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Answer» Difference between Central Bank and Commercial Bank | S.No. | Basis of difference | Central bank | Commercial Bank | | 1. | Principal Objective | The principal objective of the central bank is to maximise economic welfare of the Country | The principal objective of commercial banks is to earn profit. | | 2. | Banker | The central bank acts as a banker to all commercial banks. | The commercial banks do not process such right. | | 3. | Right to print currency | The central Bank has a right to print currency on behalf of the government. | The commercial banks do not process such right. | | 4. | Loan facilities | The Central bank gives loan facilities to the governments. | The commercial banks can also provide loan facilities to the government units. | | 5. | Credit facilities | The central bank does not provide loan facilities to the public. | The commercial banks’ provide loan facilities to the public. | | 6. | Acceptance of public Deposit | The central bank does not accept pub deposit. | The commercial banks accept public deposits. |
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