This document provides an overview of banking in India, including the history and types of banks. It discusses the major banks like the State Bank of India and how banking has evolved in India over time. The key types of banks discussed are scheduled commercial banks, which include public sector banks, private sector banks, foreign banks, and regional rural banks. Cooperative banks are also summarized, including their structure and role in providing credit to various industries and sectors. The document outlines the primary functions of banks as accepting deposits and lending, as well as secondary functions. It also introduces the Reserve Bank of India and its role in regulating the banking system.