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Background
Overview
NPAs in agriculture are a critical economic issue affecting both the banking sector's health and the viability of agricultural finance. Understanding their causes, impact, and policy responses (like loan waivers or credit restructuring) is crucial for analyzing India's economic stability and agrarian distress.
Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) in agricultural lending refer to loans where the borrower has failed to make interest or principal payments for a specified period, typically 90 days. High NPAs pose a significant challenge to the financial health of banks and their ability to extend further credit to the agricultural sector.