The document provides an overview of public sector and private sector banks in India. It discusses that scheduled commercial banks in India are categorized into five groups according to ownership, including public sector banks, private sector banks, and foreign banks. Public sector banks are majority owned by the government, while private sector banks were established to better serve economic needs as public sector banks lacked profit incentives. The document then provides details on the functions of public and private sector banks in India.

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The project is about comparison between Public Sector & Private Sector
Bank in India. Scheduled Commercial Banks in India are categorised into
five different groups according to their ownership and / or nature of
operation. Scheduled commercial banks consist of 28 public sector banks, 9
new private sector banks, 20 old private sector banks and 31 foreign banks1.
Public sector banks are the ones in which the government has a major
holding. They are divided into two groups i.e. Nationalized Bank of India
and its associates.
Private sector banks came into existence to supplement the performance of
Public sector banks and serve the needs of the economy better. As the public
sector banks were merely in the hands of the government, banks had no
incentive to make profits and improve the financial health. Banks operated
in regulatory environment with administered rate of interest structure,
quantitative restrictions on credit, high reserve requirements and significant
proportion of bendable resources going to the priority and government
sectors. This resulted in low levels of investment and growth, decline in
productivity and erosion of profitability of banking sector.
Public Sector & Private Sector Banks are Performs multitude function and
services. This Sector Banks are the financial institution that provides
services such as accepting deposits and giving business loans. It raises
funds by collecting deposits from businesses and consumers via checkable
deposits, savings deposits, and time deposits. It makes loans to businesses
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2. and consumers. It also buys corporate bonds and government bonds. Its
primary liabilities are deposits and primary assets are loans and bonds.
There is a comprehensive policy framework for Ownership and governance
in private sector banks. Which include minimum capital requirement,
foreign investment in private sector banks, Foreign Direct Investment,
Foreign Institutional Investors, Non Resident Indians, Due diligence process
Transition arrangements & Continuous monitoring arrangements. The
minimum capital requirement for private sector banks is Rs.200 crore.
There has been a guideline on issue and pricing of shares had been
prescribed. In terms of extant instructions, banks in private sector, whose
shares are not listed on the stock exchanges, are required to obtain prior
approval of Reserve Bank of India
The performance and the roles of private and public sector banks are
undergoing changes. The banks, both private as well as public have to now
operate in an increasingly competitive environment. The customer-centric
approach of private sector banks have thrown open many more challenges
for the public sector banks private sector banks have thrown open many
more challenges for the public sector banks.
The project includes comparison between the Public Sector & Private Sector
Bank which would help to understand various aspect of this of this two
sector banks &how the private sector Bank creating competition for the
Public sector Bank. And also we are overcome to know step which are taken
by the Public sector Bank to face the challenges of the Private Sector Bank.
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3. Indian Banking System
The Indian financial system comprises of four segments or components.
These are financial institutions, financial markets, financial instruments and
financial services. Banks come under the financial institutions segment.
Financial institutions are intermediaries that mobilize savings and facilitate
allocation of funds in an efficient manner. The Indian financial system was
quite well developed even prior to India’s political independence in August
1947. Both foreign and domestic banks were present and so was a well-
developed stock market.
Until the 1990s, the Indian financial system was tightly regulated. Following
the balance of payments crisis in 1991-92, a stabilization program was
initiated with the help of International Monetary Fund, which specifically
included a reform of the financial system. The foundation for the financial
sector reforms was laid by recommendations of the Committee on Financial
System 1991. The Committee again reviewed the financial system in 1998
and made further recommendations. The objectives of the financial sector
reforms were to bring about greater efficiency and competitiveness in all the
spheres of the economic activity. The reach of organized banking to rural
areas and Banking in India has its origin in Vedic times, i.e. 2000 to 1400
BC. Indigenous India Company set up the first bank in Madras. Between
1770 and 1850 banks such as Bank of Hindustan, Commercial Bank,
Calcutta Bank, Bank of Calcutta and Bank of Bombay. Later, Commercial
Bank and Calcutta Bank merged to form Union Bank.
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4. Three Presidency Banks i.e. Bank of Bombay, Bank of Madras and Bank of
Bengal which were set up between 1809 and 1843 were amalgamated to
form the Imperial Bank of India in1921.The Imperial Bank of India later
became the State Bank of India.
The sudden boom of investment in the 1900s led to the emergence of
leading joint stock banks such as the Punjab National (1895), Bank of India
(1906), Indian Bank1907), Bank of Baroda (1909), Central bank of India
(1911) and Union Bank of India(1919). The major functions of these banks
were to finance foreign trade while domestic trade was largely handled by
the Multani Shroffs and moneylenders. Between 1941 and1945, the number
of banks increased from 473 to 737 but these banks suffered from certain
limitations such as inadequate capital structure and unsound methods of
operations and management. Thus, the government in consultation with
Reserve Bank of India enacted the Banking Companies Act in 1949.
Between 1947 and 1969 banks were under private ownership of maharaja’s,
or king s of the princely states of India and these banks served the rich
families and industrial houses which narrowed the industrial growth of the
banking system.
The Reserve Bank of India thus made it compulsory for reconstruction and /
or merger of the weak units with the sound one’s as per the Banking
Companies Act of 1960 and the number of banks declined from 548 in 1947
to 89 in 1969. Fourteen private banks were nationalized on July 19, 1969
and another six in 1980. One of the objectives of nationalization was to
extend neglected sections of the society.
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5. Between 1969 and 1992, there was rapid expansion of bank network. The
number of bank branches increased from 8262 to 60570. The banking
system spread to rural areas. Small Scale, tiny and cottage industries
benefited from the spread of banking system. The share priority sector in
total banking grew up from14 percentage in 1969 to43% in 1990 and
banking density improved from 64000 people per branch in 1969 to14000
people per branch in 1991.
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6. Emerging Banks in India
The Narasimham Committee on banking sector reforms suggested that
'merger should not be viewed as a means of bailing out weak banks. They
could be a solution to the problem of weak banks but only after cleaning up
their balance sheet.' The Government has tried to find a solution on similar
lines, and passed an ordinance an September 4, 1993, and took the initiative
to merge New Bank of India (NBI) with Punjab National Bank (PNB).
