3. Functions of money
Medium of exchange: Money allows us to buy and sell
goods and services without having to resort to barter.
Unit of account: Money provides a common unit for
measuring the value of goods and services.
Store of value: Money allows us to save our purchasing
power for future use.
4. Banking
Basic function: Take savings and lend money
Safe place to deposit money
Loans to consumers and businesses
They create money when they give loans and
destroy money when they get repaid
5. Types of Banking
Commercial banks: These are the most common type of
bank, and they offer a wide range of financial services to
businesses and consumers, including checking and savings
accounts, loans, and credit cards.
Investment banks: These banks specialize in helping
businesses raise capital by issuing stocks and bonds.
Central banks: These are government-owned banks that are
responsible for setting monetary policy, which is the process
of influencing the money supply and interest rates.
6. RBI
Central bank of India
Established in 1935, on the recommendation of
Hilton Young Committee
Responsible for the financial system of the
country
It plays a crucial role in economic stability,
regulating the banking sector and controlling the
money supply.
7. Functions of RBI
Issuer of currency
Banker of the government
Baker’s bank
Controller of credit
Custodian of Foreign Exchange Reserves
Supervisory role
8. Monetary policy
It is a set of tools and actions aimed at
controlling the supply of money in the economy
Primary objective: Maintain price stability and
support economic growth
9. Tools of monetary policy-qunatitative tools
Repo Rate: Rate at which RBI lends short-term
loans to bank
Increase: Reduces the money supply
Decrease: Increases the money supply
Reverse Repo: Interest paid by RBI for
short-term deposits from banks
Increase: Reduces the money supply
Decrease: Increases the money supply
10. CRR: Portion of deposits that banks must hold
as reserves with RBI.
Increase: Reduces the money supply
Decrease: Increases the money supply
SLR: Portion of deposits that have to be hold in
government securities
Increase: Reduces the money supply
Decrease: Increases the money supply
11. Continuation
MSF: Rate at which RBI lends to banks
additional short-term funds
Rete will be higher than the REPO rate
OMO: Selling and purchasing of government
securities
Selling of securities: Reduces liquidity
Purchasing securities: Increases liquidity
14. Functions of banking system
Financial Intermediation: Mobilizing savings from
households and businesses and channeling them into
productive investments.
Credit Creation: Providing loans and advances to various
sectors of the economy.
Payment and Settlement System: Facilitating smooth
transactions and settlements.
Financial Inclusion: Promoting banking services to
underbanked and unbanked populations.
Risk Management: Identifying, assessing, and managing
financial risks.
15. Regulatory framework
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The primary regulatory
authority overseeing the functioning of the banking sector.
Banking Regulation Act, 1949: Provides a framework for the
regulation and supervision of commercial banks.
RBI Act, 1934: Empowers the RBI to regulate the issue of
banknotes, maintain reserves, and operate the credit and
currency system.
NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
Development, focused on promoting and developing
agriculture and rural sectors.
16. NBFCs
Provide banking services like loans, investment
products and money transfers.
But they do not hold a full banking licence from
RBI
They can not hold demand deposits like regular
banks
Playing an important role in credit delivery and
financial inclusion
19. Financial inclusion
It is the process of ensuring access to
affordable, and responsible financial services,
For all individuals and businesses regardless of
their income levels, location or gender.
20. Key Components
Access: Ensuring availability of financial products and
services like savings accounts, loans, insurance, and
payment systems.
Usage: Encouraging people to use these financial services
effectively to improve their financial well-being.
Ownership: Promoting financial literacy and education to
empower individuals to make informed financial decisions.
21. Why it is important
Economic Growth: Financial inclusion can boost economic
growth by providing access to credit for businesses and
individuals, leading to increased investment and job creation.
Poverty Reduction: By enabling people to save, borrow, and
insure, financial inclusion can help lift people out of poverty.
Social Development: Access to financial services can
improve education, healthcare, and housing conditions for
individuals and communities.
Financial Stability: It helps protect people from financial
shocks, such as job loss or natural disasters.
23. MFIs
Microfinance is a type of financial service
provided to low-income individuals or groups
who otherwise wouldn't have access to financial
services.
It's a powerful tool for poverty alleviation and
economic development.
24. Core components
Microcredit: Providing small loans to individuals
or groups for income-generating activities.
Savings and checking accounts: Offering
basic banking services to manage finances
effectively.
Microinsurance: Providing insurance coverage
against various risks to protect assets and
income.
Financial education: Empowering clients with
knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
25. How it works
Microfinance institutions (MFIs) play a crucial
role in delivering these services.
They often operate in rural or underserved
areas, reaching out to people who are excluded
from traditional banking systems.
MFIs typically rely on group lending and savings
models, fostering a sense of community and
shared responsibility among borrowers.
26. Impact
Poverty reduction: By providing access to credit,
microfinance can help people start or expand small
businesses, leading to increased income and
improved livelihoods.
Women empowerment: Microfinance has been
particularly effective in empowering women,
allowing them to participate in economic activities
and contribute to household income.
Financial inclusion: It brings millions of people into
the formal financial system, providing them with a
safety net and opportunities for growth.
Community development: Microfinance can
contribute to overall community development by
creating jobs and improving living standards.