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The terms NPAs and Stressed Assets in financial sector refers to1. Insurance companies2. Chit funds3. Banks4. Mutual fund companies

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Banks

The correct answer is Banks.

  • NPAs
    • A Non-Performing Asset (NPA) is a loan or advance for which the principal or interest payment remained overdue for a period of 90 days.
    • Banks are required to classify NPAs further into Substandard, Doubtful, and Loss Assets. 
  • Stressed assets
    • Stressed assets = NPAs + Restructured loans + Written off assets
    • The stressed asset is a powerful indicator of the health of the banking sector.
  • Bank
    • A bank is a financial institution licensed to receive deposits and make loans.
    • Banks may also provide financial services such as wealth management, currency exchange, and safe deposit boxes.
    • There are several different kinds of banks including retail banks, commercial or corporate banks, and investment banks.
    • Banks are regulated by the national government or central bank.

  • Chit funds
    • A chit fund is a type of rotating savings and credit association system.
    • Some variations of chit funds, the savings are for a specific purpose.
    • Chit funds are often microfinance organizations.
    • A chit fund comprises a group of members, called subscribers.


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