1. INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN FINANCIAL SYSTEM

2. FORMAL AND INFORMAL FINANCIAL SECTOR
Formal financial sector is characterized by the presence of an organized, institutional and regulated system.
Informal financial sector is an unorganized ,non- institutional, and non- regulated system dealing with the traditional and rural spheres of the economy.

3. Components of the Formal Financial System
Financial Institutions
Financial Markets
Financial Instruments
Financial Services

4. Financial Institutions
Banking Institutions: Participate in the economy's payment mechanism, deposit liabilities constitute a major part of national money supply.
Non-Banking Institutions: LIC, SIDBI, IIBI, IFCI ( All India Financial Institutions), SFCs & SIDCs

5. Financial Markets
Primary ( Direct) Market or New Issue Market: Dealing in the new financial claims or new securities.
Secondary Market: Dealing in the securities already issued or existing or outstanding.

6. Financial Markets
Money Markets: Highly liquid short term debt – instruments market including Call Money Market, Certificates of Deposits, Commercial Papers and Treasury Bills.
Capital Markets: Market for Long-Term securities and provides risky capital in the form of equity.

7. Financial Instruments
Primary Securities: Equity, Preference, Debt and Various combinations.
Secondary Securities: Mutual Fund Units and Insurance Policies etc.

8. Financial Services Depositories Custodial Credit Rating Leasing
Portfolio Management
Underwriting etc.

9. Functions of the Financial system
To link the savers & investors.
To inspire the operators to monitor the performance of the investment.
To achieve optimum allocation of risk bearing.
It makes available price - related information.
It helps in promoting the process of financial deepening and broadening