Ethical Loan Recovery Policies in Banking
IntroductionIn India, loan recovery is a critical function of banks and financial institutions, aimed at managing and reducing non-performing assets (NPAs). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provides comprehensive guidelines that emphasize ethical practices, borrower protection, and transparency in the recovery process. This article explores the key elements of the recovery policy followed by Indian…
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Loan Default and Rescheduling in Retail Lending: Implications and Strategies
IntroductionIn the retail lending landscape, timely repayment of loans is essential for maintaining the financial health of both borrowers and lenders. However, due to various unforeseen circumstances, borrowers may sometimes fail to meet their repayment obligations. This article explores the concept of loan default, its consequences, and how loan rescheduling can serve as a preventive…
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What is Corporate Debt Restructuring (“CDR”) Scheme
Corporate Debt Restructuring (“CDR”) is typically a voluntary framework, under which financial institutions and banks restructure the debt of companies facing financial difficulties due to various factors, to provide support at the right time for such businesses. It helps a company in financial distress realign its obligations and restore liquidity, avoid bankruptcy, and stay in…
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Does RBI circular dilute the penal measures on borrowers classified as wilful defaulter or fraud?
In view of Bank unions AIBOC and AIBEA have opposed the Reserve Bank’s move to allow lenders to settle loans of wilful defaulters under compromise settlement, the central bank in a follow-up on Monday issued FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) related to its June 8 circular. RBI denied that it has introduced a new clause permitting…
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What is Technical write-off, is it a normal banking practice?
Regulated Entities like banks and NBFCs may undertake technical write-offs in loan accounts that are either considered unrecoverable or whose recovery is likely to consume disproportionate resources of the lenders. The board approval will be required for compromise settlements or technical write-offs for accounts categorised as wilful defaulters or fraud. As for technical or prudential…
RBI frames policies for undertaking compromise settlements and technical write offs
RBI permitted Regulated Entities (Res) like banks, NBFCs, and other financial institutions to put in place Board-approved policies for undertaking compromise settlements with the borrowers as well as for technical write-offs. Compromise settlement for this purpose shall refer to any negotiated arrangement with the borrower to fully settle the claims of the RE against the…
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