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Evolution of the banking sector in India

The evolution of the banking sector in India can be traced back to the late 18th century with the establishment of the Bank of Hindustan and the General Bank of India. However, the real growth of the banking sector in India began with the establishment of the Imperial Bank of India, which was later renamed as the State Bank of India (SBI) in 1955. During the period of British rule in India, several other banks were established, including Allahabad Bank and Bank of India. After independence, the Indian government took several steps to regulate and control the banking sector, including the nationalization of 14 major commercial banks in 1969 and the nationalization of 6 more commercial banks in 1980. This led to the establishment of a large public sector banking network in India and increased access to banking services for the general population. In the 1990s, the Indian government initiated economic reforms aimed at liberalizing the banking sector. As a result, private sector banks, for...