When was RBI established?

Q.  On which date was the Reserve Bank of India established?
- Published on 15 Feb 17

a. April 1, 1935
b. July 12, 1982
c. January 1, 1949
d. August 15, 1947

ANSWER: April 1, 1935
 
On April 1, 1935, the Reserve Bank of India, which is the central bank of this country, was established.

It was originally started as a shareholders' bank with a share capital of Rs. 5 crore divided into shares of Rs. 100 each, fully paid-up.

But since January, 1949 the Reserve Bank has been nationalized and it is now purely a concern of the State.

The Government of India holds the entire share capital of the bank which has been acquired by payment of compensation to the shareholders.

RBI – Reserve Bank of India

Founded : 1 April 1935; 81 years ago
Headquarter : Mumbai, India
Current Governor : Urjit Patel (September 2016 - Present)

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