dear Sir, NBFCs not to be Partners in Partnership firms It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank of India that some NBFCs have large investments in / have contributed capital to partnership firms. 2. In view of the risks involved in NBFCs associating themselves with partnership firms, it has been decided to prohibit NBFCs from contributing capital to any partnership firm or to be partners in partnership firms. In cases of existing partnerships, NBFCs may seek early retirement from the partnership firms. 3. Copies of Amending Notifications No. DNBS.227/CGM (US)-2011 and No. DNBS.228/ CGM (US)-2011 dated March 30, 2011 are enclosed for meticulous compliance.