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B.Com. (Banking and Insurance) Central Banking and Monetary Management Syllabus - Mumbai University

This is the TY BBI syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still sets the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it for ATKT candidates, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

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Major · Semester 6 · TY BBI · 4 credits · 100 marks

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Syllabus for Central Banking and Monetary Management

Major · Semester 6 · TY BBI · 4 credits · 100 marks

Module I: Introduction to Central Banking

  • Unit 1: Evolution and Functions of Central Banks
  • Origin of Central Banking: Historical development of central banks globally and in India.
  • Primary Functions: Issuing currency, lender of last resort, banker to the government, managing foreign exchange reserves.
  • Secondary Functions: Developmental and promotional roles in banking sector.
  • Central Bank Independence: Importance of autonomy in policy-making.
  • Unit 2: Structure and Organization of Central Banks
  • Organizational Hierarchy: Governing body, board of directors, key departments.
  • Role of Central Bank Governor: Powers, responsibilities, and decision-making authority.
  • Relationship with Government: Coordination in policy formulation and implementation.
  • International Comparisons: Differences between RBI, Federal Reserve, Bank of England, etc.

Module II: Monetary Policy and Instruments

  • Unit 3: Objectives of Monetary Policy Primary Goals: Price stability, economic growth, employment generation. Secondary Goals: Balance of payments, financial stability, credit allocation. Types of Monetary Policy: Expansionary, contractionary, neutral. Policy Formulation: Role of central bank in planning and implementing policy.
  • Unit 4: Instruments of Monetary Policy
  • Quantitative Tools: Cash reserve ratio, statutory liquidity ratio, repo and reverse repo rates.
  • Qualitative/Selective Tools: Credit rationing, margin requirements, sector-specific credit policies.
  • Open Market Operations: Buying/selling government securities to regulate liquidity.
  • Monetary Policy Committee: Role, composition, and functioning in India.

Module III: Regulation and Supervision of Banks

  • Unit 5: Regulatory Functions of Central Bank Licensing of Banks: Procedures, criteria, and objectives. Prudential Norms: Capital adequacy, asset classification, and provisioning. Control of Non-Banking Financial Companies: Oversight and monitoring. Compliance and Reporting: Role of central bank in ensuring transparency.
  • Unit 6: Supervision of Commercial Banks On-site Inspection: Monitoring liquidity, solvency, and operational performance. Off-site Surveillance: Use of data, returns, and reports for early warning. Corrective Measures: Directions, penalties, and restructuring support. Financial Stability Role: Preventing bank failures and systemic risk.

Module IV: Contemporary Issues in Central Banking

  • Unit 7: Central Banking and Financial Stability Crisis Management: Role during banking and financial crises. Inflation Targeting: Techniques and challenges in India. Liquidity Management: Balancing credit growth and inflation control. Globalization Impact: Influence of international financial markets on domestic policy.
  • Unit 8: Technological and Emerging Trends
  • Digital Currency and Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC): Concepts and implications.
  • Fintech and Payment Systems: Regulation by central banks.
  • Sustainable Finance: Green banking and central bank initiatives.
  • Future Challenges: Cybersecurity, policy coordination, and global shocks.

Reference Books

  • 1 Reserve Bank of India – Functions and Working of RBI
  • 2 Frederic S. Mishkin – The Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Markets
  • 3 R. R. Paul – Central Banking and Monetary Policy in India
  • 4 L. C. Gupta – Monetary Economics
  • 5 K. P. M. Sundaram – Banking Theory and Practice

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Com. (Banking & Insurance) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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