Ultimately, this turned out to be an unhappy event. Following this, turned
out to be an unhappy event. Following this, there was along silence in the
market till HDFC Bank successfully took over Times Bank. Market gained
confidence, and subsequently, we witnessed two more mega mergers. The
merger of Bank of Madhura with ICICI Bank, and of Global Trust Bank
with UTI Bank, emerging as a new bank, UTI-Global bank.
While the private sector banks are on the threshold of improvement, the
Public Sector Banks (PSB’s) are slowly contemplating automation to
accelerate and cover the lost ground. To contend with new challenges posed
by Private Sector Banks, PSBs are pumping huge amounts to update their
IT. But still, it looks like, public sector banks need to shift the gears,
accelerate their movements, in the right direction by automating their
branches and providing, Internet banking services.
Although large PSBs are slowly venturing into new areas, a few old big-
sized banks are still encountering problems of unionized staff though in the
milder way, and the employees are still finding their feet in new
technologies.
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7. The private sector banks, in order to compete with large and well
established public sector banks, are not only foraying into IT, but also
shaking hands with peer banks to establish themselves in the market. While
one of the first initiatives was taken in November. It is the first merger
event in the history of Indian banking, signaling that Indian banking sector
joined the M&A bandwagon. Prior to this private bank merger, there have
been quite a few attempts made by the government to rescue weak banks
and synergise the operations to achieve scale economics (but, unfortunately
were futile). Presently, ‘Size’ of the bank is recognized as one of the major
strengths in the industry. And, mergers amongst strong banks can be both a
means to strengthen the base, and of course, to face the cut-throat
competition.
On the other hand, if the merger turns out to be mere arithmetical number
crunching of two balance sheets without a proper strategic outlook and
reorienting goals, it might result in disharmonious human resource
problems.
A few years ago any talk of bank mergers would have been something
abnormal and any suggestion on bank mergers would have been regarded as
nothing short of irreverence. For many years the Indian banking sector was
monopolized by twenty public sector banks, and SBI group.
With the removal of entry barriers, in 1995, the emergence of nine private
sector banks has given a new glamorous outlook for the banking industry.
The technological savvy, customer oriented service, innovative products
have become the day’s meal.
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8. Introduction to Public Sector and Private Sector Banks
Scheduled Commercial Banks in India are categorised into five different
groups according to their ownership and / or nature of operation. These bank
groups are i) State Bank of India and its associates (ii) other nationalised
banks (iii) regional rural banks (iv) foreign banks and (v) other Indian SCBs
(in the private sector). Scheduled commercial banks consist of 28 public
sector banks (State Bank of India and its seven associates, nationalised
banks and other public sector bank), 9 new private sector banks, 20 old
private sector banks and 31 foreign banks1. Public sector banks are the ones
in which the government has a major holding. They are divided into two
groups i.e. Nationalized Bank of India and its associates.
Private sector banks came into existence to supplement the performance of
Public sector banks and serve the needs of the economy better. As the public
sector banks were merely in the hands of the government, banks had no
incentive to make profits and improve the financial health. Nationalization
killed competition and stifled competition in banking. Banks operated in
regulatory environment with administered rate of interest structure,
quantitative restrictions on credit, high reserve requirements and significant
proportion of bendable resources going to the priority and government
sectors. This resulted in low levels of investment and growth, decline in
productivity and erosion of profitability of banking sector. Thus,
Narasimham Committee I (1991) which recommended the free entry of new
banks in the financial market provided they confirm the minimum start up
capital and other requirements by the permission of Reserve Bank of India.
As on March 2006, the number of scheduled commercial banks in
India stood at2182. As on June 2006, the number of banked centers served
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9. by scheduled commercial banks stood at 34,513. Of these centers, 29,039
were single office centers and 45 centers had 100 and more bank offices.
The top hundred centers, out of 34,513 banked centers, arranged according
to the size of deposits accounted for 67.7 per cent of the total deposits and
the top hundred centers arranged according to the size of bank credit
accounted for76.6 per cent of total bank credit. Aggregate deposits of top
hundred centers grew at 27.7 per cent in June 2006 over June 2005
compared to 18.0 per cent growth recorded a year2006 over June 2005,
compared to 32.9 per cent growth recorded in June 2005.
Nationalised Banks, as a group, accounted for 48.5 per cent of the
aggregate deposits, while State Bank of India and its Associates accounted
for 22.9 per cent. The shares of Other Scheduled Commercial Banks,
Foreign Banks and Regional Rural Banks in aggregate deposits were 20.0
per cent, 5.4 per cent and 3.2 per cent, respectively. As regards gross bank
credit, Nationalised Banks held the maximum share of 47.6 per cent in the
total bank credit followed by State Bank of India and its Associates at 22.6
per cent and Other Scheduled Commercial Banks at 20.3 per cent. Foreign
Banks and Regional Rural Banks had relatively lower shares in the total
bank credit at 6.9 per cent and 2.6 per cent, respectively3.
With assets of around Rs 4, 93,000 crore, State Bank of India (SBI) is
the country’s largest bank, yet it ranks 84th in the world, according to The
Banker; the next biggest is ICICI Bank, which is half the size of SBI and
ranked around 200 globally4. The top 25 banks — of which, 18 are owned
by the government — account for about 85 per cent of banking assets. Thus
there seems to be concentration as well as fragmentation in the Indian
banking sector.
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10. FUNCTIONS OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR BANK
A):- Primary functions
1):-Acceptance deposits
a) Time Deposit:-
These are deposit repayable after a certain fixed period. Deposits are not
withdraw able by cheque, draft or by other means. It includes the following.
 Fixed Deposit :-
The deposit can be withdrawn only after expiry of certain period, say 3
years, 5 years or 10 years. The banker allows a higher rate of interest
depending upon the amount and period of time. Previously the rates of
interest payable on fixed deposit were determined by RBI. Presently banks
are permitted to offer interest as determined by each bank. However, banks
are not permitted to offer different interest rates to different customers for
deposits of same maturity period, except in the case of deposit of RS. 15
lakhs and above. Fixed deposit receipt can not be transferred to other
persons.
