Chapter 1

RBI Origin and History

Origin from Hilton Young Commission recommendations

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Foundation and Nationalisation of RBI in 1949

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Preamble and the structure of the Central Bank

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Central Board of directors: Composition and terms

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RBI as a premiere regulator of the Indian economy

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Chapter 2

Monetary Policy Committee

MPC: Structure, functions and history (2016)

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Inflation targeting and price stability framework

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The instruments: Repo, Reverse Repo and MSF

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Bank Rate and CRR/SLR: Tools of liquidity control

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Monetary Policy report: Frequency and its purpose

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Chapter 3

RBI Regulatory Role

Supervision of commercial and regional Banks

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Oversight on NBFCs and digital payment platforms

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RBI as the Banker to the Govt and Banks roles

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Foreign Exchange Reserves: Purpose and management

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Financial Stability Report (FSR) by RBI summary

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Chapter 4

Currency and Public Debt

Management of currency notes and coin distribution

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Currency Issue Department and Coinage Act basics

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Management of Public Debt of the Union Government

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Ways and Means Advances (WMA) for governments

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RBI as the lender of last resort for bank credit

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Chapter 5

Digital Rupee (CBDC)

Central Bank Digital Currency: Concept and trials

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Digital Rupee: Wholesale vs Retail (e-Rupee)

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Impact of CBDC on the Indian monetary system

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Blockchain and digital security in central banking

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Evolution of payment systems from cash to e-rupee

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