The new Basel capital accord: Rationale, design and tentative implications for India

Nachane, D M and Ray, Partha and Ghosh, Saibal (2005): The new Basel capital accord: Rationale, design and tentative implications for India. Published in: India Development Report 2005

Abstract

The article surveys the literature pertaining to the Basel II and concludes with the concerns germane to India in this regard

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Basel II; capital adequacy; pro-cyclicality; banking; India
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G2 - Financial Institutions and Services > G21 - Banks ; Depository Institutions ; Micro Finance Institutions ; Mortgages

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