Benefits and Risks of Buying a Bank Auction Property

For a good financial system, a sound banking system is a prerequisite. But, the existence of non-performing assets creates hurdles affecting the country's economic growth. An elevated NPA status level of NPAs indicates an elevated credit default possibility, thereby lowering the comprehensive efficiency and efficacy of the lending system. Banks tend to conduct different property auctions to recover their lost finances. These properties include agricultural, commercial, and residential properties. They sell off ‘bad properties’ those who have defaulted on loan payments. Citizens from all over the country are invited to participate in auctions and make bids based on their financial aspects and preferences. “NPAs pose a challenge to banks because they reduce the profitability as well as the liquidity of banks.” “As per Statista , Indian public sector banks collectively owed approximately 6.17 trillion Indian rupees in non-performing assets in fiscal year 2021. This value was much...