Publisher's Synopsis
""The Rise, Progress, and Present Condition of Banking in India"" is a historical book written by Charles Northcote Cooke in 1863. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the banking system in India during the 19th century. It covers the history of banking in India, the establishment of the first banks, the growth of the banking industry, and the challenges faced by the industry. The author discusses the role of the British East India Company in shaping the banking system in India and how it evolved over time. He also explores the impact of the Indian Mutiny of 1857 on the banking industry and how it affected the economy. The book provides a detailed analysis of the different types of banks operating in India, including the Presidency Banks, the Joint Stock Banks, and the Exchange Banks. The author also discusses the role of the Reserve Bank of India, which was established in 1935, in regulating the banking industry. Overall, ""The Rise, Progress, and Present Condition of Banking in India"" is a valuable resource for historians, economists, and anyone interested in the history of banking in India. It provides a fascinating insight into the development of the banking industry in India and how it has evolved over time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
