What are the conditions apply for loan against FCNR/NRE deposits?
Q: Is there any upper limit for loans against security of NRI’s term deposits like FCNR/NRE? Ans.: Except usual margin requirement, no upper ceiling is prescribed for loans to NRIs or third parties in India against security of FCNR/NRE deposits. However, the loan shall be for the purpose other than the investments specified in FEMA…
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What is a power of attorney (POA)?
A Power of attorney (POA) is a written instruction by which one person is empowered to act on behalf of another. That is to say, to do any lawful act or series of lawful acts on behalf of the principal person by his agent. The Power of Attorney can be made in two types, special…
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What is a mandate?
The mandate and power of attorney are the rights cast upon a third person to act on behalf of the principal person/s. The rights of mandate and power of attorney holders are very similar in the operation of bank accounts but they are issued for different reasons and purposes. A mandate is a simple letter…
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What is the fair practices code for debt collection by the banks?
The fair practices code for debt collection framed by the banks is revolved around dignity and respect to customers. The codes are outlined based on recommendations of the Working Group on Lenders’ Liability Laws constituted by the Government of India. Banks security repossession policies were aimed at recovery of dues in the event of default…
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What is Selective Credit Control?
Selective credit control means control over bank finance against the security of sensitive commodities. In exercise of powers conferred by Section 21 & 35A of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, the Reserve Bank of India issues directives to commercial banks from time to time, stipulating specific restrictions on bank advances against specified sensitive commodities. The…
What are the regulatory restrictions on bank lending?
In terms Banking Regulation Act, 1949, RBI provides a framework of the rules, regulations, and instructions with regard to bank lending. Accordingly it has issued following directions to scheduled commercial banks on statutory and other restrictions on loans and advances. A bank cannot grant any loans and advances on the security of its own shares.…
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