Friday, July 27, 2012

Yet another blow for Indian banks?

......In order to prudently recognise the inherent risks in existing assets classified as standard on restructuring, an RBI working group has called for additional provisioning on these assets. It states that the provision requirement on such existing accounts should be increased from the present 2% to 5% in a phased manner over a two-year period. Thus provision will be increased to 3.5% in the first year and 5% in the second year. However, in cases of new restructuring of standard asset, the working group recommends that a 5% provision should be made with immediate effect. If this move is implemented, state run banks will see a strain in profits, while private sector banks will be relatively sheltered.......

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