Monday, 21 December 2020

Certificate of Deposit

Certificate of Deposit


👉This is debt instrument similar to commercial paper, but issued by Banks or other eligible financial institution.

👉CD is a negotiable instrument and generally bear interest rates higher than regular deposits of the bank.

👉Amount : Min 1 lac and multiple thereof, no maximum

👉Maturity : can range between 7 days and 1 year from date of issue

👉However FIs can issue CDs for (1-3 year)
CDs may be issued at a discount on face value
Bank have to maintain CRR and SLR on the issued price of CDs

👉All OTC trade in CP shall be reported within 15 min of the trade to the financial market trade reporting of clearcorp dealing system.

Treasury Bills

Treasury Bills Issued by Govt of india through RBI 

Maturity : 91-days, 182-days and 364 days for pre-determined amount

Minimum Amount : Rs.25000/-

Treasury bills are zero coupon securities and pay no interest. Instead, they are issued at a discount and redeemed at the face value at maturity. They are risk free bonds.

The price of T-bills is determined through an auction process where banks and primary dealers are the main participants however it is open for financial institutions, mutual funds, corporate, other business entities, as also individuals.

These are kept in demat form ans is held in a SGL account maintained by banks with RBI
Secondary market settlement of T-bills take place through clearing corporation of india ltd (CCIL) Yield is known as implicit yield.



Thursday, 17 December 2020

MSME Classification

*MSME CLASSIFICATION*

👉 *MICRO ENTERPRISES* Investment in Plant & Machinery does not exceed Rs.1 crore and turnover Rs.5 crores.
👉 *SMALL ENTERPRISES* Investment in Plant & Machinery does not exceed Rs.10 crores & turnover upto Rs.50 crores.
👉 *MEDIUM ENTERPRISES* Investment in Plant & Machinary does not exceed Rs.50 Crores & Turnover Rs.250 Crores.


*Calculation of Investment in plant and machinery or equipment*

👉Include all tangible fixed assets other than Land and building, furniture and fittings.
👉 Purchase value of a plant and machinery or equipment old or new excluding GST.
👉 Cost of pollution control , cost of research & Developement , Industrial safety devices and such other items to be excluded.

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

PRIORITY SECTOTR CLASSIFICATION MODIFICATION

PRIORITY SECTOTR CLASSIFICATION 

👉Mandated Target for Small & Marginal Farmers to be increased to 10% by 2023-24.
👉Mandated Target Weaker Section should be increased to 12% by 2023-24.
👉EL Loan 20 Lacs.
👉HL Loan for repair Rs.10 Lacs in Metro and Rs.6 Lacs in Other Centre.
👉Loans to Renewable Energy increased to Rs.30 Crore. 
👉Loan to FPO/FPC Undertaking Farming upto Rs.5 Crore. 
👉 Startup upto Rs.50 Crore for Agriculture and Allied Activity.
👉 Loan under Social Infrastructure upto Rs.10 Crore.

Priority Sector Lending (PSL):

Priority Sector Lending is an important role given by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the Commercial Banks for providing a specified portion of the bank lending to few specific sectors.
Priority Sector includes the following categories:
Agriculture
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME)
Export Credit
Education
Housing
Social Infrastructure
Renewable Energy
Others
This is essentially meant for an all-round development of the economy as opposed to focusing only on the financial sector.
Targets and Sub-targets for banks under Priority Sector Lending (PSL):

Domestic scheduled commercial banks (excluding Regional Rural Banks and Small Finance Banks) and foreign banks with 20 branches and above are included for PSL.
40% of the total net bank credit should go to priority sector advances.
10% of the priority sector advances or 10% of the total net bank credit, whichever is higher should go to weaker section.
18% of the total net bank credit should go to agricultural advances.
Within the 18 target for agriculture, a target of 8 per cent of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC) or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher is prescribed for Small and Marginal Farmers.
7.5 of ANBC or Credit Equivalent Amount of Off-Balance Sheet Exposure, whichever is higher should go to Micro enterprises.
Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs):

Priority Sector Lending Certificates (PSLCs) are a mechanism to enable banks to achieve the priority sector lending target and sub-targets by purchase of these instruments in the event of shortfall.
This also incentivizes surplus banks as it allows them to sell their excess achievement over targets thereby enhancing lending to the categories under priority sector.

