Banks in India will not provide a personal hearing to companies before classifying them as ‘fraud’ accounts, but will re-evaluate the decision if legally challenged. The procedure, which aims to codify the steps to classify companies with outstanding loans of ₹50 crore or more as fraud accounts, follows a Supreme Court direction in March 2023 to provide a hearing to borrowers before such a step is taken. Some bankers and legal experts believe the procedure may lead to court disputes.
India’s rich pivot to real estate after stock returns falter
Investors in India are increasing their allocations towards high-yielding assets in real estate and logistics. Recent data shows a significant rise in investments through Alternative