RBI

RBI clarification-news about closure of some PSB due to placement under Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework

RBI clarification-news about closure of some PSB due to their being placed under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework

Reserve Bank of India

December 22, 2017

RBI Clarification on Banks under Prompt Corrective Action

The Reserve Bank of India has come across some misinformed communication circulating in some section of media including social media, about closure of some Public Sector Banks in the wake of their being placed under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework. In this context attention is drawn to the press release issued on June 5, 2017, which stated as under:

“The Reserve Bank has clarified that the PCA framework is not intended to constrain normal operations of the banks for the general public.

It is further clarified that the Reserve Bank, under its supervisory framework, uses various measures/tools to maintain sound financial health of banks. PCA framework is one of such supervisory tools, which involves monitoring of certain performance indicators of the banks as an early warning exercise and is initiated once such thresholds as relating to capital, asset quality etc. are breached. Its objective is to facilitate the banks to take corrective measures including those prescribed by the Reserve Bank, in a timely manner, in order to restore their financial health. The framework also provides an opportunity to the Reserve Bank to pay focussed attention on such banks by engaging with the management more closely in those areas. The PCA framework is, thus, intended to encourage banks to eschew certain riskier activities and focus on conserving capital so that their balance sheets can become stronger.

The Reserve Bank has emphasized that the PCA framework has been in operation since December 2002 and the guidelines issued on April 13, 2017 is only a revised version of the earlier framework.”

RBI hereby reiterates the above position.

Jose J. Kattoor
Chief General Manager

Press Release: 2017-2018/1719 

Share

Recent Posts

  • Income Tax

Sundry creditors can’t be treated income u/s 41(1) because recovery barred by limitation

Sundry creditors outstanding in books can’t be treated income u/s 41(1) merely because recovery was barred by limitation - ITAT…

41 minutes ago
  • Income Tax

Exemption u/s 11 allowed for ITR filed u/s 139 not u/s 139(1) as per CBDT Circular

For claiming exemption u/s 11, assessee is required to furnish return of income within time allowed u/s 139 and not…

4 hours ago
  • Income Tax

FAQs on amendment proposed to rates of TCS u/s 394(1) of the Income-tax Act 2025

FAQs on amendment proposed to rates of Tax Collection at Source u/s 394(1) of the Income-tax Act, 2025  Income Tax…

7 hours ago
  • Income Tax

FAQs on amendment proposed in Updated return provisions u/s 263(6) of Income Tax Act 2025

FAQs on amendment proposed in Updated return provisions under section 263(6) of Income Tax Act 2025 by Budget 2026-27 Income…

7 hours ago
  • Income Tax

FAQs on Amendments proposed in TDS and related provisions by Budget 2026-27

Income Tax Department has issued a FAQ on amendments proposed to provisions related to Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) and…

10 hours ago
  • Custom

Baggage Rules 2026 rationalised, other newly introduced Custom reforms

Baggage Rules 2026 to rationalise existing rules to address genuine concerns faced by passengers at airports The earlier Baggage Rules,…

20 hours ago