<h1>Gross NPAs of Scheduled Commercial Banks fell to 2.15% after reforms strengthening recognition, resolution and recovery.</h1> Gross NPAs of Scheduled Commercial Banks fell to 2.15% as of September 30, 2025, driven by the Asset Quality Review, the Government's 4Rs strategy and reforms strengthening recognition, resolution and recovery. Public Sector Banks show larger declines (2.50% gross NPA) and improved slippage ratios (0.8% for PSBs versus 1.8% for PVBs). Measures cited include Early Warning Systems, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, SARFAESI amendments, increased DRT jurisdiction, specialised stressed asset verticals, and the Prudential Framework for resolution of stressed assets.