Monday, 11 June 2018

Sunil Mehta Committee - ARC

Abbreviations:
ARC - Asset Reconstruction Company
AMC - Asset Management Committee
PNB - Punjab National Bank

Union Finance Ministry has set up a committee to examine the possibility of setting up an ARC or AMC

  • The purpose is to fast track resolution of stressed Assets.
  • PNB's non executive Chairman Sunil Mehta will head the panel.
  • The committee shall consider whether such an arrangement will be good for the banking system.
  • If it is considered advisable, the committee will also consider modalities by which such an ARC/AMC should be set up
  • It submits report in 2 weeks