The Company was originally incorporated on December, 21, 1936 in the name of “The New Bank Limited” under the Companies Act, 1913. The name of the company was subsequently changed to 'The New Bank of India Limited' with effect from 4th November, 1941. The company was carrying on banking business at that time. The banking business of the Company was taken over by the Govt. of India in the year 1980.

After nationalization of the banking business the Company changed this name to present name i.e. N.B.I. Industrial Finance Co. Limited with effect from May 26, 1951 & since then the company has been carrying on business as a 'Non Banking Financial Company' (NBFC). The company is registered with Reserve Bank of India as NBFC vide Registration Number 5.00252. The company is presently engaged mainly in investment in shares in securities & financial activity. There has not been any reorganization, reconstruction or amalgamation after 1981.

Business of the company

The company is presently engaged mainly in the business of investment in shares & securities & financial activity.