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Funding and regulatory aspects

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What is the primary objective of treasury management in a bank?

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The primary objective is to manage the bank's liquidity, fund mobilisation, and investment of surplus funds while optimising returns within regulatory and risk parameters.

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What is the minimum Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) that Indian banks must maintain?

A

100% of net cash outflows over 30-day stress period.

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Which RBI guideline governs the Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) for Indian banks?

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RBI's Basel III framework guidelines, issued under the Banking Regulation Act, govern LCR requirements, mandating banks to hold High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLAs) to cover 30-day net cash outflows.

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What is the minimum Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) required for Indian banks under Basel III?

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NSFR must be at least 100% at all times.

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What is the Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR) and why is it important?

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NSFR is a Basel III metric requiring banks to maintain a stable funding profile over a one-year horizon; it ensures that long-term assets are funded by stable liabilities, reducing maturity mismatch risk.

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What is the current CRR rate prescribed by RBI for scheduled commercial banks?

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CRR rate is determined periodically by RBI's Monetary Policy Committee.

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What does the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) require Indian commercial banks to maintain?

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CRR requires banks to maintain a specified percentage of their Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) as cash balances with the RBI, with no interest paid on these reserves.

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What is the minimum SLR that banks are currently required to maintain in India?

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Minimum SLR is 18% of Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL).

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