 Recurring Deposit :-
The customer opens an account & deposit a certain sum of money every
month after a certain period say 1 year or 3 years or 5 years. The
accumulated amount along with interest is paid to the customer. It is very
helpful to the middle & poor sections of the people. This deposit system is
useful mechanism for regulars savers of money. Interest paid on such
deposits is generally on cumulative basic.
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11.  Cash certificates:-
Cash certificates are issued to the public for a longer period of time. It
attracts the people because it’s maturity value is in multiples of the sum
invested. it is an attractive and high yielding investment for those who can
keep the funds for a long time . It is very useful account for meeting future
financial requirement at the occasion of marriage, education of children etc.
cash certificates are generally issued at discount to face value. It means a
cash certificate of RS.1 00 000 payable after 10 years can be purchased now,
say for RS. 20000.
b):-Demand deposit:-
These are the deposit which may be withdrawn by the depositor at any time
without previous notice. it is withdraw able by cheque and draft.
 Saving deposits :-
Saving deposit can only be held by individuals and non profit institutions.
The rate of interest paid on saving deposit is lower than that of time
deposits. These account holders gets the advantage of liquidity and small
income in the form of interest but there are some restrictions on withdrawals
presently interest on saving bank account is determined by RBI.
 Current account deposits :-
These accounts are maintained by the people who need to have a liquid
balance. Current account offers high liquidity. No interest is paid on current
deposits and these is no restrictions on withdrawals from the current
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12. account.Thease account are generally in the case of business firms,
institutions and cooperative bodies. These schemes vary from bank to bank.
2):-Advancing of loans:-
The commercial banks provide loans and advances in various forms.
They are given below,
 Overdraft facility:-
This facility is given to holder of current account only. This is an
arrangement with the bankers thereby the customer is allowed to draw
money over and above the balance in his/ her account. This facility of
overdrawing his/her account is generally pre arranged with the bank up to a
certain limit. It is a short term temporary fund facility from bank and the
bank will charge interest over the amount overdrawn. This facility is
generally available to business firms and companies.
 Cash credit :-
Cash credit is a form of working capital firms. The customer can operate that
account within the sanctioned limit as and when required. It is made against
security of goods personal security etc.on the basis of operation .The period
of credit facility may be extended further one advantage under this method is
that bank charges interest only an account utilized and not an total amount
sanctioned or credited to the account.
 Discounting of bills :-
It may be another form of bank credit. The bank may purchase inland and
foreign bills before are due for payment by the drawee. Debtors at
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13. discounted value. The bankers discount is generally the interest on the full
amount for the unexpired period of the bill, the account of the customer in
case the bill are ultimately not paid i.e. dishonoured.The bill passes to the
banker after endorsement. Banks will not dis-accomodation bills.
 Loans and advances :-
It includes both demand and term loans, direct loans and given to all type of
customers mainly to businessmen and investors against personal security or
goods of movable in nature. The loan amount is paid in cash or by credit to
the customer account which the customer can draw at any time.
 Educational loan scheme :-
The RBI from August 1999 introduced a new educational loan scheme for
students of full time graduate / post graduate /professional courses in private
professional colleges. Under the scheme all public sector banks have been
directed to provide educational loan up to RS. 15,000 for free seat and RS.
50,000 for payment seat student at interest not more than 12% p.a. This loan
is available only for students whose annual family income does not exceed
RS. 1, 00,000. The loan has to be repaid together with interest within five
years from the date of completion of course. Students in respect of the
following subjects/ areas are covered Medical or dental course, Engineering
or law studies, Chemical technology or, Management course like MBA,
Computer Science
 Housing Finance :-
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14. Nowadays the commercial banks are competing among themselves in
providing housing finance facilities to their customers. It is mainly to
increase the housing facilities in the country. State bank of India, Indian
bank, Canara bank, Punjab national bank have formed housing subsidiaries
to provide housing finance. The others bank are also providing housing
finance. Housing finance up to RS. 5 lakhs is treated as priority sector
advances for banks. The limit has been raised to RS. 10 lakhs per borrower
in cities.
 Loans against saving certificates:-
Banks are also providing loans up to certain value of savings certificates like
National Savings Certificate, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Indira Vikas Patra, etc.
the loan may be obtained for personal or business purposes.
 Consumer loans and advances:-
One of the important areas for bank financing in recent years is towards
purchase of consumer durables like TV sets, Washing Machines, Micro
Oven ,etc. Banks also provide liberal Car finance. These days banks are
competing with one another to lend money for these purposes as default of
payment is not high in these areas as the borrowers are usually salaried
persons having regular income. Bank rate is also higher.
 Loans against shares / securities :-
Commercial banks provide loans against the security of shares / debentures
of reputed companies. Loans are usually given only up to 50 % value
(market value) of the shares subject to a maximum amount permissible as
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15. per RBI directives. Presently one can obtain a loan up to Rs. 20 lakhs against
the physical shares and up to RS. 20 lakhs against dematerialized shares.
 Securitization of loans :-
Banks are recently trying to securities a part of their part of loan portfolio
and sell it to another investor. Under this method, banks will convert their
business loans into a security or a document and sell it to some investment
or fund Manager for cash to enhance their liquidity position. It is a process
of transferring the credit risk from the banker to the buyer of securitised
loans. It involves a cost to the bankers but it helps the bank to insure proper
recovery of loan.
 Others :-
Commercial banks provide other type of advances such as venture capital
advances, jewel loans, etc
3):- Credit Creation
Credit Creation is one of the primary function of commercial banking when
a bank sanction a loan to the customer, it does not give cash to him, but a
deposit account is opened in his name and the amount is credited to his
account he can withdraw the money whenever he needs. A bank sanction
loan it creates a deposit. In this way the bank increase the money supply of
the economy such functions is known as credit creation.
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16. B):- Secondary functions
1):- Agency functions
 Collection of cheques dividends interest :-
As an agent the banks collects cheque, draft, promissory notes, interest,
dividend etc. on behalf of its customer and credit the amounts to their
account. Customer may furnish their bank details to corporate where
investment is made in shares; debentures etc. as and when dividend, interest
is due the companies directly send the warrants / cheques to the bank for
credit to customer account.
