Q. Minsky moment was sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following correctly explains the term?
Answer: C
Notes:
Our small and medium scale sector is facing a Minsky moment.
- The Minsky moment marks the decline of asset prices, causing mass panic and the inability of debtors to pay their interest and principal.
- India has reached its Minsky moment. Several banks and financial institutions have collapsed in the last 18 months in India.
- As a result of the above causes, credit growth is at a multi-year low of 5.6%. Banks do not want to risk any more loans on their books.
- This will further dampen demand for real estate and automobiles once the pent-up demand is over.
Source: The Hindu
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