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Self Help Groups in Karnataka The economy of Karnataka is essentially an agrarian and rural economy. It accounts for 56 per cent of workforce of the State. In addition it supports other economic activities such as Industry, transport, Trade and Commerce, etc. The rural economy supplies food articles and home-made products to non-farm sector. The … Read more
The Financial Stability Board: A Global Watchdog for Financial Stability The global financial system is a complex and interconnected web, vulnerable to shocks and crises. To mitigate these risks and ensure the stability of the financial system, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) was established in 2009. This international body, composed of representatives from major economies … Read more
The following are subtopics of financial sector reforms: Banking sector reforms Insurance sector reforms Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) reforms Payments and settlement systems reforms Financial literacy and inclusion reforms Regulatory reforms Supervisory reforms Corporate governance reforms Anti-MoneyMoney laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) reforms Financial stability reforms Financial InfrastructureInfrastructure reforms Financial technology (FinTech) … Read more
Financial Stability and Development Council The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) is an inter-ministerial body in India that was set up in 2010 to oversee the financial stability of the country. The FSDC is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes the Finance Minister, the Reserve Bank of India Governor, and the heads of … Read more
Table of Content:- Role of Commercial Banks Issue of NPA Financial Inclusion [su_heading size=”21″]Role of Commercial Banks[/su_heading] A Commercial bank is a type of financial institution that provides Services such as accepting deposits, making business loans, and offering basic Investment products There is acute shortage of capital. People lack initiative and enterprise. Means of transport are undeveloped. … Read more
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is the regulator of the securities market in India. It was established in 1992 by the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992. The SEBI is responsible for protecting the interests of investors, promoting the development of the securities market, and regulating the activities of market … Read more
The Tobin Tax: A Controversial Solution to Global Financial Instability? The global financial system, despite its complexity and interconnectedness, is often characterized by volatility and instability. This inherent fragility has been exposed repeatedly, leading to devastating consequences for individuals, businesses, and economies worldwide. In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, the search for solutions … Read more
Repo and reverse repo transactions The repurchase agreement (repo or RP) and the reverse repo agreement (RRP) are key tools used by many large financial institutions, banks, and some businesses. These short-term agreements provide temporary lending opportunities that help to fund ongoing operations. The Federal Reserve also uses the repo and reverse repo … Read more
Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank of a country (Reserve Bank of India in case of India) lends Money to Commercial Banks in the event of any shortfall of funds. It is used for controlling Inflation of a country. High Repo rate: Taking loan from RBI will be costlier. Effect of … Read more