The New Basel Capital Accord: A Primer with an Indian Focus

Nachane, D M and Ray, Partha and Ghosh, Saibal (2004): The New Basel Capital Accord: A Primer with an Indian Focus. Published in: Journal of the Indian School of Political Economy , Vol. 16, No. 4 (October 2004): pp. 589-622.

Abstract

The article examines the pros and cons of the implementation of Basel II in India and contextually, conducts an empirical exercise to examine the impact of capital requirements on the Indian banking system

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Basel accord; banknig; India
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G21 - Banks ; Depository Institutions ; Micro Finance Institutions ; Mortgages

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