Non-Fund Based Limits (LC & BG): The Hidden Credit Risks Bankers Must Watch Vinu: Manu, non-fund based limits like LC and BG don’t involve immediate cash outflow. Why are they still risky? Manu: Because they can convert into fund-based exposure anytime. Once an LC devolves or a BG is invoked, the ba...
Consortium Lending Explained: Control vs Coordination Challenges Vinu: Manu, what is the basic difference between consortium and multiple banking? Manu: In a consortium, banks lend jointly with shared information and a lead bank. In multiple banking, different banks lend independently without full c...
Sales Growth vs Profitability: The Reality Every Entrepreneur Must Know Vinu: Manu, my sales have grown from ₹25 lakh to ₹40 lakh this year. That means my business is doing well, right? Manu: Not necessarily, Vinu. Sales growth is good—but it doesn’t guarantee profitability or survival. Vinu: How is...
Variance Analysis: How to Identify and Control Budget Deviations Vinu: Manu, budgets are prepared every year, but where does variance analysis fit in? Manu: Variance analysis is the control mechanism, Vinu. It compares budgeted vs actual performance and highlights where things are going off track. V...
GST Returns Analysis for Credit Monitoring: A Banker’s Practical Guide Vinu: Manu, a borrower recently submitted GST returns to support a working capital renewal. Honestly, I don't know where to start. How do you even read these things from a credit angle? Manu: Start with GSTR-3B and GSTR-1. GSTR-3...