Risks
Asset Quality Risk: Potential for an increase in Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) due to borrower defaults, particularly during economic downturns or sector-specific stress.
Funding and Liquidity Risk: Reliance on market borrowings (bank loans, debt instruments) makes NBFCs susceptible to interest rate fluctuations and challenges in raising funds, especially during liquidity crunches.
Regulatory Risk: Changes in regulations from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regarding capital adequacy, asset classification, provisioning norms, or lending practices can impact profitability and operations.
Intense Competition: Fierce competition from banks and other NBFCs can put pressure on lending margins and market share.
Interest Rate Risk: Mismatches in the repricing of assets (loans) and liabilities (borrowings) can affect net interest margins in a volatile interest rate environment.