Saturday, 10 October 2020

PRADHANMANTRI JAN DHAN YOJANA

"PRADHANMANTRI JAN DHAN YOJANA"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 28 launched his government's mega scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana', an ambitious scheme for comprehensive financial inclusion. According to Prime Minister, in a country where 40 per cent of the population does not have access to banking services, this programme would mark the beginning of the end of "financial untouchability" and rid the country of poverty. The scheme has been started with a target to provide 'universal access to banking facilities'. On the inaugural day, a record 1.5 crore bank accounts were opened across the country, the largest such exercise on a single day possibly anywhere in the world. Currently, around 41% of the population is unbanked, of which 33% are in urban areas and 46% in rural.

Salient points of Prime Minister’s ambitious Jan Dhan Yojana are given below:

✅1. About 15 million accident insurance policies done on a single day and same number of bank accounts opened.

✅2. Programme held at around 77,000 locations.

✅3. Target to cover 7.5 crore households with at least one account will be achieved by Jan 26, 2015.
✅4. Coverage of all households with at least one basic banking account.

✅5. Account holders will be provided zero-balance bank account with RuPay debit card, in addition to inbuilt accidental insurance cover of Rs 1 lakh.

✅6. Additional Rs.30,000 free life assurance cover for those opening bank accounts before Jan 26, 2015.

✅7. Holders can avail overdraft of Rs 5,000 subject to satisfactory operations of the account for six months.

✅8. Universal access to banking facilities for all households through a bank branch or a fixed point business correspondent called "Ba".

✅9. Financial literacy to be imparted up to village level.

✅10. Under the Jan Dhan Yojana, all benefits from the Centre/states/local bodies are proposed to be transferred to the accounts of beneficiaries.

✅11. Platform has been built by the National Payment Corporation of India that connects all banks and all telephone networks in the country. With the introduction of new technology introduced by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a person can transfer funds, check balance through a normal phone.

✅12. Mobile banking for the poor would be available through National Unified USSD Platform (NUUP) for which all banks and mobile companies have come together.

✅13. The second phase of rollout will involve providing micro-insurance to people and schemes like 'Swavalamban'.

✅14. Households being targeted instead of only being villages targeted earlier.

✅15. For the entire exercise, the existing banking network will be strengthened - it will rope in an additional 50,000 business correspondents and set up about 7,000 branches and 20,000 new automated teller machines, in the first phase.
✅16. PMJDY also aimed at eliminating corruption as it would facilitate routing of subsidies directly into the accounts of intended beneficiaries.

✅17. Presently, one account is being opened for one adult of each household and by 2018, the mandate is to make it two per household, with the compulsory inclusion of the lady of the house.

✅18. The government would institute a credit guarantee fund post-August 2015.

Monday, 17 August 2020

Banking General Tonic

 1. Charged created by Bailment of goods to secure payment of a debt is called: Pledge 

2. Guarantee is defined in: Indian Contract Act

3. If on a letter of credit it is not mentioned whether it is revocable or irrevocable, then as UCPDC 600,
it will be treated as : Irrevocable LC

4. A director of a bank wants to raise loan of Rs 10 lakh from his bank against Life Insurance Policy
with surrender value of more than Rs 15 lakh. What will be done?: Bank can sanction.

5. In which of the following cases, the document is required to be attested by two witnesses?: (a)
Pledge (b) Hypothecation (c) Mortgage (d) Lien

6. A document was executed by three partners in different dates. When shall the limitation period
start?: The limitation period will start from the last date i.e. when the document was executed by the
last partner.

7. Loan to a company engaged in construction of projects, which method of financing is to be used:
Cash Budget method.

8. What is the meaning of Group in Exposure Norms: Commonality of management

9. The procedure used for ascertaining Customers Credit worth is called: Credit Rating

10. Green field project is related to : setting up new projects

11. What is Real Rate of Interest?: Prevailing interest rate minus inflation rate

12. The main distinction between Hypothecation and Pledge is on account of : Possession

13. In Letter Of Credit jmporter is called: Opener of Letter of Credit

14. Cash Budget method is used for sanctioning working capital limits to : Seasonal Industries

15. Bank's charge over LIC Policy is created by: Assignment

16. Guarantee issued by a bank which is still outstanding is shown in the Balance Sheet as: Contingent Liability.

17. Why loan against Partly Paid Shares are not preferred by banks?: Because partly paid shares represent
contingent liability. In case company makes demand and the borrower does not pay the amount then the bank will
have to pay the amount otherwise share may be forfeited.Moreover it is prohibited by RBI

18. Return on Investment is calculated to ascertain of the unit.: Profitability

19. For ascertaining that a firm will be able to generate sufficient profit to repay instalments of term
loan, which ratio is computed?: Debt Service Coverage Ratio

20. In the Balance Sheet of a bank, Contingent Liabilities are shown as: footnote to the Balance Sheet.

21. Finance for construction of road and port is classified as: Infrastructure Finance.

22. Banks are required to declare their financial results quarterly as per provisions of : SEBI

23. Loan was raised from the bank against NSC by Mr.X and noting to this effect was recorded in the issuing
Post Office. X dies. The nominee approaches post office for payment of NSC.Who will have priority i.e. bank or
nominee?: Bank will have prior claim against NSC.

