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Efthalia Mercantiles Private Limited (also known as Nandan Mercantiles (P) Ltd) — NBFC Registration Status

Efthalia Mercantiles Private Limited (also known as Nandan Mercantiles (P) Ltd) is no longer registered with the Reserve Bank of India as a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC). RBI — in exercise of powers conferred under Section 45-IA(6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934— cancelled the company's Certificate of Registration (CoR No. B.05.03779) on June 10, 2026. As such, the company shall not transact the business of a Non-Banking Financial Institution.

Registration Details

Company nameEfthalia Mercantiles Private Limited (also known as Nandan Mercantiles (P) Ltd)
Registered officeChatterjee International Centre, 14th Floor, Suite A-3, 33A, Jawahar Lal Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700071
CoR numberB.05.03779
CoR issued onJuly 09, 2003
CoR cancelled onJune 10, 2026
Reason for cancellationCancelled by RBI
Legal basisSection 45-IA(6), Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Current statusNot registered — cannot transact NBFI business
RBI press release2026-2027/676 (July 15, 2026)

What Does This Cancellation Mean?

The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA(6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, cancelled the company's Certificate of Registration. The company shall not transact the business of a Non-Banking Financial Institution as defined in clause (a) of Section 45-I of the Act.

Under Section 45-IA of the RBI Act, 1934, no company can commence or carry on the business of a non-banking financial institution without obtaining a Certificate of Registration from RBI. Once the CoR is cancelled, Efthalia Mercantiles Private Limited (also known as Nandan Mercantiles (P) Ltd) cannot transact the business of a Non-Banking Financial Institution as defined in clause (a) of Section 45-I of the Act.

This was an RBI-initiated cancellation — distinct from cases where a company voluntarily surrenders its CoR while exiting the business. The practical effect for the public is the same: the entity is no longer an RBI-regulated NBFC and cannot lawfully carry on NBFI business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Efthalia Mercantiles Private Limited (also known as Nandan Mercantiles (P) Ltd) registered with RBI as an NBFC?

No. Efthalia Mercantiles Private Limited (also known as Nandan Mercantiles (P) Ltd) no longer holds a valid Certificate of Registration (CoR) as a Non-Banking Financial Company. RBI cancelled its CoR (No. B.05.03779) on June 10, 2026 under Section 45-IA(6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.

Why was the CoR of Efthalia Mercantiles Private Limited (also known as Nandan Mercantiles (P) Ltd) cancelled?

The Reserve Bank of India, in exercise of powers conferred on it under Section 45-IA(6) of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, cancelled the company's Certificate of Registration. The company shall not transact the business of a Non-Banking Financial Institution as defined in clause (a) of Section 45-I of the Act.

Can Efthalia Mercantiles Private Limited (also known as Nandan Mercantiles (P) Ltd) carry on NBFC business now?

No. After cancellation of the Certificate of Registration, the company cannot transact the business of a Non-Banking Financial Institution as defined in clause (a) of Section 45-I of the RBI Act, 1934. Dealing with an entity that carries on NBFI business without a valid CoR is not protected by RBI regulation.

How do I verify the current registration status of any NBFC?

Check the Reserve Bank of India's official website, which publishes the list of registered NBFCs as well as lists of entities whose Certificates of Registration have been cancelled or surrendered. Always verify an entity's CoR before placing deposits or borrowing.

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Disclaimer:This page reflects the Reserve Bank of India's public announcement of the cancellation of this company's Certificate of Registration and is provided for information only. For the authoritative, current registration status of any NBFC, verify against the lists published on the official RBI website (rbi.org.in).