JAIIB · IEIFS · Chapter 5

Development Financial Institutions

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Which institution is the principal development financial institution for the MSME and small-scale sector in India?

SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India) is the principal institution for financing, promoting, and developing the MSME and small-scale sector.

Which four institutions are the major development financial institutions (DFIs) covered under the JAIIB Indian Financial System chapter?

SIDBI, NABARD, NHB, and EXIM Bank

What is NABARD's primary role in the Indian financial system?

NABARD is the apex body for agriculture and rural development, providing refinance and development support to cooperative banks, RRBs, and other rural financial institutions.

Which DFI primarily serves the MSME sector in India?

SIDBI (Small Industries Development Bank of India)

Which development financial institution is specifically tasked with promoting housing finance institutions in India?

NHB (National Housing Bank) is the apex institution that promotes, regulates, and refinances housing finance institutions in India.

Which DFI focuses on agriculture and rural development as its primary mandate?

NABARD

What is the primary mandate of EXIM Bank of India?

EXIM Bank (Export-Import Bank of India) is mandated to finance, facilitate, and promote India's foreign trade, including providing credit to exporters and importers.

Which DFI is specifically associated with promoting housing finance institutions in India?

NHB (National Housing Bank)

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