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NON PERFORMING ASSETS(NPA)
WHAT IS A NPA (NON PERFORMING ASSET)
Non Performing Asset means an asset or account of borrower, which has been classified by a bank or financial institution as sub-standard, doubtful or loss asset, in accordance with the directions or guidelines relating to asset classification issued by RBI.
Non-performing asset (NPA) shell be a loan or an advance where; i. interest and /or installment of principal remain overdue for a period of more than 90 days in respect of a Term Loan, ii. the account remains 'out of order' for a period of more than 90 days, inrespect of an overdraft/ cash Credit(OD/CC), iii. the bill remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days in the case of bills purchased and …show more content…

6. Deficiencies on the part of banks like delay in release of funds and delay in release of subsidiesby government.

7. Delay in finalization of rehabilitation package bythe board of Industrial and Reconstruction (BIFR).

8. Absence of written policies. The absence of portfolio concentration limits, poor industry analysis, cursory financial analysis of borrowers. 9. Inadequate customers contract .Excessive reliance on collateral, absence of follow up action by banks, poor control on loan documentation.

10. Absence of asset classification and loan loss provisioning standards and

11. The lack of co-ordination between the financial institutions and commercial banks, which provide long-term needs of industry that, enables the industry to misuse the funds.
IMPORTANCE OF NPA’S TO BANKS
NPAs reflect the performance of banks. A high level of NPAs suggests high probability of a large number of credit defaults that affect the profitability and net-worth of banks and also erodes the value of the asset. The NPA growth involves the necessity of provisions, which reduces the over all profits and shareholders value.

Impact of NPAs on Banking Operations:
The efficiency of a bank is not reflected only by the size of its balance sheet but also the level of return on its assets. The NPAs do not generate interest income for banks but at the same time banks are required to provide provisions for NPAs from their current profits .The NPAs have

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