Bank NPAs

Rising NPAs: Indian banks brace for trouble ahead

While the overall asset quality of the banking system is expected to improve, a projected uptick in fresh NPAs demands urgent action from banks and regulators. Read more »
wilful defaulters, bank frauds, NPAs

RBI mandates banks to settle with wilful defaulters, fraudsters

#RBI seeks to address the issues of wilful defaulters and frauds to ensure maximum recovery from the distressed assets of banks. #NPAs #Banking #bankfailures Read more »
mass migration of startup entrepreneurs

Govt, RBI must brace for the looming NPA crisis

NPAs of the public sector banks will increase, especially in infrastructure sector, forcing the government to recapitalise many of them through the Union Budget. Read more »
Indian economy

Magic of 3Cs: A business restructuring mantra for corporates ravaged by Covid-19

Troubled corporates can come out stronger from business restructuring if they handle the tough times with sincerity, tenacity, and commitment. Read more »
public debt

Atmanirbhar Bharat a non-starter without an MSME surge

While the government paints a rosy picture of the expected outcomes, there are several hurdles in the road ahead for the MSME sector reforms. Read more »
World economy,

Covid-19: An opportunity for Indian banks to reinvent themselves

Banks will see their businesses and profits shrink, but quick recovery possible with some help from RBI, government. Read more »
Coronavirus impact on Indian economy

Indian economy: There is a compelling case for a massive intervention

The RBI kept itself ahead of the curve by going the whole hog and thereby keeping its promise to do “whatever it takes”. Read more »
Charan Singh, Punjab and Sind Bank

‘Good beginning by govt, RBI; but much more needs to be done’

The government and the RBI have taken some useful steps, but the situation warrants bolder measures like the ones initiated by the US and UK, says Dr Charan Singh. Read more »
NPA, Indian banking, PSBs

Will banks, investors read the signals from RBI right

The RBI decisions indicate that there is scope for further rate cuts in 2020, though they may not be on the same level as those effected in 2019. Read more »
India's finance ministry to encourage bankers to take bold lending decisions.

Modi govt takes steps to reassure PSU banks to take bold lending decisions

PSU banks have been asked to set up panel of senior officers to oversee the progress of disciplinary and internal vigilance cases to avoid harassment. Read more »