Question : CLOSURE OF IIBI KOLKATA



(a) whether the Government is considering a proposal to wind up Industrial Investment Bank of India (IIBI), Kolkata; and

(b) if so, the deta: Is and reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI PAW AN KUMAR BANSAL)

(a) & (b) : Industrial Investment Bank of India (IIBI) has accumulated losses which have eroded the capital and resources of the company. Reserve Bank of India has advised that the only option for IIBI appears to be winding up. As a result, it is not possible for IIBI to continue its operations.