
08.12.2019 AAKASHAYA PATRA SEVEN STAR SMART EDUCATION SERIES PART – 31 EFFECTS OF MONETARY POLICY Banks, are a key constituent of the economy. They are a key vehicle through which RBI implements its monetary policy and exchange rate policy. The following are key concepts to understand in this regard: 1.Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) Scheduled Commercial Banks are required to maintain with RBI, an average cash balance, the amount of which shall not be less than 6% of the total of the Net Demand and Time Liabilities (NDTL) in India. Demand Liabilities include all liabilities which are payable on demand and they include current deposits, demand liabilities portion of savings bank deposits, margins held against letters of credit/ guarantees, balances in overdue fixed deposits, cash certificates and cumulative/ recurring deposits, outstanding Telegraphic Transfers (TTs), Mail Transfer (MTs), Demand Drafts (DDs), ...