INTRODUCTION

Central bank occupies a special place of significance in the monetary system of a

country. As the apex authority, the central bank regulates and monitors thee banking
sector and other financial institutions. The central bank have been in existence since
the 1650s. RBI has central bank in India. The Reserve Bank India.
The Reserve Bank of India was established in 1934 through the reserve bank of
India Act 1934. It started its operations as a private shareholder bank from 1st April
1935. Its was nationalised in 1949. The Reserve Bank of India is the central Bank of
India entrusted with the multidimensional role. It performs important monetary
functions from issue of currency note to maintenance of monetary stability in the
country. With the introduction of LPG in 1991. The role of RBI has become all the
more significant.
While implementing its policies and reforms, the bank has to ensure price stability
with economic growth and sustainable development. The development in various
institutions like industrial finance corporation of India, IDBI, NABARD etc.
Its affairs are governed by the Central Board of Directors appointed by the
Government of India. Since its inception the Reserve Bank of India had played an
important role in the economic development and monetary stability in the country.
Composition of Central Board

The Central Board consists of Governor, deputy Governor, Ten Director nominated
by the Central Government and two Government official nominated by the Central
Government. The deputy Governor and Director are eligible to attend meeting of the
Central Board but are not entitled to vote. The Governor and deputy Governor hold
office for term of five years and are entitled for a re - appointment. The Directors are
appointed for a term of four and hold office
during the pleasure of the president. The meeting of the Central Board is
convened at least six times in a year.

DIRECTOR
BOARD

OFFICIAL MEMBER
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Composition of Local Board

A local board is formed in each four zones consisting of five members which are
appointed by the Central Government. There is Chairperson of the Board who is
elected among the member. The members of the Board have a hold office for a term
of four years and eligible for reappointment. The Local Board advice on matters
referred to it by the Central Board and performs duties delegated to it by the Central
Board.

Functions of Reserve bank of India Functions of may be summarized as

given below:
Banker to Government :-

The Reserve Bank of India accepts and makes payment on behalf of Central
Government. It carries out its exchange, remittance, management of public debt and
other banking function of the Central Government. The Central Government entrusts
its money, remittance, exchange and banking transactions in India with the Reserve
Bank of India. It deals in repo or reverse repo.
Bank of issue :-

Central bank has the monopoly issue. This exclusive right enable the central bank
control and regulate supply of currency and credit supply and thereby ensure
stability. The Central Government on the recommendation of Central
Board specifies denomination of bank notes including discontinuance of bank notes.
The Central Government approves design, form and material of Bank notes on
consideration of recommendations of the Central Board.
Banker's Bank

The banks listed in second schedule and non schedule banks shall maintain a cash
reserve ratio with the Reserve bank of India with a view to securing the monetary
stability in the country. It provides loans and advances in foreign currency to
scheduled Banks and to other financial institution. It purchases, sells or discount any
bill of exchange or promissory note or makes a loan or advances to schedule bank.

Custodian of foreign exchange reserves

All the foreign exchange reserves of the country are maintained and controlled by the
central bank. As a custodian it regulates the flow of foreign exchange to the various
sectors and needs according to priorities. This function facilitates the central bank to
maintain stability of the exchange rate.

Central clearing house

All commercial bank maintain an account with the central bank. This enables them to
settle their interbank claims without using cash and the transactions are carried out
quickly. They park their surplus deposits with the central bank
Research methodology

The study is purely based on primary data and secondary data. The study will be
conducted with reference to the relate to role and function of RBI.

Review of literature

1. According to the " Rajesh B.D." MAY (2021): They explain the commercial
bank role on private banks. RBI was merely credibly introduces the lender and
the borrower, and facilities recovery, objectives.

2. According to the " Nisar khan and Rahmatullah (2014) : Have made attempt to
examine the performance of the schedule commercial banks in general public
sector bank in particular during the post reform period said private banks,
foreign banks and their performance within other bank's countries.
 3. According to the "Mandeepkour Bansal (2017) : The Reserve Bank of India is
the central bank of India main entrusted with the multidimensional role.
Mainly explain role of reserve bank of India in Indian economy. Reserve bank
of India role, function and contribution of RBI in Indian economy.

REFERENCE
1. Arun, T. G, Turner, J. D (2002) "Financial Sector Reforms
in Developing Countries: The Indian Experience"; World
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2. Bhatt O.P. (2007) "Banking In India"; Yojana; (August,

2007) (Pg. No. 83-87)

3. Mandeep K.B, Ph. D "Role of Reserve Bank of India in

Indian Economy" (2014-2017)

performance of the schedule commercial Banks in general public

sector Banks in
particular during the post refrom period said private Banks , foreign
Banks and their
performance within other bank's countries.
Objectives and Research Methodology
Objectives of study:
1. To explore the evolution of Reserve Bank of India
(RBI).
2. To analyze the role and functions of RBI.
3. To assess the Monetary Control Methods of RBI.