The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plays a crucial role in the foreign exchange (forex) market by regulating and managing the country's forex reserves, ensuring stability in the currency exchange rates. It formulates and implements policies related to foreign exchange under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999. Additionally, the RBI acts as the custodian of India's foreign exchange reserves, intervenes in the forex market to curb excessive volatility, and facilitates external trade and payments. Through these actions, the RBI aims to maintain the overall stability of the Indian economy.
government securities
State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest nationalized bank in India but it does not perform any role when it comes to Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI is an independent entity that takes policy decisions with respect to Banking in India and SBI along with all other banks in India have to adhere to the guidelines set up by RBI.
to keep liquidity in financial markets
In 2013, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was headed by Dr. Raghuram Rajan, who served as the 23rd Governor of the RBI from September 2013 until September 2016. He was known for his focus on financial stability and reforming the Indian banking sector. Prior to his role at the RBI, Rajan was the Chief Economist and Director of Research at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
It is in tune with the policy of the government. Even now the role of the RBI has not changed from controller of the entities it regulates. What has changed is the policies of reserve bank of India which are based on terms of liberalisation proposed by the government,
I dont know whether its approved by RBI but its a genuine company giving hanfull returns from the last two yeras.
RBI looks only into Forex...no the legality of company... But from few reports, RBI is checking Speak Asia's bank accounts...to see if they have not broken any rule as per FEMA.
government securities
State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest nationalized bank in India but it does not perform any role when it comes to Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The RBI is an independent entity that takes policy decisions with respect to Banking in India and SBI along with all other banks in India have to adhere to the guidelines set up by RBI.
to keep liquidity in financial markets
Forex market is no way different from stock market in terms of impact on economy of that magnitude.
In 2013, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was headed by Dr. Raghuram Rajan, who served as the 23rd Governor of the RBI from September 2013 until September 2016. He was known for his focus on financial stability and reforming the Indian banking sector. Prior to his role at the RBI, Rajan was the Chief Economist and Director of Research at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
It is in tune with the policy of the government. Even now the role of the RBI has not changed from controller of the entities it regulates. What has changed is the policies of reserve bank of India which are based on terms of liberalisation proposed by the government,
Sir Osborne smith was the first RBI governor but the first Indian rbi governor was C.D.Deshmukh who was the third rbi governor
The tagline of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is "Developing the nation’s economy." This reflects its commitment to fostering economic stability and growth in India through effective monetary policy, financial regulation, and the promotion of financial inclusion. The RBI plays a crucial role in managing the country’s currency and overseeing its banking system.
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the RBI is situated in New Delhi