Q. NBFCs are doing functions similar to banks. What is difference between banks & NBFCs ?
  1. NBFC cannot accept demand deposits
  2. NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system
  3. NBFCs cannot issue cheques drawn on itself
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes:
  1. NBFCs cannot accept demand deposits - Correct. Only banks can accept demand deposits from the public.
  2. NBFCs do not form part of the payment and settlement system - Correct. They are not part of systems like RTGS or NEFT which banks are part of.
  3. NBFCs cannot issue cheques drawn on itself - Correct. NBFCs cannot issue negotiable instruments like cheques.
All three statements correctly highlight regulatory differences between banks and NBFCs in India.