Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Banking in India I Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
Syllabus for Banking in India - I
The University sets this paper under Scheme III only, so your college may not run it.
Module 1: Introduction to Indian Banking System ( 15 Hours)
- Concept of Bank and History of Indian Banking System.
- Structure and Types of Banks in India – Commercial banks, foreign banks, public sector banks, Regional rural banks (RRBs), Co-operative banks, Primary co-op credit societies.
- NABARD: functions and policies. - Banking Regulations in India.
- Non-banking finance Companies: Meaning, Types, Growth and Regulation
Module 2: Central Bank ( 15 Hours)
- Concept- Functions of Central Bank: Traditional and Modern.
- Concept and Objectives of Monetary Policy.
- Instruments of Monetary Policy. Structure of monetary policy.
- Implementation of monetary policy with special reference to India.
Reference Books
- 1 Meir Kohn, Financial Institution and Market, Oxford University Press. New Delhi.
- 2 Khan, M. Y., Indian Financial System-Theory and Practice, TMH, New Delhi.
- 3 Bhole, L. M., Financial Markets and Institutions, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi.
- 4 Simha, S.L.N. Development Banking in India. Madras: Institute of Financial Management.
- 5 Annual Reports of RBI and Major Financial Institutions in India.
- 6 Pathak, B., Indian Financial System-Pearson, New Delhi.