RBI’s Financial Stability Report for December 2021 – Bank NPAs may go beyond 8% by September 2022,

Reserve Bank released the 24th issue of the Financial Stability Report (FSR), which reflects the collective assessment of the Sub-Committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) on risks to financial stability and the resilience of the financial system.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016—- A Primer

The presence of multiple laws, forums and complexities resulted in delays in the timely resolution of the distressed entities and eventually resulting in deterioration of assets and their realizable value. The IBC 2016 laid down a collective mechanism for resolution of insolvencies in the country in a time bound manner and to preserve the economic value of assets of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals and to promote entrepreneurship, availability of credit and balance the interests of all the stakeholders

Lakshmi Vilas Bank Crisis – All you want to know about

Lakshmi Vilas Bank is the third Bank after the PMC and Yes Bank to be placed under Moratorium in the recent times. The financial position of The Lakshmi Vilas Bank Ltd. (the bank) has undergone a steady decline with the bank incurring continuous losses over the last three years, eroding its net-worth. In absence of any viable strategic plan, declining advances and mounting non-performing assets (NPAs), the losses are expected to continue. The bank has not been able to raise adequate capital to address issues around its negative net-worth and continuing losses. Further, the bank is also experiencing continuous withdrawal of deposits and low levels of liquidity.

Fair Practices Code for Asset Reconstruction Companies

RBI has issued instructions to All Asset Reconstruction Companies in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 9 of the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Securities Interest Act, 2002, Asset Reconstruction Companies registered with the Bank to adopt ‘Fair Practices Code’ so as to ensure transparency and fairness in their operation.

RBI announces further measures for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced further measures, including extending the time for realisation and repatriation of proceeds for exports made up to or on July 31, 2020 to 15 months from the date of export against nine months earlier, while upping the temporary accommodation it provides to States and Union Territories to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The central bank also said it is not activating the counter cyclical capital buffer for banks.

RBI’s COVID-19 – Regulatory Package

RBI has issued directions to all the financing agencies including all Banks, Financial Institutions, NBFC’s & Cooperative Banks etc under COVIC-19 Regulatory Package.

Seventh Bi-monthly Monetary Policy Statement, 2019-20 – Resolution of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) Reserve Bank of India

A day after Modi govt began its economy rescue in right earnest with a Rs 1.70 lakh crore coronavirus counter, the Reserve Bank of India joined the big fight today with a host of measures aimed at minimising the damage from Covid-19.
These measures come just hours after Moody’s Investors Service cut India’s growth forecasts for 2020 calendar year to 2.5% from 5.3%. The MPC decided by 4-2 majority to reduce repo rate by 75 basis points to 4.4 per cent. The reverse repo rate was cut by 90 bps to 4 per cent, creating an asymmetrical corridor.

Reporting of Large Exposures to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) – UCBs

RBI decided that Primary (Urban) Co-operative Banks (UCBs) having total assets of ₹500 crore and above as on 31st March of the previous financial year shall report credit information, including classification of an account as Special Mention Account (SMA), on all borrowers having aggregate exposures of ₹5 crore and above with them to Central Repository of Information on Large Credits (CRILC) maintained by the Reserve Bank. Aggregate exposure shall include all fund-based and non-fund based exposure, including investment exposure on the borrower.

Cabinet approves seven amendments to IBC for easier resolution

The Union Cabinet cleared seven amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) during its meeting on Wednesday 17th July  which will allow the government to stick to strict timelines, and simultaneously, maximise the value of an insolvent entity from the resolution plan as a going concern. The amendments will also aid decision-making in the…

Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets

Reserve Bank of India has issued a new framework on 7th June 2019 for resolution of bad loans, replacing the previous norms quashed by the Supreme Court in April, offering a 30-day gap for stress recognition instead of the one-day default earlier. The apex court had on April 2 struck down the stringent RBI circular, issued…