NPAs a tough ask

Bad loans or non-performing assets (NPAs) in the banking sector have been steadily increasing, and bankers are, understandably, not happy at being constantly questioned on the issue. Recently, on the sidelines of an event, an irate Union Bank of India Chairman and Managing Director D Sarkar said, “Do not blame the banker by saying they are increasing NPAs. We, too, are very much under stress. Except my family members, everyone else is asking me about NPAs.”