Economics Riddles

I was born on 29th October 1946. I am 73 years old. I produce one rupee coins for a living. Who am I?

I have 5 letters. I am usually referred to as 'at a particular point of time'. Which concept am I?

I'm the primary unit of the Indian Banking System. Who am I?

I am a process through which commercial banks are able to create credit which is in far excess of initial deposits. Who am I?

I am known by different names in different countries. In UK I'm known as Bank of England and in USA I'm known as Federal Reserve System. Who am I?

RBI has been actively using me to control credit. I discourage borrowers from taking loans. Identify me.

My value is different in different countries. I have legal tender power. I have been here for the last 3000 years. Who am I?

I play an important part in the Development Strategy of the Government of India. I was established 85 years ago. My first headquarter was in Kolkata. Profit earning is not my motive. Who am I ?

An increase in me increases the cost of borrowings from the Central Bank. I am what the Central Bank keeps to lend money to commercial banks to meet their short term needs. Who am I?

I am so important that it is legally compulsory for banks to keep me, i.e; a certain minimum fraction of their deposits. Who am I?