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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is revised exposure limits for urban cooperative banks to a group of borrowers?
A
40%
B
25%
C
15%
D
23%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -2.2 UCBs shall have at least 50 per cent of their aggregate loans and advances comprising loans of not more than ₹25 lakh or 0.2% of their tier I capital, whichever is higher, subject to a maximum of Rs. 1 crore, per borrower/party.

Detailed explanation-2: -1 The exposure of UCBs to housing, real estate and commercial real estate loans would be limited to 10 per cent of their total assets.

Detailed explanation-3: -According to the master circular issued on June 23, the RBI has reduced the exposure limits of UCBs to a group of connected borrowers by 15 per cent from the previous limit of 40 per cent to 25 per cent. The loan exposure limit for a single borrower for UCBs remain unchanged at 15 per cent, though.

Detailed explanation-4: -Group exposure limit determines the maximum amount a bank can lend to one business house. This is done to prevent the troubles at entity having a spillover effect on the bank which could lead to a systemic risk.

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