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This study looks at how important private banks are to the expansion of the Indian economy. Private banks have become major actors in the Indian banking industry during the last few decades, offering a wide range of financial services and making innovative contributions to the country's economic growth. The purpose of this study is to examine how private banks contribute to economic growth. Specifically, it will look at how they promote entrepreneurship, improve financial inclusion, and aid in the development of infrastructure and industry. By facilitating easier access to credit for both individuals and enterprises, private banks have made a substantial contribution to the Indian economy by encouraging entrepreneurship and job creation. Their technical innovations and competitive strategies have raised consumer happiness and efficiency in the banking industry. Furthermore, by providing banking services to underserved and rural areas, private banks have been instrumental in promoting financial inclusion by drawing more people into the formal financial system. The research also emphasizes the difficulties that private banks encounter, including regulatory barriers, rivalry from public sector banks, and the requirement for ongoing technology advancements. Notwithstanding these obstacles, private banks continue to have a significant overall influence on economic growth, highlighting their significance in the financial system. Because they promote financial innovation, inclusivity, and general economic development, private banks are essential to the expansion of the Indian economy. The purpose of this study is to support policies and regulatory frameworks that will further strengthen the role of private banks in India's economy and ensure inclusive and sustainable growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose: Covid19 has negatively impacted global economies and employment and has brought about career shock. To be career adaptable, MOOCs offer a platform whereby the Gen Z students can enhance their competencies and be career adaptable. Methodology / Approach: Pre-final year engineering students of a University situated in north India were offered free licenses in a popular MOOC, Coursera to enroll in courses that will support in enhancing i their competencies and be career adaptable. Findings: From April to August 2020, 690 pre-final year graduate engineering students enrolled in 7211 courses, of which, 3869 courses were completed by them. The students opted for inter, even multi-disciplinary courses with 83% saying that it supplemented their learning on being career adaptable. Limitation: Psychological areas have not been explored for the gap between enrollment and discontinuance of courses by the students. Implications: Universities can adopt MOOCs as a supplement to develop competencies in Gen Z. This will support them in managing their careers in light of national trauma, Covid19 pandemic. Value: The availability of MOOCs provides self-paced and relatively inexpensive courses to Gen Z to enhance their competencies. This will enable them to be career adaptable especially during disruptive events like the Covid19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]