Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Financial Markets

Question:
They can be issued to individuals, corporations, and companies during periods of tight liquidity when the deposit growth of banks is slow, but the demand for credit is high. Which of the following is being referred to here?
Options:
Commercial papers
Call money
Commercial bill
Certificate of deposit
Correct Answer:
Certificate of deposit
Explanation:
Certificates of deposit (CD) are unsecured, negotiable, short-term instruments in bearer form, issued by commercial banks and development financial institutions. They can be issued to individuals, corporations and companies during periods of tight liquidity when the deposit growth of banks is slow but the demand for credit is high. They help to mobilize a large amount of money for short periods