 Payment of rent ,insurance premiums :-
The bank makes the payments such as rent, insurance premiums,
subscription on standing instructions until further notice till the order is
revoked the bank will continue to make such payment regularly by debiting
the customer account.
 Dealing in foreign exchange :-
As an agent the commercial bank purchase and sell foreign exchange as well
for customers as per RBI exchange control regulations.
 Purchase and sale of securities:-
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17. Commercial banks undertake the purchase and sale of different securities
such as shares, debentures, bonds etc. on behalf of their customers. They run
a separate “Portfolio management scheme” for their big customers.
 Act as correspondent :-
Commercial banks act as a correspondent of their customer. Small banks
even get travel tickets, book vehicles; receive letters etc. on behalf of the
customers.
 Preparation of income tax returns :-
They provide income tax returns and provide advice on tax matters for their
customers. For those purposes they employ tax experts and make their
services available to their customers.
2) General utility services:-
 Safety Locker Facility:-
Safe keeping of important document valuables like jewels is one of the
oldest services provided by commercial banks. Lockers are small receptacles
which are fitted in steel racks and kept inside strong rooms known as
“vaults”. These lockers are available on half yearly or annual rental basis.
The bank merely provided lockers and the key but the valuable are always
under the control of its users. Any customer of safety lockers after entering
into a register his name account number and time can enter into the vault.
 Issue “Traveler’s cheques’’ :-
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18. Banks issue travelers cheque to help carry money safely while traveling
within India or Abroad. Thus, the customer can travel without fear,theft or
loss of money.
 Payment Mechanism or Money transfer :-
Transfer of funds is one of the important functions performed by
commercial banks. Cheques and credit cards are two important payment
mechanisms through banks. Despite an increase in financial transactions,
banks are managing the transfer of funds process very efficiently. Cheques
are also cleared through the banking sustem.correspondent banking is
another method of transferring funds over long distance, usually from one
country to another. Banks, these days employ computers to speed up money
transfer and to reduce cost of transferring funds. Electronic transfer of funds
is also known as’ Chequeless banking’ where funds are transferred through
computers and sophisticated electronic system by using code words. They
offer Mail Transfer, Telegraphic Transfer Facility also.
 Acting as referees :-
The banks act as referees and supply information about the business
transactions and financial standing of their customers on enquiries made by
third parties. This is done on the acceptance of the customers and help to
increase the business activity in general.
 Letters of credit :-
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19. It is payment document provided by the buyer’s bankers in favour of seller.
This document guarantees payment to the seller upon production of
document mentioned in the letter of credit evidencing dispatch of goods to
the buyer. The letter of credit is an assurance of payment upon fulfilling
conditions mentioned in the letter of credit. The letter of credit is an
important method of payment in international trade. There are primarily 4
parties to letter of credit. The buyer or importer, the bank which issues the
letter of credit ,known as opening bank, the person in whose favour the letter
of credit is issued or opened, and the credit receiving/advising bank. The
letter of credit is generally advised / sent through the seller’s bank known as
Negotiating or advising bank.
 Provide trade information :-
The commercial banks collect information on business and financial
conditions etc. and make it available to their customers to help plan their
strategy. Trade information service is very useful for those customers going
for cross – border business. it will help traders to know the exact business
conditions , payment rules and buyers financial status in other countries.
 ATM facilities :-
The banks .today has ATM facilities. Under this system the customers can
withdrawn their money easily and quickly and 24 hours a day. This is also
known as Any Time Money .Customers under this system can withdraw
funds i.e. Currency notes with a help of certain magnetic card issued by the
bank and similarly deposit cash / cheque for credit to account.
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20.  Gift cheques :-
The commercial banks offer gift cheque facilities to the general public .these
cheques received a wider acceptance in India. Under this system by paying
equivalent amount one can buy gift cheque for presentation on occasions
like wedding birthday.
 Accepting bills :-
On behalf of their customers the banks accept bills drawn by third parties on
its customers. This resembles the letter of credit. While banks accept bills,
they provide a better security for payment to seller of goods or drawer of
bills
 Traveler’s cheques:
These are used by domestic travelers as well as by international travelers.
However the use of traveler’s cheque is more common by international
travelers. However the use of traveler’s cheques is more common by
international travelers because of their safety and convenience. These can be
also termed as a modified of travelers letter of credit. A bank issuing
travelers cheque usually have banking arrangement with many of the foreign
banks abroad, known as correspondent banks.travellers cheque are not
drawn on specific bank abroad. The cheques are issued in foreign currency.
 Merchant banking :-
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21. The commercial banks provide valuables services through their merchant
banking divisions or through their subsidiaries to the traders. This is the
function of underwriting of securities. They underwrite a portion of the
public issue of shares, debentures and bonds of joint stock companies. Such
underwriting ensures the expected minimum subscription and also convey to
the investing public about the quality of the company issuing the securities.
Currently this type of services can be provided only by separate subsidiaries
known as ‘Merchant Bankers’ as per SEBI regulation.
 Advice on financial matters :-
The commercial banks also give advice to their customers on financial
matters particularly on investment decision such as expansion,
diversification, new ventures, rising of funds etc.
 Factoring service :-
Today, the commercial banks provide factoring service to their customers. It
is very much helpful in the development of industry as immediate cash flow
and administration of debtors accounts are taken care of by factors.
 Credit cards:-
Banks have introduced credit card system. Credit cards enables a customers
to purchase goods and services from certain specified retail and service
establishments up to a limit without making immediate payment ,in others
words purchases can be made on credit basic on the strength of the credit
card.
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22. The establishments like hotels, shops, airline companies, and railways etc.
which sell the goods or services on credit forward monthly of fortnightly
statements to the bank. The amount is paid to these establishments by the
bank. The bank subsequently collects the dues from the customers by debit
to their accounts. Usually the bank receives certain service charges for every
credit card issued. Visa card, BOB card are example of credit cards.
