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The main purpose of capital adequacy under Basel norms is to:

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Banking Awareness - Banking Acts, Reforms & Risk Management
The main purpose of capital adequacy under Basel norms is to:
AIncrease bank profits
BPromote competition among banks
CEncourage mergers
DEnable banks to absorb financial losses
Step-by-Step Solution
  1. Step 1: Understand capital adequacy

    Capital acts as a cushion for banks.
  2. Step 2: Identify its main function

    Adequate capital helps banks absorb unexpected losses.
  3. Final Answer:

    Enable banks to absorb financial losses → Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    More capital = better loss-absorbing capacity ✅
Quick Trick: Capital = safety cushion.
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Linking capital adequacy directly with profit maximisation.
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