INDIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM
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What is the Indian Financial System primarily composed of?
The Indian Financial System consists of financial institutions, financial markets, financial instruments, and financial services that facilitate the flow of funds from savers to investors.
What is the full form of NBFC as defined under the RBI Act, 1934?
Non-Banking Financial Company regulated by Reserve Bank of India.
Which apex regulatory body oversees the Indian Financial System at the macro level?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) serves as the apex regulatory body overseeing monetary policy, banking supervision, and overall stability of the Indian Financial System.
Which section of the RBI Act defines a Non-Banking Financial Company?
Section 45-I(f) of the RBI Act, 1934 defines NBFC.
What are the two broad segments of the Indian financial market?
The Indian financial market is broadly divided into the Money Market (for short-term funds up to one year) and the Capital Market (for long-term funds beyond one year).
What is the meaning of the term 'financial system' in an economy?
A network of institutions, markets, and instruments mobilising savings and investments.
What is the role of NBFCs in the Indian Financial System?
NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies) play a crucial supplementary role by providing credit and financial services to segments not fully served by banks, including retail lending, infrastructure finance, and microfinance.
What are the four main components of the Indian Financial System?
Financial institutions, financial markets, financial instruments, and financial services.
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