India's central bank tightens rules on bank loan-loss provisions

8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 27

The Reserve Bank of India now requires banks to classify loans into three risk-based stages and adopt an expected credit loss framework.
This change means banks must set aside more capital for potential loan losses, which is expected to reduce profits across the sector.
The move aims to align Indian banking regulations with global standards, following proposals first introduced by the RBI in early 2023.

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