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Credit control and monitoring

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What is the primary purpose of credit monitoring in a bank?

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Credit monitoring ensures that loans are being used for the intended purpose and that the borrower's financial health remains sound, enabling early detection of potential defaults.

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What is the meaning of 'credit control' in banking?

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Process of managing and regulating credit sanctioned to borrowers.

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What is a loan review mechanism (LRM) in the context of credit control?

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Loan Review Mechanism is an independent, ongoing review of credit quality conducted by the bank to identify weaknesses in individual accounts and ensure adherence to credit policies and RBI guidelines.

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What is 'post-disbursement credit monitoring' in banks?

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Surveillance of loans after funds are released to borrowers.

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What does the term 'evergreening of loans' refer to?

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Evergreening refers to the practice of extending fresh credit or restructuring existing loans to conceal a borrower's inability to repay, thereby artificially keeping the account Standard instead of classifying it as NPA.

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What is the primary tool used by banks to monitor working capital borrowers?

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Quarterly Information System (QIS) submitted by borrowers.

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What is the significance of a quarterly information system (QIS) in credit monitoring?

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QIS requires borrowers with large credit limits to submit quarterly data on production, sales, stocks, and receivables, enabling banks to track deviations from projections and take corrective action promptly.

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What is meant by 'credit supervision' in the banking context?

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Regular oversight of accounts to ensure proper end-use of funds.

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