<h1>Rising NPAs in Indian Public Sector Banks Hit Rs. 1.76 Trillion by June 2013, Reflecting Economic Stress.</h1> The Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) of Public Sector Banks (PSBs) in India increased to Rs. 1,76,009 crore by June 30, 2013, up from Rs. 1,12,489 crore in March 2012 and Rs. 1,55,890 crore in March 2013, according to provisional data from the Reserve Bank of India. Despite the rising trend, the situation is under close monitoring and is not considered alarming. The increase in NPAs reflects broader economic stress. Recovery rates through legal actions have been low, with percentages ranging from 2.0% to 5.1% between 2009 and 2013.