Economics (Banking in India)
This Exam Covers the Following Topics
- Introduction to Banking in India
- Overview of the Indian banking system.
- Types of banks and their roles.
- Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs)
- Differences between Banks and NBFCs.
- Types of NBFCs and their regulatory framework.
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and its Functions
- Role of the RBI as the central bank.
- Monetary policy tools used by the RBI (Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, CRR, SLR, MSF).
- Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) and Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
- Definitions and implications for liquidity and money supply.
- Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, and Bank Rate
- Definitions, differences, and their roles in the banking sector.
- Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) and Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF)
- Understanding the purpose and mechanics of MSF and LAF.
- Monetary Policy in India
- Objectives of monetary policy and its impact on the economy.
- Tools used by the RBI to control inflation and promote growth.
- Nationalization of Banks in India
- Historical background and objectives.
- Impact of nationalization on the banking sector.
- Priority Sector Lending (PSL)
- Definition, categories, and targets for banks.
- Impact and significance of PSL.
- Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)
- Definition, causes, and impact on the banking sector.
- Measures for managing and reducing NPAs.
- Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) and Basel Norms
- Understanding CAR and its importance.
- Overview of Basel I, II, and III norms and their impact on banking regulations.
- Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) and Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs)
- Role of ARCs and DRTs in managing bad loans.
- Legal frameworks governing them (SARFAESI Act, 2002, and RDDBFI Act, 1993).
- Open Market Operations (OMOs)
- Role in managing liquidity in the economy.
- Impact on interest rates and inflation.
- Development of the Financial Sector and Financial Inclusion
- Reforms in the banking sector and recommendations by various committees (Narasimham, Rajan, etc.).
- Financial inclusion initiatives and their impact.
- Monetary Aggregates and Money Supply
- Definitions of Narrow Money (M1), Broad Money (M2, M3, M4), and their components.
- Significance in economic analysis.
- Foreign Exchange Management and Regulation
- Role of the RBI in managing foreign exchange.
- Regulatory framework and its implications on banking.
- Differential Rate of Interest (DRI) Scheme
- Purpose and impact on financial inclusion and lending to weaker sections.
- Housing Finance and Chit Funds
- Regulatory framework governing Housing Finance Companies (HFCs) and Chit Funds.
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