The BA and MA Economics at Azim Premji University provides students with a solid understanding of the Indian economy, economic theory, tools of analysis and practical application of these skills to current economic issues. This course, Banking and Financial Markets, is an elective course offered for both undergraduate and graduate Economics students, that introduces students to the workings of the financial sector, with specific focus on banking and finance within India. The course builds on the student’s knowledge of the working of political and legal institutions in India which is covered in the first year for our UG and PG Economics programmes.