The Repo Rate is the primary instrument used by RBI for monetary policy transmission. Banks' lending rates are benchmarked against this rate.

CASA represents Current Account and Savings Account deposits, which are low-cost funding sources for banks and crucial for profitability metrics.

PMJDY provides an overdraft facility of up to Rs. 10,000 to eligible account holders after 6 months of satisfactory operation of the account.

RBI mandates a minimum CRAR of 10.5% for scheduled commercial banks under Basel III framework, which includes capital buffers and conservation requirements.

Goldman Sachs is an investment bank, not a credit rating agency. CRISIL, ICRA, Care Ratings, and Brickwork Ratings are recognized credit rating agencies by SEBI.

DICGC covers deposits up to Rs. 5 lakh per depositor per bank as per the latest amendment effective from 2024, increased from the previous Rs. 1 lakh.

The Kelkar Committee (2003) recommended the implementation of GST in India, which was later formally implemented on July 1, 2017.

IBC, 2016 provides a time-bound resolution process for insolvent debtors and companies, aimed at maximizing asset value and protecting creditor interests.

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision sets international standards for bank regulation and capital adequacy through Basel I, II, and III frameworks.

SLF is a standing facility introduced by RBI allowing scheduled banks to borrow funds against government securities, providing liquidity at a specified spread over the policy rate.