Economy

RBI and its functions

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was set up under RBI act, 1934 on Ist April 1935. Initially, its headquarter was in Calcutta, later after in 1937, its headquarter was permanently shifted to Mumbai. Present governor of RBI is Mr. Shaktikanta Das, he is 25th governor of RBI. RBI was nationalised on January 1949. Vimal Jalan committee recommended that part of surplus money can be transferred to government by RBI.