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NPA Percentage (Non-Performing Assets Percentage) is a key financial metric used by banks and financial institutions to measure the proportion of non-performing loans to total advances. It indicates the asset quality and credit risk management effectiveness of a financial institution.
The calculator uses the NPA percentage formula:
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Explanation: This formula calculates the percentage of loans that are not generating income due to non-payment by borrowers for a specified period (typically 90 days or more).
Details: NPA percentage is crucial for assessing a bank's financial health, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Lower NPA percentages indicate better asset quality and credit management.
Tips: Enter Gross NPA and Total Advances in the same currency units. Both values must be positive, and Total Advances must be greater than zero for accurate calculation.
Q1: What constitutes a non-performing asset?
A: An asset becomes non-performing when it ceases to generate income for the bank, typically when principal or interest payments are overdue for 90 days or more.
Q2: What is considered a good NPA percentage?
A: Generally, an NPA percentage below 2-3% is considered healthy, while percentages above 5% may indicate significant asset quality concerns.
Q3: What's the difference between Gross NPA and Net NPA?
A: Gross NPA is the total value of non-performing assets, while Net NPA is Gross NPA minus provisions made for bad debts.
Q4: How often should NPA percentage be calculated?
A: Financial institutions typically calculate NPA percentage quarterly for regulatory reporting and internal risk management purposes.
Q5: What factors can affect NPA percentage?
A: Economic conditions, lending policies, borrower creditworthiness, recovery mechanisms, and regulatory changes can all impact NPA percentage.