Capitalmind Podcast

How money gets created in India

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Dec 5, 2023
This podcast breaks down the process of how money is created in India, explaining concepts without using jargon. It delves into topics such as money creation by central and commercial banks, the impact of inflation, the role of the Reserve Bank of India, the stock market, and the wealth effect.
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Origin of Money and its Growth

  • Money originated as a fungible and divisible medium to facilitate trade and economic growth.
  • The amount of money must align with productivity growth to avoid deflation or inflation.
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Money Supply vs Productivity

  • Printing money alone doesn't guarantee inflation if productivity growth is high.
  • Inflation or deflation depends on the balance between money supply and the growth of goods.
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Banks Create Most Money

  • Central banks print a limited amount of currency while commercial banks create most of the money through lending.
  • Deposits increase as loans create new deposits, multiplying the money beyond base currency.
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