Eminent economists, financial experts, and top bankers are the authors of the essays collected within these two volumes, which present a concise and authoritative overview of some of the latest and the most challenging issues facing India's financial sector in the 21st century.

Technological innovations and advancements have spread into every sphere of life and banking is no exception. With competition being tough and fierce, business, especially banking, has to adopt new methods and techniques. Modern banking essentially implies use of modern technology and communication tools, for example, computer and the Internet, for bringing about more efficiency and speed in banking operations and making them more and more customer friendly and customer focused. This accessible and well-written text examines the latest developments in the Indian Financial System and the significant roles the Indian Banking Sector has played in the development of the economy. Thoroughly practical and comprehensive, the book discusses the modern trends in Indian banking, especially its prospects with the use of technology, and other core areas of banking. It covers a wide range of topics such as financial markets and institutions; the role of central banks in different countries, including the role of RBI which is the central bank of India; basic lending principles; methods of remittance; services approach; and micro-credit. Besides, it dwells in details on venture capital, credit rating, modern e-payment systems, core banking, and hi-tech banking. Now in the Second Edition, the book has been thoroughly revised and updated. This edition includes several new topics, such as local area banks, EXIM Bank (Amendment) Act, 2011, stock invest, Factoring Regulation Act, 2011, prepaid payment instruments, GIRO payment, white label ATMs, tablet banking, recent development in priority sector lending, financial inclusion plan, Micro-finance Institutions (Development and Regulation) Bill, 2012, technology in the banking sector, Basel Committee, global economic trends, KYC, rural infrastructure development fund, licensing of new banks in private sector, gold loans, and shadow banking system. Intended primarily as a text for the students of Commerce, this student-friendly text should prove to be extremely useful also for the postgraduate students of Management, Finance, and Economics. It should prove equally useful to students of Chartered Accountancy and those appearing in competitive examinations. The book can also be profitably used by practising managers, bankers, researchers, and all those who would like to acquaint themselves with modern Indian banking, especially the role of banks in the new millennium. Key Features • Coverage is quite comprehensive, with latest data • Lays special emphasis on IT-enabled and technology-based banking practices

The Indian financial system: Markets, Institutions and Services is a complex amalgamation of various institutions, markets, regulations and laws, analysts, transactions, claims and liabilities. This book not only thoroughly engages with these impor

This Second Revised And Enlarged Edition: 2002 Provides A Good Insight Into The Current State Of Indian Economy, Highlighting The Challenges Of The Growth Process And Opportunities Covering The Areas Of The Economy, Banking And Finance, Agriculture, Industry And Infrastructure And The External Sectory.

This Book Focuses, Though Various Papers Of Learned Contributors, The Main Challenges Before Indian Banking Sector During Post-Reform Period With A Decadal Analysis And Bird S Eye Views. It Mirrors The Main Issues Like Restructuring, New Role In The Changed Scenario, Management Of Npas, Competition And Consolidation, Merger Process, Acceleration Of Productivity And Profitability, Asset-Liability Management Production Norms Improving Customer Service Ameliorating Public Grievances Proposed Basel Capital Accord, Risk-Management Risk-Based Supervision, Deregulation Interest Rates, Grant Of Financial Autonomy In The Area Of Credit, Entry Of Foreign Banks, Emergence Of New Private Banks, Universal Banking, Promotion Of Technology, Human Resource Policies, Post-Vrs Condition, Capital Adequacy Framework, Settlement Risk, Transparency Etc. Prevailing In The Present New Millennium In A Very Systematic And Comprehensive Manner And In A Simple Lucid, Critical And Analytical Style.This Book Shall Be Useful To All Concerned Especially To The Researchers, Teachers, Students Of Economics And Commerce And Employees Of Banking Sector, Policy-Makers Etc.

This comprehensive book critically examines and presents in detail, a conceptual framework on various components/structures of a formal financial system which includes financial institutions, financial markets, financial instruments/securities, financial services, financial regulations and regulatory authorities. It brings to its readers the ever-changing organisational, structural, institutional, regulatory and policy developments in the financial sector of India. The book contains 36 chapters divided in 6 parts. Part A, Financial System, comprising 3 chapters, provides an overview of the Indian financial system, economic development and the financial sector reforms in India. Part B, Financial Markets contains 11 chapters to provide an in-depth analyses of different elements of Indian financial markets. Part C, Financial Instruments comprises 3 chapters to deal with instrumentation side of the financial system. Part D, Financial Institutions, includes 7 chapters to provide an in-depth knowledge about institutions functioning in the financial system. Part E, Financial Servicescomprises 10 chapters to put readers’ attention towards financial services that do facilitate the components of core financial system. Part F, Financial Regulationsincludes 2 chapters to deliberate on the financial regulations and the role of regulatory authorities. The book is designed as an essential textbook for a course on Indian Financial System for both undergraduate and postgraduate students of management, economics, finance and commerce as well as other related professional courses, like ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, ICFAI, and CAIIB. Key features • Includes Basel norms to manage risk in commercial banks. It also contains various current topics for the convenience of the readers. • Highlights changes and amendments brought in within the rules, regulations, and guidelines, made by the authorities, like SEBI and RBI. • Incorporated with pedagogical tools, such as tables, figures, appendices, review questions, and MCQs (on selected topics). • Solution manual containing answers to the MCQs and Numerical Problems is available on demand. • Includes an exhaustive glossary of terms to explain the core concepts. • PowerPoint slides available online at http://phindia.com/das-financial-system-in-india to provide integrated learning to the students.A

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