Non Performing Assets (Npa)
Non Performing Assets (Npa)
Non Performing Assets (Npa)
ASSETS (NPA)
Non Performing Asset (NPA)
Term Loan : Interest and /or installment of principal remain overdue for a
period of more than 90 days.
Cash credit and Overdraft accounts : The account remained out of order for a
period of more than 90 days in resect of an over draft or cash credit accounts.
Bills purchased and discounted :The bills remained overdue for a period of
more than 90 days in case of bills purchased and discounted.
Agriculture advances : Interest and /or installment of principal remained
overdue for 2 harvest seasons but for a period not exceeding 2 and half years
in case of advance granted for agricultural purposes.
Other accounts : Any amount to be received remained overdue for a period of
more than 90 days in respect of other accounts.
Classification of assets
Standard assets
It carries not more than the normal risk attached to the business and is not an
NPA.
Standard assets are the ones in which the bank is receiving interest as well as
the principal amount of the loan regularly from the customer. Here it is also
very important that in this case the arrears of interest and the principal
amount of loan do not exceed 90 days at the end of financial year.
If asset fails to be in category of standard asset that is amount due more than
90days then it is NPA and NPAs are further need to classify in sub categories.
Sub-standard Asset
A sub-standard asset is one which has remained NPA for a period less than or
equal to 12months from 31.3.2005.
In such case the current net worth of the borrower/guarantor or the current
market value of the security charged is not enough to ensure recovery of the
dues to the banks in full.
In other words, such an asset will have well defined credit weaknesses that
jeopardize the liquidation of the debt and are characterized by the distinct
possibility that the banks will sustain some loss, if deficiencies are not
corrected.
Doubtful Assets:
A loan asset of a bank is considered as a Standard Asset as long as the borrower is paying the
interest, instalments and other charges as and when debited to his account. A period of 30
days is generally allowed to the borrower to make such payments to the bank. In case the
borrower fails to pay or service the account within 30 days from the data of charging, the
borrowal account is termed as Irregular/Out of Order.
An account remaining irregular continuously for 90 days is classified as Sub-standard/Non-
Performing Asset (NPA). Thus, in line with the international practices on prudential norms
for banks, an asset is defined as non-performing when it ceases to generate income for the
bank. Availability of security is never a criterion for deciding whether a loan asset is
performing or non-performing.
In terms of the prudential norms, an overdue amount means any amount due to the bank
under any credit facility, which is not paid by the borrower on the due date fixed by the
bank. Further, any amount to be received for use of credit cards, debits in suspense
account, etc., from a customer and if it remains overdue for a period of more than 90 days,
the same is also to be treated as NPA.
Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)
The CAR is the parameter to reflect the financial soundness of banks. Banks maintain
capital to cushion the risk of loss in value of exposure, businesses etc. so as to protect the
depositors and general creditors against losses. Bank has a well defined Internal Capital
Adequacy Assessment Policy (ICAAP) to comprehensively evaluate and document all risks
and substantiate appropriate capital allocation so as to evolve a fully integrated
risk/capital model for both regulatory and economic capital.
The capital requirement is affected by the economic environment, the regulatory
requirement and by the risk arising from bank’s activities. The purpose of capital planning
of the bank is to ensure the adequacy of capital at the times of changing economic
conditions, even at times of economic recession. In capital planning process the bank
reviews:
Current capital requirement of the bank.
The targeted and sustainable capital in terms of business strategy and risk appetite.
The future capital planning is done on a three-year outlook
Reasons behind rise in NPA
Restriction on flow of cash done by bank due to the provisions of fund made
against NPA.
Drain of profit.
Bad effect on goodwill.
Bad effect on equity value.
Factors Impacting rise in NPAs
A "wilful default" would be deemed to have occurred if any of the following events is noted :-
(a) The unit has defaulted in meeting its payment / repayment obligations to the lender even
when it has the capacity to honour the said obligations.
(b) The unit has defaulted in meeting its payment / repayment obligations to the lender and has
not utilised the finance from the lender for the specific purposes for which finance was availed of
but has diverted the funds for other purposes.
(c) The unit has defaulted in meeting its payment / repayment obligations to the lender and has
siphoned off the funds so that the funds have not been utilised for the specific purpose for which
finance was availed of, nor are the funds available with the unit in the form of other assets.
(d) The unit has defaulted in meeting its payment / repayment obligations to the lender and has
also disposed off or removed the movable fixed assets or immovable property given by him or it
for the purpose of securing a term loan without the knowledge of the bank/lender.
(e) Routing of funds through any bank other than the lender bank or members of consortium
without prior permission of the lender;
Effect of NPA on Profitability of Bank or
FI
Asset (Credit) contraction : The increased NPAs put pressure on recycling of
funds and reduces the ability of banks for lending more and thus results in
lesser interest income. It contracts the money stock which may lead to
economic slowdown
Liability Management: In the light of high NPAs, Banks tend to lower the
interest rates on deposits on one hand and likely to levy higher interest rates
on advances to sustain NIM. This may become hurdle in smooth financial
intermediation process and hampers banks’business as well as economic
growth.
Capital Adequacy: As per Basel norms, banks are required to maintain
adequate capital on risk-weighted assets on an ongoing basis. Every increase in
NPA level adds to risk weighted assets which warrant the banks to shore up
their capital base further
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