24. Hypothecation can be converted to pledge by: taking possession with the consent of the borrower.

25. What charge to be created for demat shares with bank as security: Lien

26. Perpetual bonds and perpetual non cumulative preference shares as part of tier I capital can be up to%of tier I capital:40%

27. Provisions on standard Assets are shown under which head in the balance sheet of the Bank?: Other
Liabilities and Provisions on Liabilities side.

28. For classification of assets in consortium accounts, which of the following is to be considered?:
In consortium accounts, each bank will classify the account as per its record of recovery.

29. Who is bound to file particulars of charge with the Registrar of Companies under MCA21,when a
company creates charge of somebody on its movable or immovable property except byway of pledge?: officials of
the company.

30. Credit of Rs.20,000/-was taken as Rs.2000/- and as a result a cheque was returned in the account forwant
of funds. Bank has already sent statement of account to the depositor who has acknowledged receipt of the statement of account.Whether bank is liable?:Yes. Liable to drawer of cheque.

31. Advance to a company against Trust receipt where document of title goods transferred to bank and goods to be
released against payment by the company.Whether a charge is to be registered with the Registrar of Companies under MCA21?:Not Required

32. Under multiple banking system, exchange of information between the banks is to be done for the limits of
crores and above and periodicity is : Rs.5 crores and Quarterly

33. If a LC contains a clause "about" regarding the amount and quantity of goods, how much tolerance is
permitted?: 10%

34. What is the type of liability for the bank on account of issue of Bank Guarantee?:Contingent Liability

35. To arrive at group concern, factors to be looked into are : commonality of management + effective
control.

36. The limitations of financial statements are : only quantitative not qualitative.

37. Hypothecation described under SARFEASI Act.

38. Off Balance sheet / On Balance sheet exposure- if altered the risk will be Credit Risk.

39. Guarantors Liability: Recall the a/c and cause demand against the borrower and guarantor.
Balance in guarantor's SB a/c cannot be appropriated directly.

40. Excess of current liability over current assets means the firm may face difficulties in meeting its
financial obligations in short term.

41. If documents are to be presented in about July month: these can be presented within 5 days before
or 5 days after.

42. Pledge is defined in: Indian Contract Act

43. When limitation will not extend: Balance Confirmation signed after expiry of limitation period

45. On maturity of bank guarantee, an intimation is send to customer and if no response received in 30 days,
vouchers are reversed. This is done for following reason? Bank has to maintain capital on Bank
Guarantee for the purpose of capital adequacy norms.

46. Which of the following is not a disadvantage of CC account? Issuance of cheque book

47. In case of revaluation of fixed assets, what percentage of revaluation reserve will be added to Tier
II capital of the bank?: 45%

48. When a loan is recovered from guarantor for dues payable by the Principal Debtor, debtor
becomes entitled to all rights and remedies which the creditor had against the Principal Debtor. This right
of guarantor is called: Right of subrogation.

49. in case of loan against bank deposit charge is created by: assignment

50. in case of loan against NSC, charge is created by: assignment

51. What is cash loss : net loss before depreciation (Net loss minus depreciation)

52. Why fund flow statement is taken from the borrower?: To know sources from where funds have
been raised and how funds have been utilized and to know changes in net working capital position.

53. Stand by LC is just like : Financial guarantee (A guarantee of payment issued by a bank on behalf
of a client that is used as "payment of last resort" should the client fail to fulfill a contractual commitment
with a third party. Standby letters of credit are created as a sign of good faith in business transactions, and
are proof of a buyer's credit quality and repayment abilities)

54. Banks provide term loans and deferred payment guarantee to finance capital assets like plant and
machinery. What is the difference between these two: Outlay of funds.

