Asset Reconstruction Companies Increase Bad Loan Purchases by Over 50% in Q1 FY27
Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) purchased ₹26,304 crore of bad loans in the first quarter of FY27, marking a 56% increase from the previous year. This rise occurred despite the banking system's gross non-performing asset (GNPA) ratio falling from 2.8% in FY24 to 1.8% in FY26. The acquisitions included both corporate and retail loans, with legacy stressed assets and written-off accounts contributing to the increased sales. Public sector banks mainly sold corporate and MSME loans, while private banks focused on retail stressed assets.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thefinancialexpress broke this story on 9 Aug, 06:12 pm. Other outlets followed.
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