This document provides an overview of the banking industry in India. It discusses the growth of banking from the 18th century onwards, including the establishment of major banks like State Bank of India. It outlines the nationalization of banks in India in 1969 and 1980. It describes the current banking system which includes the central bank (Reserve Bank of India), scheduled commercial banks which can be public sector banks, private sector banks, foreign banks, and cooperative banks. Public sector banks were nationalized to break private control, prevent wealth concentration, mobilize savings, and cater to priority sectors. The banking industry is large and growing rapidly in India.