The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank and regulatory authority for the Indian banking system, established on April 1, 1935. It was created in response to economic challenges following World War I, based on recommendations from the Hilton Young Commission (1926) and formalized under the RBI Act of 1934. The RBI plays a critical role in managing the issuance and supply of the Indian rupee, overseeing payment systems, and promoting economic development in India.
The correct option is (D): 100%
List-I (Characteristic) | List-II (Concept) |
(A) More debt can be used if debt can be raised at a lower rate | (I) Cost of debt |
(B) Since interest is a deductible expense, cost of debt is affected by the tax rate | (II) Risk Consideration |
(C) If a firm’s business risk is lower, its capacity to use debt is higher and vice-versa | (III) Tax Rate |
(D) A public issue of equity may reduce the management’s holding in the company | (IV) Control |