Banks’ gross NPA ratio falls to 9.1% in FY19: RBI

30 Aug 2019 Evaluate

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its annual report for 2019 has stated that steadfastly pursued recognition, repair and resolution of stressed assets resulted in the gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio of both public and private sector banks declining to 9.1 percent in financial year 2019 (FY19) as compared to 11.2 percent in FY18.

According to the report, after the initial teething difficulties, the insolvency and bankruptcy code is proving to be a game-changer. It noted that recoveries have gradually improved and as a result, deadlock in the potential path of the investment cycle are easing. It also stated that capital buffers have been strengthened by recapitalisation to the tune of Rs 2.7 lakh crore, including the budgetary allocations for FY20 and the abatement of stress has rekindled bank credit inflows, which are getting broad- based.

The report further noted that a new framework for resolution of bad loans issed in June 2019 provide incentives for early resolution, with discretion to lenders on the processes. It said the objective is to ring-fence future build-ups of NPAs and protect the banking sector. It pointed out that the large exposure framework was revised to capture exposures and concentration risks more accurately and to align the framework with the international best practices. It added that the minimum leverage ratio has been revised for the systemically important banks and other financial entities for greater harmonisation with Basel III standards.

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