· Shaktikanta Das Wiki · Reserve Bank of India WikiTurnaround of the Indian banking system
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Why it mattersDas reviews how Indian lenders recovered from a period of heavy bad loans.
Problems raised
- Indian banks once had many problems.
- Stressed loans were high.
- Credit risk transfer was underdeveloped.
Solutions proposed
- Turn around the banking system.
- Allow securitisation and loan transfers.
- Strengthen bank balance sheets.