15 Questions
What is the main role of the banking system in promoting economic growth?
Improving allocative efficiency of resources
Which institutions are considered as the core of India’s financial sector?
RBI and commercial banks
What is the significance of being included in the second schedule of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 for a bank?
Eligibility for loans on bank rate from the RBI
What distinguishes non-scheduled banks from scheduled banks in India?
Eligibility for borrowing from RBI for normal banking purposes
What are the facilities enjoyed by all scheduled banks according to the text?
Eligibility for debts/loans on bank rate from the RBI
What is the primary purpose of Commercial Banks?
To accept deposits from the general public and advance loans for profit
What distinguishes Public Sector Banks from Private Sector Banks in India?
Majority stake in Public Sector Banks is held by the government
What defines a Foreign Bank operating in India?
It has its headquarters outside the country but operates as a private entity in India
What is the aim of establishing Regional Rural Banks?
To ensure sufficient institutional credit for agriculture and other rural sectors
What characterizes the ownership structure of RRBs in India?
Owned jointly by the Government of India, the State Government, and Sponsor Banks
What characterizes the ownership structure of Private Sector Banks in India?
The equity is owned by private stakeholders or business houses
What distinguishes Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) from Commercial Banks in India?
Area of operation is limited to the area notified by the Government
What defines a Foreign Bank operating in India?
Has its headquarters outside the country but runs its offices as a private entity at any other location outside the country
What is the aim of establishing Public Sector Banks in India?
The majority stake is held by the government
What is the primary purpose of Commercial Banks?
To accept deposits from the general public and advance loans
Explore the structure and role of the banking system in India, its impact on economic growth, resource allocation, and the promotion of investments. Gain insights into the recent empirical evidence and the importance of an efficient banking system.
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