RBI warns banks against a loan price war
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Liquidity management vs asset quality: a key GS3 topic regarding monetary policy and banking stability.
Why in news
RBI Deputy Governor Rohit Jain warned banks against aggressive lending and a 'loan price war' triggered by a ₹11 lakh crore inflow in fresh FCNR deposits.
Background
Banks received fresh FCNR deposit inflows of approximately ₹11 lakh crore. The RBI has mopped up ₹6 lakh crore in liquidity through foreign currency interventions (swaps/spot sales) and open market operations (bond sales/long-term reverse repo).
Facts for Prelims
- FactFresh FCNR deposit inflows reached approximately ₹11 lakh crore.
- FactRBI mopped up ₹6 lakh crore in liquidity via swaps, spot dollar sales, and open market operations.
- FactYear-over-year retail credit growth was reported at 16% compared to total credit growth of nearly 19%.
- BodyFCNR (Foreign Currency Non-Resident) deposits are swapped with the central bank for rupees.
Prelims practice question
What is the primary characteristic of FCNR deposits as mentioned in the context of RBI's liquidity management?
- (a)Swapped with the central bank for rupees
- (b)Converted into gold reserves
- (c)Locked in fixed-term equity
- (d)Exchanged for international bonds
Show answer
Answer: (a) Swapped with the central bank for rupees — FCNR deposits are swapped with the central bank for rupees.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by the Reserve Bank of India in balancing liquidity management with the maintenance of asset quality in the banking sector.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Asset quality risk: Aggressive lending to NBFCs and retail sectors to cover deposit interest outgo may lead to 'sticky' non-performing assets.
Keywords: Liquidity Management · Asset Quality · Net Interest Margin · FCNR Deposits · Monetary Policy · Credit Growth
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