India

India's bank resolution plans fraught with political obstacles: Fitch

It may be difficult to generate political support for the potential overhaul.

India's bank resolution plans fraught with political obstacles: Fitch

It may be difficult to generate political support for the potential overhaul.

How will India's draft bill on resolution affect banks?

Moody's says it will enhance systemic stability.

Indian banks' asset metrics to remain weak in the next 12-18 months

It will reflect the system's credit binge in 2009-12.

Chart of the Week: Weak capital levels of India's state-owned banks a key credit constraint

Moody's suggests slowing loan growth to single digits to bridge the capital shortfall.

Stressed assets of Indian banks: Way forward

As per Reserve Bank of India, the Indian banking system has gross stressed assets of 11.5% of total assets, as of March 2016. Amongst the various categories of banks, the percentage for public sector banks is, as expected, highest at 14.5%.

Redesigning the Indian monetary policy framework

The classical central banker’s dilemma is how to address the growth versus inflation conflict. The prevailing orthodoxy has remained an independent monetary policy using base interest rates as the primary management tool.

Pressures on India's public banks to remain despite the USD3.4bn capital injection

Indian banks will need USD90bn in total additional capital to meet Basel III requirements.

Indian banks plagued with significant amounts of NPLs

Gross NPL ratio increased sharply to 7.6% in March.

Indian banks' liquidity to move from negative to neutral

It will progressively release INR750-800b in the system.

Will consolidation in the Indian banking sector be a boon or a bane?

The long-term benefits far outweigh short-term challenges.