Banks are one of the most important parts of any country. In this modern time money and its necessity is very important. A developed financial system of the country ensures to attain development. A modern bank provides valuable services to a country. Bank attracts depositors by introducing attractive deposit schemes and providing rewards or return in the form of interest. Banks providing different kinds of deposit schemes to its customers. It enables to create banking habits or saving habits among people. The present book highlights, considers and discusses various contemporary issues of banking. It is hoped that the present book will meet fully the requirements of both categories of readers, practical and academics.

Contents: Preface. I. Types of Banks: 1. An Overview. 2. Reserve Bank of India. 3. Commercial Bank. 4. Regional Rural Bank. 5. Cooperative Bank. 6. Islamic Bank. 7. Microfinance. 8. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development [NABARD]. II. Functions and Activities: 9. Nationalization of Indian Banks. 10. Private Sector Banks. 11. Public Sector Banks. 12. Development Banks. 13. Bank Balance Sheet. 14. Credit Management . 15. Customers. 16. Non-Banking Financial Intermediaries [NBFI].Bibliography. Index.