55. For the purpose of creation of equitable mortgage, the place for deposit of the title deed is notified by :

56. Number of days allowed to opening bank and negotiating bank to verify that documents are as per
terms of LC is: 5 banking days each

57. In the case of hypothecation : both possession&ownership is with borrower

58. If stock statement is not submitted for 3 months from its due date and DP is allowed on the basis of
old stock report, then the account will be considered NPA after:90 days

59. Limitation period for mortgage :12 years

60. Loan is in the name of A&B. Both have signed documents. A signs the Balance Confirmation but B
does not. In this case limitation will extend against: both

61. What is negative Lien?: A declaration by borrower that he will not sell or create charge of any
body on a particular asset without consent of the bank

62. Why banks do not grant loan to a minor?: A minor is not competent to contract Therefore, Ioan
given to a minor can not be recovered.

63. Normally bank can not grant advance to its directors. However, there are certain exemptions to this rule.
Thus a bank can grant a loan to its director against the security of: Government securities, life insurance policies or fixed deposit;

64. If on a Letter of Credit, date is mentioned as "end of the month", then as per UCPDC 600, it will
mean: 21st to last day of the month.

65. A minor was given loan. On attaining majority he acknowledges having taken loan and promises to
pay. Whether the loan can be recovered? : He can not ratify the contract. Hence recovery not possible.

66. A loan was sanctioned against a vacant land. Subsequently a house was constructed at the site.
What security is available now to the bank? : Both

67. Preoperative expenses forms part of the following: Intangible assets

68. A and B raised a loan jointly and both are liable jointly and severally.When the limitation period is
approaching,Acknowledges the debt while B was away from India. Limitation expires before B comes to India and
after coming, he denies acknowledging the debt. Bank can proceed for recovery of the loan as per limitation act from:Both

69. An L/C is expiring on 10.05.2008. A commotion takes place in the area and bank could not open.
Under these circumstances can the LC be negotiated?: The L/C can not be negotiated because expiry date of
LC can not be extended if banks are closed for reasons beyond their control.

70. A loan is given by the bank on hypothecation of stock to Mr. A. Bank receives seizure order from
State Govt. What should bank do?: Bank will first adjust its dues and surplus if any wilt be shared with
the Govt.

71. 3 partners signed a document on 3 different dates. Limitation period starts from: Date of last
signatures.

72. Acknowledgement of Debt can be obtained for how many number of times : No limit

73. In the case of advance to a limited company for purchase of vehicle, the charge is registered with
Regional Transport Authority in addition to registration of charge with. Registrar of Companies. Why this is
done?:So that borrower can not sell the vehicle without intimation to the bank

74. Why banks prefer financing of bills?: because the advance is self liquidating

75. Formation of consortium, when essential :When bank touches its exposure ceiling

76. A letter of credit which is issued on request of the beneficiary in favour of his supplier: Back to Back
LC

77. As per internal policy of certain banks, the net worth of a firm does not include: a. Paid up capital b.
Free Reserve c. Share Premium d. Equity received from Foreign Investor : Revaluation Reserves

78. A lady who has taken a demand loan against FD come to the branch and wants to add name of her
minor son, as joint a/c holder. What you will do?: Name can be added only after adjustment of the loan.

79. Guarantee issued by a bank in favour of Custom department that party will fulfill export obligation for
availing exemption from custom duty regarding tax. Such guarantee is called: Financial Guarantee

80. Particulars of satisfaction of charge by a company are to be filed within: 30 days from date of adjustment
of loan.

81. In a company, the registration of charges is required for: a)loan against FD b)lien on Govt
Securities c) assignment of Book Debts d) lien on Shares : Book Debts

82. Loan Delivery System is not applicable to: a) Loan to Soft ware industry b) export credit: export credit

83. Stamp duty in usance bill of exchange: 0.25 per 1000/ 0.75 per 1000 / 1 per 1000 / none : It is
according to value and time i.e. Advalorem(it is Rs 0.65-per Rs 1000 up to 3 months usance)

84. Property equitably mortgaged on 08/03/08. A registered mortgaged created on this property, on 05/03/2008
which was got registered on 08/03/2008.Which will have priority: registered mortgage as it was created earlier.

85. The Bank did not disclose all material facts regarding loan to the guarantor while obtaining
guarantee. Can guarantor escape liability?: Guarantor cannot escape from his liability as it is not necessary
to disclose all the materials facts with regards to the loan.

86. Banks are required to obtain audited financial papers from non corporate borrowers for granting
working capital limit of: Rs.25 lakh &above

87. In the case of Hypothecation: neither possession nor ownership come to Bank.

88. Negative lien means: Undertaking by the borrower not to sell or create charge on a particular
property without consent of the Bank.

