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Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934

Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934  1. Introduction The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 is a very important law in India which created the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) . The RBI is the central bank of India , which controls the money system of the country, regulates banks, and maintains financial stability. It started functioning in 1935 . (A) Evolution of Reserve Bank of India 1. Background (Before RBI) Before RBI was established: India had no central bank Currency system was controlled by the British Government Banking system was unorganized Economic instability was common ๐Ÿ‘‰ There was a strong need for a central authority to control money and banking. 2. Hilton Young Commission (1926) Also known as the Royal Commission on Indian Currency and Finance Suggested the creation of a central bank for India ๐Ÿ‘‰ This was the foundation of RBI idea. 3. Formation of RBI (1934 Act) RBI was established under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 Started working on 1 Apr...