01-26-2010, 11:21 AM
NBFCs are doing functions akin to that of banks, however there are a few differences:
(i) a NBFC cannot accept demand deposits (demand deposits are funds deposited at a depository institution that are payable on demand -- immediately or within a very short period -- like your current or savings accounts.)
(ii)deposit insurance facility of DICGC is not available for NBFC depositors unlike in case of banks. and
(iii) it is not a part of the payment and settlement system and as such cannot issue cheques to its customers;
(i) a NBFC cannot accept demand deposits (demand deposits are funds deposited at a depository institution that are payable on demand -- immediately or within a very short period -- like your current or savings accounts.)
(ii)deposit insurance facility of DICGC is not available for NBFC depositors unlike in case of banks. and
(iii) it is not a part of the payment and settlement system and as such cannot issue cheques to its customers;