A comprehensive policy framework for Ownership and
governance in private sector banks
Introduction
Banks are "special" as they not only accept and deploy large amount of
uncollateralized public funds in fiduciary capacity, but also they leverage
such funds through credit creation. They are also important for smooth
functioning of the payment system. In view of the above, legal prescriptions
for ownership and governance of banks laid down in Banking Regulation
Act, 1949 have been supplemented by regulatory prescriptions issued by
RBI from time to time. The existing legal framework and significant current
practices in particular cover the following aspects
1. Minimum capital
The capital requirement of existing private sector banks should be on par
with the entry capital requirement for new private sector banks prescribed in
RBI guidelines of January 3, 2002, which is initially Rs.200 crore, with a
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23. commitment to increase to Rs.300 crore within three years. In order to meet
with this requirement, all banks in private sector should have a net worth of
Rs 300 crore at all times. Where the net worth declines to level below Rs
300 crore, it should be restored within reasonable time.
2. Foreign investment in private sector banks
In terms of the recent GOI press note of March 5, 2004, the aggregate
foreign investment in private banks from all sources (FDI, FII, and NRI)
cannot exceed 74 per cent. The limit of 74 will be reckoned by taking the
direct and indirect holding. At all times, at least 26 per cent of the paid up
capital of the private sector bank will have to be held by residents.
3. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
The policy already articulated in the February 3, 2004 guidelines for
determining fit and proper status of shareholding of 5 per cent and above
will be equally applicable for FDI. Hence any FDI in private banks where
shareholding reaches and exceeds 5 percent either individually or as a group
will have to comply with the criteria indicated in the aforesaid guidelines. In
the interest of diversified ownership, the percentage of FDI by single entity
or group of related entities may not exceed 10 percent agencies as
considered appropriate.
4. Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs)
Currently there is a limit of 10 per cent for individual FII investment with
the aggregate limit for all FIIs restricted to 24 per cent which can be
raised to 49 per cent with the approval of Board / General Body. This
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24. dispensation will continue. The present policy of RBI’s
acknowledgement for acquisition/ transfer of shares of 5 percent and
more of a private sector bank by FIIs will continue and will now be based
upon the policy guidelines on acknowledgement of acquisition/transfer
for shares issued on February 3, 2004. For this purpose RBI may seek
certification from the concerned FII of all beneficial interest.
5. Non Resident Indians (NRIs)
Currently there is a limit of 5 per cent for individual NRI portfolio
investment with the aggregate limit for all NRIs restricted to 10 per cent but
can be raised to 24 per cent with the approval of Board / General Body. This
dispensation will continue. But, the policy guidelines of February 3, 2004 on
acknowledgement for acquisition/transfer will be applied.
6. Due diligence process
The process of due diligence in all cases of shareholders and directors as
above, will involve reference to the relevant regulator, revenue authorities,
investigation agencies and independent credit reference
7. Transition arrangements
The current minimum capital requirements for entry of new banks is Rs. 200
crore to be increased to Rs. 300 crore within three years of commencement
of business. A few private sector banks which have been in existence before
these capital requirements are prescribed are having less than Rs.200 crore
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25. net worth. In the interest of having sufficient minimum size for financial
stability, all the existing private banks should also be able to fulfill the
minimum net worth requirement of Rs. 300 crore required for new entry.
Hence any bank falling below this level will be required to submit a time
bound programme for capital augmentation to RBI for approval.
8. Continuous monitoring arrangements
Where RBI acknowledgment has already been obtained for transfer of shares
of 5 per cent and above, it will be the bank’s responsibility to ensure
continuing compliance of the fit and proper criteria and provide an annual
certificate to the RBI of having undertaken such continuing due diligence,
Similar continuing due diligence on compliance with the fit and proper
criteria for directors/CEO of the bank will have to be undertaken by the bank
and certified to RBI annually, RBI may, when considered necessary,
undertake independent verification of fit and proper test conducted by banks
through a process of due diligence.
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26. Issue and pricing of shares by private sector banks
In terms of which guidelines on issue and pricing of shares had
been prescribed. In terms of extant instructions, banks in private
sector, whose shares are not listed on the stock exchanges, are
required to obtain prior approval of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
for issue of all types of shares, viz., public, preferential, rights /
special allotment to employees and bonus shares. However, banks
whose shares are listed on the stock exchanges need not seek prior
approval of RBI for issue of shares except bonus shares, which is
to be linked with rights / public issues by all the banks in private
sector. The matter has since been reviewed and issue and pricing of
shares by private sector banks would be governed by the following
guidelines:
1. Initial Public Offers (IPOs):
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27. All banks should obtain RBI approval for IPOs. After listing on the
stock exchanges, banks are free to price their subsequent issues.
Issue price should be based on merchant banker's recommendation.
There need be no reference to the CCI formula for deciding on the
pricing of such issues.
2. Rights issues:
RBI approval would not be required for rights issues by both listed
and unlisted banks.
3. Bonus issues:
Private sector banks, both listed and unlisted, need not seek RBI's
approval for bonus issues. The issues would, however, be subject
to SEBI's requirements on issue of bonus shares, viz. bonus issues
(a) should be made from free reserves built out of genuine profits
or share premium, (b) should not dilute the value or rights of partly
or fully convertible debentures, (c) should not be in lieu of
dividend and (d) should not be made unless all partly paid-up
shares are fully paid-up. Further, bonus issues may be issued
without linkage to rights issues.
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28. 4. Preferential issue:
All preferential issues would require prior approval of RBI. Pricing
of preferential issues by listed banks may be as per SEBI formula,
while for unlisted banks the fair value may be determined by a
chartered accountant or a merchant banker.
5. In case of pricing of issues where RBI approval is not required,
pricing of issues should be as per SEBI guidelines; in cases where
prior approval of RBI is required, pricing should take into account
both SEBI and RBI guidelines.
6. These instructions come into force with immediate effect.
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29. MPORTANCE OF PRIVATE SECTOR BANK IN INDIA
The private sector bank plays a vital role in the Indian economy. They
indirectly motivate the public sector banks by offering a healthy competition
to them. The following are their importance:
1. Offering high degree of professional management :
The private sector bank helps in introducing a high degree of professional
management and marketing concept into banking. It helps the public sector
banks as well to develop similar skill and technology.
