Components of assets and liabilities in banks balance sheet and their management
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What are the two broad sides of a bank's balance sheet?
A bank's balance sheet has two sides: the liabilities side (sources of funds) comprising capital, reserves, deposits, and borrowings; and the assets side (uses of funds) comprising loans, investments, cash, and fixed assets.
What does the liability side of a bank's balance sheet primarily represent?
Sources of funds: deposits, borrowings, and capital.
Which component of a bank's liabilities represents the owners' stake?
Capital and reserves represent the owners' stake, forming the net worth of the bank. This includes paid-up capital, share premium, statutory reserves, and retained earnings.
What is meant by 'demand deposits' in a bank's balance sheet?
Deposits repayable on demand without prior notice.
What is the largest liability component for most commercial banks in India?
Deposits are the largest liability component, comprising demand deposits (current and savings accounts) and time deposits (fixed deposits and recurring deposits), forming the primary source of funds for Indian banks.
What are 'time deposits' in the context of bank liabilities?
Fixed-term deposits repayable after a specified period.
How are deposits classified on the liability side of a bank's balance sheet?
Deposits are classified into demand deposits (repayable on demand — current and savings accounts) and time deposits (fixed-tenure — fixed deposits, recurring deposits, and certificates of deposit).
What is 'paid-up capital' in a bank's balance sheet?
Equity capital actually received from shareholders.
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