A bank opened in SEZs in India comes under which of the following category of banks?

  1. Domestic bank
  2. International bank
  3. National bank
  4. Offshore banks

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Option 4 : Offshore banks
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The correct answer is Offshore bank.

  • Special Economic Zones (SEZs):
    • It is a zone within a country that is typically duty-free and has totally different business industrial laws, mainly to encourage investment and generate employment.
    • In this zone, industries get some tax benefits.
  • ​Different Banks:
    • Offshore Bank:
    1. This type of bank is set outside the country of residence of the depositor, usually in a low tax jurisdiction (or tax haven) that has money and legal benefits.
    2. A bank opened in SEZs in India come under the category of an offshore bank.
    • International Bank: 
    1. It is a financial entity that offers monetary services, such as payment accounts and lending opportunities to foreign clients.
    • National Bank:
    1. National banks are a part of a country's national economy.
    2. These are industrial entities that offer access to banking services for the general public.
    • Domestic Bank: 
    1. It is a home bank that is started and operated by Indians and headquartered in India.

 

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