2. Creates healthy competition :
The private sector banks provide a healthy competition on general efficiency
levels in the banking system.
3. Encourage Foreign Investment :
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30. The private sector banks especially the foreign banks have much influence
on the foreign investment in the country.
4. Helps to access foreign capital markets :
The foreign bank in the private sector helps the Indian companies and the
government agencies to meet out their financial requirements from
international capital markets. This service becomes easier for them because
of the presence of their head offices / other branches in important foreign
centers. In this way they help a large extent in the promotion of trade and
industry in the country.
5. Helps to develop innovation and achieve experts :
The private sector banks are always trying to innovate new products avenues
(new schemes, services) and make the industries to achieve experts in their
respective fields by offering quality service and guidance. They introduce
Thus; they lead the other banks in various new fields. For example,
introduction of computerized operations, credit cards business, ATM
service, etc.
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31. Performance of Public and Private Sector Banks: A
Comparison
The performance and the roles of private and public sector banks are
undergoing changes. The banks, both private as well as public have to now
operate in an increasingly competitive environment. The competition for
public sector banks is coming from the private sector banks. Despite having
the advantage of a substantial presence and penetration in the rural areas, the
public sector banks are under tremendous pressure to maintain their margins
and to survive the competition. The customer-centric approach of private
sector banks have thrown open many more challenges for the public sector
banks private sector banks have thrown open many more challenges for the
public sector banks especially in retaining customers and expanding
customer base. Especially in retaining customers and expanding customer
base.
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32. We have compared Public and Private sector banks based on this
parameters, which are critical while evaluating their performance. These
criteria are as follows:
1. Assets and Liabilities
2. Priority Sector Lending
3. Sensitive Sector Lending
4. Credit Deposit Ratio
5. Capital Adequacy
6. Distribution Network
7. Operating Expenses
8. Return on Assets
9. Deposit & advances
10. Market Share
11. Non Interest Income/Total Income
12. Advances
13. Operating Net Profit
The analysis and statistics for the above is depicted below.
1. Liabilities and Assets of Banks
As can be seen below the percentage of total assets and liabilities of New
Private sector banks is higher than the Public sector Banks. Supported by
robust economic growth and industrial recovery, loans and advances
witnessed strong growth, investments, in a rising interest rate scenario
Deposits showed a lackluster performance in the wake of increased
competition from other saving instruments. Borrowings and net owned funds
(capital and reserves and surplus), however, increased sharply underscoring
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33. the growing importance of non-deposit resources of SCBs. Bank group-
wise, assets of new private sector banks grew at the highest rate, followed by
public sector banks and old private sector banks. As their base is small,
private sector banks show a very high percentage increase in assets. They
also are competing for increasing market share, acquisition of clients has
been their main agenda and technology has enabled them to scale their
operations hugely. Seven associates, nationalized banks and other public
sector bank (one)), 9 new private sector banks, 20 old private sector banks
and 31 foreign banks.
Table1
GROWTH OF SCHEDULE COMMERCIAL BANKS: BANKGROUP- WISE
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34. 2. Priority Sector Lending
The performance of private sector banks in the area of priority
sector lending remained less satisfactory with 12 out of 30 private
sector banks failing to achieve the overall priority sector targets.
Only one private sector bank could achieve the sub-targets within
the priority sector. Advances to weaker sections for the private
sector banks of net bank credit was much lower than the Stipulated
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35. target for the sector. Public sector banks are enforced by
government to undertake lending mostly in the priority sector
(40%) at subsidized rates to encourage and support the rural
sectors. Private sector banks aims at profitability and marginal
returns, so they concentrate more on the sensitive sector.
Agricultural sector gets less importance in priority sector as
compared to other sectors because private sector banks concentrate
less on this sector as compared to PSB’s.
Item Public Sector
Bank
Private
Sector Bank
2003-04 2004-05 2003-04 2004-05
Priority Sector
Of which:
2,44,456
(43.6)
3,10,093
(43.2)
48,920
(47.3)
69,384
(43.3)
Agriculture 84,435
(15.1)
1,12,475
(15.7)
14,730
(14.2)
21,475
(12.1)
Small Scale
Industries
58,311
(10.4)
67,634
(9.4)
7,590
(7.3)
8,668
(5.4)
Other Priority Sector 1,01,710
(18.1)
1,29,984
(18.1)
26,600
(25.7)
39,241
(24.5)
Table: Priority Sector Lending by Public Sector
& Private Sector Bank
3. Sensitive Sector lending
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36. Sensitive Sector comprises of Capital Market, Real Estate Market,
Commodities, and Venture Capital. Among bank groups, old private sector
banks had the highest exposure to the sensitive (measured as percentage to
total loans and advances of banks), followed by new private sector banks,
foreign banks and public sector banks. Private sector banks focuses more on
sensitive sectors as these markets are Private sector banks focuses more on
sensitive sectors as these markets are highly volatile involving high returns
and higher risk. Since Public sector banks require high expertise and high
risk is, involved they refrain from lending to sensitive sector.
Lending to Public Sector
Bank
Old Private
Sector
Bank
New Private
Sector Bank
FY05 FY06 FY05 FY06 FY05 FY06
Capital Market 1.1 1.2 1.1 1.3 2.2 2.3
Real Estate Market 9.1 14.2 12.7 14.5 28.4 28.8
Commodities 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.7 1.3
Total advances to
Sensitive sector 10.3 15.5 14.0 16.0 31.3 32.4
Table: Sensitive Sector lending
4. Credit Deposit Ratio
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37. The Credit-Deposit ratio (C-D ratio) is the proportion of loan-assets created
by the bank from the deposits received. Among the 82 banks profiled, the
aggregate C-D ratio stood at 70.1% in FY06 as compared to 62.7% in FY05.
Where in private banks, their C-D ratio stood at 73.4% in FY06, higher than
70.9% for FY05. Public sector banks too showed a growth in their C-D ratio
at 68.2% as compared to 59.5% in FY05.
