In view of the importance of financial services worldwide, the present book is an attempt to fulfill the needs of this course prescribed by business schools in India. The book targets postgraduate and undergraduate students of management and commerce. Besides, it will also be useful for the practising managers. The book fosters a clear understanding of the concepts and practices of various financial services in India and also discusses emerging issues and challenges of this sector in the present scenario. It covers various financial services from banking and insurance to mutual funds and leasing services. Various pedagogical tools such as illustrations, tables, figures and case studies have been used to give a vivid visual impact and relate concepts to real-life situations.