Role of Information Technology in Indian Banking

Journal Title: JOURNAL OF COMMERCE AND TRADE - Year 2013, Vol 8, Issue 1

Abstract

Liberalization and Information technology has attracted many foreign banks to India, thereby opening up new markets, new products and efficient delivery channels for the banking industry. In the development of Indian Economy, Banking sector plays a very important and crucial role. With the use of technology there had been an increase in penetration, productivity and efficiency. It has not only increased the cost effectiveness but also has helped in making small value transactions viable. It also enhances choices, creates new markets, and improves productivity and efficiency. It has been noticed that financial markets have turned into a buyer’s markets in India.  Commercial Banks in India are now becoming a one-stop Supermarket. The focus is shifting from mass banking to class banking with the introduction of value added and customized products. Technology allows banks to create what looks like a branch in a business building’s lobby without having to hire manpower for manual operations. The branches are running on the concept of 24 X 7 working, made possible by the use of Tele banking, ATMs, Internet banking, Mobile banking and E - banking. These technologies driven delivery channels are being used to reach out to maximum number of customers at lower cost and in most efficient manner. The beauty of these banking innovations is that it puts both banker and customer in a win- win situation. Effective use of technology has a multiplier effect on growth and development.

Authors and Affiliations

Dr. M. D. Somani

Keywords

Related Articles

Customer Relationship Management in Retail Sector (The Mula Mantra for Success)

Increasing number of retail business customer relationship management is a basis for achieving efficiency and leverage competitive advantage. The era changes the approach of the producer to the customer oriented approach...

Urban Development Planning: The Need for a New Parasdigm

Planning solutions are viewed as a strategy for building new cities and as a means for upgrading existing cities. Little clarity, however, exists about the constituents of possible new paradigms of urban planning. This p...

Indian Tourism Industry in 21st Century

Services have emerged as the most dynamic sector of growth. The ‘Services’ sector of the economy comprises Hotels, Transport and Communications (including tourism), Financial, Real estate and Business Services Community,...

Capital Budgeting Decision Mechanism (An appraisal Escorts India Ltd)

The investment proposals need to be related to the under lying corporate objectives and strategies. Capital expenditure decisions usually involve large sums of money, have time-spans and carry some degree of risk and unc...

The Study of Indian Automobile Industry : The Evolving Dynamics

The Indian automobile industry has emerged stronger from the recent global downturn, and sales across all segments have seen record breaking numbers in the recent past. While the Indian industry has much to look forward...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP253239
  • DOI -
  • Views 63
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Dr. M. D. Somani (2013). Role of Information Technology in Indian Banking. JOURNAL OF COMMERCE AND TRADE, 8(1), 121-124. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-253239