As seen earlier, the high rate of bank credit growth during the last two years
has resulted in this unique behavior of credit-deposit (C-D) ratio.
Groups Credit Deposit Ratio (%)
FY05 FY06
Public Sector Bank 59.5 68.2
Private Sector Bank 70.9 73.4
Table: Credit Deposit Ratio (%)
5. Capital Adequacy Ratio
Among bank groups, the CRAR of new private sector banks improved
significantly, which brought them closer to other bank groups. Within the
public sector banks, the CRAR of nationalized banks registered a marginal
improvement during the year2005but during the year 2006 CAR of the
nationalized banks has declined. A banks CAR is ratio of qualifying capital
to risk adjusted assets. The RBI has set the minimum CAR at 10%, a rate
below the minimum indicates that the bank is not adequately capitalized to
expand its operations. However banks CAR can be a little higher than the
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38. minimum. Overall, Public Sector Banks have shown satisfactory
performance as compared to Private sector banks as they are more cautious
while lending. In case of PSB’s CAR has decreased as compared to previous
year. Decreasing ratio could affect the business expansion and result in low
level of income. Higher CAR shows that bank can expand its business more
and is less vulnerable to external shocks.
FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06
Public Sector Bank 11.2 11.8 12.6 13.2 12.9 12.2
Old Private Sector
Bank
11.9 12.5 12.8 13.7 12.5 11.7
New Private Sector
Bank
11.5 12.3 11.3 10.2 12.1 12.6
Table: Capital Adequacy Ratio (%)
6. Distribution of Network
The expansion in the distribution network of the banks is increasingly
evident from the growth of the automated teller machines. There is a surge
in the growth of off-site ATMs with their share in the total ATMs rising to
32% in respect of Public Sector Banks, 32% in Old Private Sector Bank,
63%in New Private Sector Bank.Computarisation of public sector bank
branches is also moving at rapid pace. In 2007 the pace of computerization
progressed much further. Public Sector Bank have 93 branches operating
abroad in 26 countries.
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39. Table: Branches /ATMs /Staff in Banks (Number)
7. Operating Expenses
The operating expenses are those expenses that cover the day-to-day
functioning of the bank like employee costs and charges for normal running
of business. Among the profiled 82 banks, the ratio of operating expense to
total expense for the Public Sector Banks was 26.5%, Private Sector Banks
was 28.4%, while for Foreign Banks the ratio was nearly one-third of their
total expenses and stands a little higher compared to their peers
Intermediation cost is the ratio of operating expense to total assets, and
when seen in conjunction with non-interest income explains how much is
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Particulars Public Sector
Banks
Old Private
Sector Banks
New Private
Sector Banks
Branches
Rural 18219 936 97
Semi-Urban 11146 1447 322
Urban 9439 1236 674
Metropolitan 9039 947 857
Total 47843 456 1950
ATMs 12608 1547 6112
On Site 6587 1054 2255
Off Site 6021 493 3857
Employees 738110 49657 59249
Officers 248270 21308 44519
Clerks 330985 29301 4469
Subordinate 158855 9048 261
Foreign Offices 93 9 4

40. the non-interest income able to cover up the operating expenses of the
banks. This gap (the excess of operating expenditure over non-interest
income as a percentage to total assets) has been narrowing considerably
over the past few years. Among the profiled banks, for Public Sector Banks
this gap was 0.9%, for private banks 0.4% and for Foreign Banks it stood at
0.2% for the year ending Mar 06.
8. Return on Assets
In the list of 82 banks profiled, the return on assets for Foreign
Banks was highest at 1.5%, followed by Private Sector Banks at 0.9%; and
Public Sector Banks at 0.6%. The graph depicts that the return on assets
bounced back smartly for Foreign Banks after the slight decline it witnessed
in FY05. The return on assets for the Private Sector Banks has more or less
remained the same with just a slight decline in it. While the return on assets
for a Public Sector Banks shows a very sharp decline.
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41. 9. Deposits and Advances
Deposits of SCBs grew by 17.8 % in FY06 as against 16.6% in FY05, but
the advances growth outstripped this pace with a rise of 31.8% in FY06,
over a 33.2% growth in FY05. As per a recent RBI report, FY06 was the
second consecutive year, when increase in credit in absolute terms was
more than the absolute increase in aggregate deposits.
Group Year Deposits Advances Investment
Total
Assets
State Bank
Group
FY05 5056500 2847540 267050 6271150
FY06 5424100 3715190 2249450 69184710
Nationalised
Banks
FY05 9308910 56944610 4255090 11468660
FY06 1080072
0
7346090 4087950 1320260
Private FY05 3146290 2213030 14087950 4278960
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42. Sector
Banks
FY06 4282520 3128730 1804890 5714060
Foreign
Banks
FY05 863900 753190 428580 1536380
FY06 1137460 975550 535620 2015830
All SCB’s FY05 1837557
0
11508340 8697330 23554940
FY06 2164476
0
15165550 867780 27878760
10. Market Share
The share of Public Sector Banks showed deceleration in respect of major
areas of business, where as that of the new private sector and Foreign Banks
earned higher share of business. The market share of the Old Private Sector
Banks too came under pressure. Public Sector Banks hold 75% market
share in major areas of business.
Bank Group
Assets Deposits Advances Investment
2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006 2005 2006
Public Sector
Bank
75.3 72.3 78.2 75.0 74.2 72.9 78.9 73.1
Old Private
Sector Banks
5.7 5.4 6.4 6.0 5.9 5.5 5.1 5.2
New Private
Sector Banks
12.5 15.1 10.8 13.8 13.3 15.5 11.0 15.6
Foreign Banks 6.5 7.2 4.7 5.3 6.5 6.4 4.9 6.2
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43. Table: Major Components of Business, Bank GroupWise (in %)
11. Non-Interest Income/Total Income
The non-interest income for all the 82 banks profiled in this publication on
an average stood at 22.1% of the total income. Among the bank groups,
non-interest income was the highest for Foreign Banks at 31%, followed by
Private Sector Banks at 19.8%; indicative of the value-added services these
banks offer. For Public Sector Banks, non-interest income was just 15.3%
while interest income was a high 84.7%. Non-interest income includes fee
income components such as commission, brokerage and exchange
transactions, sale of investments, corporate finance transactions, M&A
deals; and any other income other than the interest income generated by the
bank.
