Book excerpt: The Indian Financial System is a complex amalgamation of various institutions, markets, regulations and laws, analysts, transactions, claims and liabilities. This book not only thoroughly engages with these important aspects of financial system as the bedrock of the book, but also helps students, academicians and professionals to survive and thrive in today's competitive business environment. The lucid language and comprehensive approach of this book makes it invaluable both as a textbook and a reference book. This edition has been substantially revised, with incorporation of the latest amendments and changes, and important discussions on topics like financial markets and institutions, instruments, agencies and regulations in an analytical and critical manner.