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Term

NPA (Non-performing Asset)

A loan on which interest or principal is overdue for more than 90 days.

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Simple meaningA loan on which interest or principal is overdue for more than 90 days.
Relevant ActRBI Master Circular on IRACP norms

Technical meaning

A loan or advance where interest or instalment remains overdue for more than 90 days, under RBI prudential norms.

Practical example

A term loan unpaid for 95 days becomes an NPA.

Related terms

  • SMA

Official reference

RBI Master Circular on IRACP norms

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