• FSDC was set up by the Government of India in December 2010.
  • It is an apex-level forum.
  • It is not a statutory body, established via gazette notification.
  • Role in Financial Stability:
    • Strengthens and institutionalizes the mechanism for financial stability.
    • Enhances inter-regulatory coordination.
    • Promotes financial sector development.
    • Deals with macro-prudential supervision of the economy.
    • Oversees functioning of large financial conglomerates.