R is carrying on the business of trading of readymade garments as a sole proprietor in Delhi. He wants to diversify his business by opening the branches in other cities across the country. Due to shortage of funds and ot

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R is carrying on the business of trading of readymade garments as a sole proprietor in Delhi. He wants to diversify his business by opening the branches in other cities across the country. Due to shortage of funds and other resources, he approaches his friend K, who is a Practicing Company Secretary (PCS) for seeking his advice on the form of business organisation which may be more beneficial for him. K advises him to convert his sole proprietorship form of business into a private company by involving his friends and relatives as the directors and members of the private company. He describes the characteristics of a private company under the Companies Act, 2013. K further advises R that the conversion of his existing form of business into a private company would provide him easy access to capital needed for diversifying his business.In accordance with the advice of K, R decided to convert his sole proprietorship business into a private company with the proposed name, R Holding Pvt. Ltd. He makes an application to the Registrar of Companies (RoC), Delhi for reservation of the proposed name of the company, R Holding Pvt. Ltd. However, the proposed name is rejected by RoC, Delhi citing the common reasons for rejection of the proposed name. R makes a fresh application for reservation of the proposed new name of the company, R Cloth Trading Pvt. Ltd. and the name is reserved by RoC, Delhi. After filing the necessary e-forms and documents with RoC, Delhi, the company, R Cloth Trading Pvt. Ltd. is incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013.K informs R about the utility of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) and accordingly, R obtains PAN in the name of the company. K also helps him in getting the GST registration in the name of the company and advises him to go for "Composition Scheme" under the GST Act, 2017. R approaches the banks for sanctioning loan for his business to enable him to open branches in the State of Uttar Pradesh. However, due to stringent loan sanctioning process of the banks, R fails to get loan from the banks for his business. R approaches K for seeking his help to arrange the required funds for the business and K helps R in getting loan for his business from, ST Finvest Ltd., a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). The loan is processed quickly by ST Finvest Ltd. to R Cloth Trading Pvt. Ltd. at a very competitive rate of interest.In view of the above, answer the following:Discuss the privileges available to ST Finvest Ltd. to process loan to R Cloth Trading Pvt. Ltd. quickly at a very competitive rate of interest as compared to the banks.

Answer & Explanation:

A Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) engaged in the business of loans and advances, acquisition of shares/stocks/bonds/debentures/securities issued by Government or local authority or other marketable securities of a like nature, leasing, hire-purchase, insurance business, chit business, etc. The privileges available to the NBFC are listed below: Competitive Interest Rates: Rate of interest is one of the main aspects of all types of loans. NBFCs have interest rates either equal to bank lending rates or at times even lower than bank rates. Quick Processing: At banks, it is very important that the applicant fulfills the eligibility criteria, but NBFCs are lenient in this aspect. This makes loan approval easier, smoother, and quicker. Less Rules and Regulations: As NBFCs are incorporated under the Companies Act (though regulated by the Reserve Bank of India), the rules and regulations for lending are not as stringent as banks. This helps borrowers to get loans easily. Last Resort of Borrowing: NBFCs are the largest propellants of ushering finance into the country. They are the last resorts of borrowing. Further, agility is a key feature for NBFCs as it sets them apart from banks. Caters Customer Needs: Another major advantage of NBFCs is the ground-level understanding of their customer's profile and the need for their credit, which gives them an edge, as their ability to customize their products according to client needs. Loan Available for Individuals with Poor Credit Rating: Loans will be offered to individuals with low credit scores by NBFCs, but most of the time, the interest rates for such borrowers will be higher than market rates. Broader Customer Base & Enhance Customer Trust: On NBFC ultimately increases the brand value of the NBFC.

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