Maharashtra: NBFCs want permission to function their offices with at least 30 per cent staff SECTIONS Share Synopsis The state government which announced a month long shutdown, has exempted banks, stock exchanges, asset management companies and insurance firms from the closure of offices. Agencies Representative Image Non-bank lenders and housing finance companies have approached the Maharashtra government and sought permission to function their offices and branches with at least 30 percent staff strength. NBFCs have requested that they should be treated on par with banks and included in essential services category. The state government which announced a month long shutdown, has exempted banks, stock exchanges, asset management companies and insurance firms from the closure of offices.