Archive · 13 Sep 2026
RBI Rejects Tata Sons’ Request to Surrender NBFC Registration
Tata Sons asked the Reserve Bank of India to let it voluntarily give up its CoR.
The RBI considered the request and later messages from Tata Sons.
The request was made on March 28, 2024.
The RBI decided not to approve it.
Instead, the bank told Tata Sons to follow all the rules for NBFC–Upper Layer entities.
Tata Sons must take the necessary steps to meet those rules.
The matter is connected to Tata Sons being required to list publicly.
The articles do not give more details about the specific compliance steps.
The Reserve Bank of India declined Tata Sons’ request to voluntarily surrender its CoR.
The decision followed Tata Sons’ application dated March 28, 2024, and later correspondence.
The RBI said it could not approve the request after considering the application and correspondence.
Tata Sons was advised to take action to fully comply with rules for NBFC–Upper Layer entities.
The RBI’s order means Tata Sons must address those requirements while proceeding with its public-listing obligations.
- Who
- Tata Sons and the Reserve Bank of India.
- What
- The RBI declined Tata Sons’ request to voluntarily surrender its CoR and advised it to comply with NBFC–Upper Layer requirements.
- When
- Tata Sons submitted its application on March 28, 2024; the RBI’s decision followed subsequent correspondence.
- Why
- The RBI said Tata Sons must take necessary action to ensure full compliance with applicable NBFC–Upper Layer guidelines and instructions.
- Applicant
- Tata Sons
- Regulator
- Reserve Bank of India
- Application date
- March 28, 2024
- Request
- Voluntary surrender of the CoR
- Decision
- The RBI could not approve the request
- Required action
- Full compliance with guidelines and instructions applicable to NBFC–Upper Layer entities
- Listing context
- The order concerns Tata Sons’ requirement to list publicly