Crest Assets Reconstruction Company (Crest ARC) came into existence with the vision of one man — Anil Mehta. Anil, a seasoned professional with years of experience in banking and finance, had seen firsthand the devastati

Crest Assets Reconstruction Company (Crest ARC) came into existence with the vision of one man — Anil Mehta. Anil, a seasoned professional with years of experience in banking and finance, had seen firsthand the devastating impact of distressed assets and non-performing loans (NPAs) on both financial institutions and businesses. Instead of seeing these bad loans as a burden, Anil recognized their potential for recovery and renewal. Driven by this insight, Anil set out to create Crest ARC, a company dedicated to reviving distressed assets and helping struggling businesses get back on their feet. His vision was simple: to create a bridge between troubled companies and the financial institutions holding their NPAs. He saw this as an opportunity to not only recover bad loans but also provide these companies with a second chance at life. Early Years: Steady Growth and Success The first few years were a period of remarkable success and earning profit continuously except last financial year for Crest ARC. With a highly skilled and motivated team, Crest quickly earned a reputation in the industry for identifying undervalued and distressed assets with the potential for recovery and their net owned fund is ₹ 1.5 crore. They had a knack for taking struggling businesses, carefully managing them, and bringing them back to profitability. Thanks to their strategic vision and a well-executed business model, Crest ARC became a trusted partner for many financial institutions. Banks and other lenders sought them out to help restructure and recover their NPAs. As the years went by, Crest's track record became solid — consistently profitable, and recognized for the value it created by turning around distressed businesses. Anil and his team felt a sense of pride as they watched the company grow. Crest had become a name associated with success in asset reconstruction, and the future looked bright. With a clear path ahead, Crest ARC was poised to continue its upward trajectory, helping more institutions and companies recover from financial distress. However, for Crest ARC to expand and operate at a larger scale, they needed official recognition from the regulatory authorities. That recognition came in the form of registration under Section 3 of the SARFAESI Act, 2002. This registration would grant Crest the legal right to buy, reconstruct, and manage distressed assets from financial institutions, thus allowing them to fully function as an Asset Reconstruction Company (ARC). Now as a company secretary provide your view about registration under section 3 of SARFESAI Act as follow: What is the significance of "Net Owned Fund" in the context of Crest ARC's application for registration under the SARFAESI Act ?