2.What is the major source for banks to meet the loan requirements of the people?
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Answer:
Banks make use of the deposits to meet the loan requirements of the people.
Answer:
The main sources of income for banks are:
1. Interest rate on loans: The main function of a commercial bank is to borrow money for the purpose of lending at a higher rate of interest.
2. Commission: Banks perform numerous services to their customers and charge commission, etc., for such services. A bank collects cheques, rents, dividends, etc., accepts bills of exchange, issues drafts and letters of credit and collects pensions and salaries on behalf of their customers.
3. Interest on investments: Banks also invest an important portion of their resources in government and other first class industrial securities. The interest and dividend received from time to time on these investments is a source of income for the banks. Bank also earns some income when the market prices of these securities rise