12. Advances
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44. Advances for all the profiled banks have grown at about 32% and that made
by Private Sector Banks grew at the highest rate of 44% for FY06 followed
by a growth of 30.7% for Public Sector Banks and 30% for Foreign Banks.
Among the major components of total advances, there was no relative
change in the percentage share of Bills Purchased and Discounted, over the
last three years. Cash Credits, Overdrafts and Loans have shown a yearly
decline of 4% in FY05 as a part of total advances. Correspondingly, Term
Loans have been growing and constitute a large component of advances. In
FY04, Term Loans constituted 49.4% of Total Advances, which increased
to 54.2% in FY05, and further to 55.7% in FY06.
Group-wise Average Growth in Term Loans
Groups FYO5 FYO6
Public Sector Banks 59.8 32.2
Private Sector Banks 38.7 48.9
Foreign Banks 37.2 30.2
Table: Group-wise Average Growth in Term Loans
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45. In FY06, Term Loans across the profiled banks grew on an average of
35.9%. Term Loans provided by the public sector banks showed robust
growth of 59.8% in FY05 which almost reduced to half and stood at 32.2%
in FY06. The growth shown by Private Sector Banks has varied too, with
38.7% growth in FY05 and 48.9% in FY06. Foreign Banks, however, have
shown a lower growth in term loans in FY06 as compared to FY05, which
grew by 30.2% in FY06 as against a growth of 37.2% in FY05. This growth
in all three bank-groups can largely be attributed to the growth in retail
credit and the overall economy, among other factors.
13. Operating and Net Profit
Net profits declined by 7.0 per cent (excluding the conversion impact i.e.
conversion of non-banking entity to banking entity) during 2004-05 as
against an increase of 30.4 per cent in the last year. While net profits of
nationalized banks, old private sector banks and foreign banks declined,
those of SBI group and new private sector banks increased. Sharp increase in
the net profits of new private sector banks was because of a Banks operating
profit is calculated after which mainly includes salary cost and network
expansion cost. Operating margins are profits earned by banks on its total
interest income. Net Profit is calculated after deducting various cost of
funds, since the cost of funds i.e. the borrowing costs are higher as compared
to the lending rates offered, the PSB’s net profit is lesser compared to the
private bank.
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46. Strategies and Challenges
Public Sector Banks
The public sector banks are turning the spotlight on the customer and
offering quicker, better service. That includes everything from ATM
machines and computerized branches to never before seen marketing
initiatives. Clearly, public sector banks have woken up to competition. Post-
liberalization, several new generation private sector banks changed the face
of the industry, with a distinct customer focus. These changes are now
taking place in many public sector banks. Private sector banks brought in
concepts like customer relations officers focused marketing teams and single
window banking. Moreover, with new technology, private sector banks like
ICICI and HDFC Bank could offer customer services like ATMs, phone
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47. banking, internet banking, automatic money transfer, mobile banking, core
banking solutions and computerized monthly statements. The two important
challenges for public sector banks are:
• To maintain their profitability despite government norms and
regulations, as also to maintain their PLR.
• Put in place appropriate technology of excellent standards that will
make them be seen more as virtual banks rather than brick and mortar
banks.
This will lead to consolidation of their respective network. It is
essential that they be given autonomy- operational and administrative- and
be completely board driven, including in the selection of the chief executive
officer. Finally, they must be taken out of the purview of the Central
Vigilance Commission, even if it entails bringing them under the Companies
Act. Public sector banks, which account for 75 per cent of banking assets,
also should be prepared for such mergers and acquisitions which would
further strengthen our banking sector. Since any merger moves are likely to
face opposition, the best public sector banks are forming loose alliances of
the kind struck by Corporation Bank, Indian Bank and Oriental Bank of
Commerce, which agreed to, among other things, rationalise branch
network, and share IT and treasury resources5.
Private Sector Banks
There are two types of private sector banks, the old and the new.
As far as the old mostly regional banks are concerned, inadequacy of capital
will lead to their inevitable mergers sooner rather than later. Private sector
banks have good technology for handling governance and risk management
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48. are far superior to that of the Public Sector Banks. Some of the most
important challenges for private sector banks are:
• Priority sector credit
Generally, private sector banks lend money to individuals and corporate
sector whereas sectors like agriculture, small-scale industries and retail trade
small business is neglected.
• Consolidation and Convergence
The extent of fragmentation in the Indian banking sector today is a matter of
concern, especially given the fact that in 2009 RBI would relax operational
norms for entry of foreign banks into India. The exact nature and extent of
those changes haven’t been articulated yet, but as and when foreign banks
are allowed unrestricted access, they could pose a major threat to the smaller
undercapitalized banks with their large capital base. For instance, total assets
of HSBC Holdings, the biggest global bank with a presence in India, are
about thrice the assets of all Indian banks put together. Some private banks
are also confronted with survival issues6. Another issue is the ownership
pattern of banks which is considered crucial to protecting the interests of
depositors. As some of the private sector banks are community-based or
promoter-driven, their shareholding pattern is concentrated in the hands of a
few, which raises the possibility of misappropriation of funds. If their stakes
are to be reduced, some of the smaller banks will necessarily have to merge
among themselves. Compared to public sector banks, there’s less overlap
between private banks, as they have different business models and cater to
different segments, but that also creates its own shortcomings.
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49. Conclusion
In any banking system, no bank -- public or private -- can survive unless it
continuously strives to transform its organization into a self-governing, self-
correcting and self-adjusting entity. For banks to grapple with these
problems and manage the future, structural and institutional rigidities need
to be eased in two critical areas: comprehensive legal support for recovery of
bad debts and a fundamental change in the pattern of governance for the
Public Sector Banks. While public sector banks are in the process of
restructuring, private sector banks are busy consolidating through mergers
and acquisitions (the sector has been recently opened up for foreign
investments).
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