89. Recently RBIwarned banks against charging: excessive interest to small borrowers.

90. Which of the following is correct regarding reverse mortgage?: The scheme is available to senior
citizens only; the property should be self occupied by the owner.

91. What are the rules relating to advance against Kisan Vikas Petra?: It can be granted provided
KVP is assigned to the bank.

92. Bailment of goods to secure a debt is called: pledge.

93. Deferred payment guarantee issued by a bank is a : Contingent Liability.

94. When mortgage is created by a person by deposit of title deed orally, it is called mortgage :
Equitable

95. For the purpose of creation of equitablemortgage, the place for deposit of the title deed is notified by : State
Govt.

96. Under SARFAESIAct 2002 the banks give notice for payment of due amount to the borrower / owner of
charged assets

97. Action under SARFAESI Act can be taken simultaneously in DRT/Suit filed cases without taking
permission from the Competent Court

98. For enforcing right under SARFESAI Act, in the case of consortium advances, consent of which
bankers is required?: consent of 60% bankers by value is required.

99. SupervisoryReviewaccording towhich Central Bank of the country is to ensure that proper capital has been
provided for risk exposure andmaintain proper systemfor the same is provided under?: Pillar II of Basel IL

100. Chargewhere SARFAESI action can not taken: Pledge

101. For taking action under SARFAESI, the outstanding should be:More than Rs.1.00 lac

102. Limit for filing suit in DRT: Rs.10 lacs and above

103. For acquiring securities charged to the bank under SARFAESI, notice of days is required to be
given to the borrower and for sale of securities so acquired notice of days is 60 & 30 days

104. As per a recent judgement of the Supreme Court,while initiating action under SARFAESI, the position in case
of suit filed in DRT would be: that no permission is required fromDRT and action under SARFAESI can be initiated as both the cases can run together.

105. For taking action under SARFAESI, the outstanding should be:More than Rs.1.00 lac

106. In case of SARFAESI Act, before preferring appeal to DRAT, how much amount is to be deposited
by the borrower with DRAT?: 50% of the claim amount which can be reduced to 25% by the DRAT.
For making application to DRT, no amount is to be deposited



Tuesday, 11 August 2020

Banking Promotion Exam Tonic LC

 1) Where letter if credit stipulates that negotiation can be made with a particuler bank, the LC is called Restricted Credit.

2) Letter of credit which is issued in lieu of guarantee is called Stand by Credit.

3) Where LC is silent as to number of copies of each document to be submitted atleast 2 Copies.

4)  As per UCP 6 B, the bill of exchange drawn under LC should not be drawn on the Applicant.

5) An advising bank is responsible for checking genuineness of Letter of Credit.



Saturday, 8 August 2020

Banking Promotion Quiz

 1) Insurance policies are contracts which are in nature of Indemnity. 

2) In case of missing person presumption of death can be raised only after a period of 7 Years. 

3) Banks provide Door step banking facilities to customer of age more than 70 Years. 

4) Who is the appellate authority in ombudsman case? Deputy Governor of RBI. 

5) What is Gross block in balance sheet? Original cost of fixed assets.  

 

Thursday, 30 July 2020

General Banking Promotion Tonics 1

1) The merchent Bankers are Financial Intermediaries.
2) A person named by the deceased in his 'will' to manage his estate is called Executor.
3) Banking companies are permitted to issue  shares only in the form of equity shares
4) The legal organization of a mutual fund is in the form of Trust.
5) IDRs are denominated in Indian Rupees.

Saturday, 25 July 2020

General Banking Promotion Tonics

Promotion Tonic 1

1) In case of garmishee order, the court issues first order which is called Nisi.

2) what is the maximum compensation awarded for Credit Card Related complient? Rs.1 Lakh.

3) Bank has to prepare Balance sheet and profit and loss as per 3ed Shedule of BR Act.

4) A banking company has to obtain licence from RBI to carry out Banking business. As per Section 22 of BR Act.

5) What is the maximum number of partners in LLP? No limit.



Friday, 24 July 2020

Questions Banking Awareness 1

Banking Quiz

1) All the receipts which exceeds Rs. 5000 requires one rupee revenue stamp

2) In case of safe custody joint operation, No nominee can be added as per law

3) In India FOREX rates is decided by Market forces

4) The bank can file application in DRT if the Due debit is 20 Lakh and above

5) In letter of credit does not indicate weather the credit is revocable or irrevocable then as per UCPDC 600, it will be treated as Irrevocable.