CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who proposed strict rules on opening and running of current accounts of corporate borrowers in order to tackle fund diversion?
A
Reserve Bank of India
B
Dena Bank
C
Canara Bank
D
State Bank of India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -2.2 In accordance with these guidelines, the working capital requirement is to be assessed at 25% of the projected turnover to be shared between the borrower and the bank, viz. borrower contributing 5% of the turnover as net working capital (NWC) and bank providing finance at a minimum of 20% of the turnover.

Detailed explanation-2: -The banking system in India is regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), through the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949. Some important aspects of the regulations that govern banking in this country, as well as RBI circulars that relate to banking in India, will be explored below.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diversion of Funds means (mis)utilization of Funds for a purpose for which loan was not sanctioned. Most common example is buying immovable property out of the Cash Credit Limit, which is being sanctioned for working capital purposes.

Detailed explanation-4: -MPBF was introduced in the early seventies based on the recommendations of the Tandon and Chore Committee. Corporates, however, were never really in favour of it.

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