\u2713Bank is a financial institution engaged primarily in mobilising deposits and forwarding loans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713 Banks are regulated by the Central bank of the country\u2014in case of India, the RBI (Reserve Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713 Another category of financial institution\u2014the non-bank\u2014is almost similar in its functions but main difference (though, highly simplified) being that it does not allow its depositors to withdraw money from their accounts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial is an heterogeneous group of institutions (other than commercial and co-operative banks) performing financialintermediation in a variety of ways, like accepting deposits, making loans and advances, leasing, hire purchase, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713They raise funds from the public, directly or indirectly, and lend them to ultimate spenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2713 They advance loans to the various wholesale and retail traders, small-scale industries and self employed persons. Thus, they have broadened and diversified the range of products and services offered by a financial sector.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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