• RBI invokes PCA when a bank hits certain threshold levels.
  • These thresholds are defined for:
    • Capital Adequacy Ratio.
    • Non-Performing Assets (NPA) level.
    • Leverage ratio.
  • It can also be invoked for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in case of serious governance issues.
  • The objective is to restore the bank’s financial health in a timely manner.