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Commercial Banks in India: Definition, Functions, Features, Types & Examples

Commercial banks are profit-driven financial institutions that accept deposits from the public and provide loans and other financial services to individuals and businesses. Commercial banks are categorized i...

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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Established on 12 July 1982, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is India’s apex financial body, which is fully owned by the Government of India, to provide credit for the promot...

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