Term Paper:
PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF PUBLIC SECTOR BANKS (BANK OF INDIA AND PUNJAB NATIONAL BANK) AND THEIR COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
Dr. Kapil Sharma Atul Gupta IM-2K7-23
BANK OF INDIA
INDUSTRY – Banking PSU
BANK PROFILE
Bank of India was founded on 7th September, 1906 by a group of eminent businessmen from Mumbai. The Bank was under private ownership and control till July 1969 when it was nationalized along with 13 other banks. Beginning with one office in Mumbai, with a paid-up capital of Rs.50 lakh and 50 employees, the Bank has made a rapid growth over the years and blossomed into a mighty institution with a strong national presence and sizable international operations.
In business volume, the Bank occupies a premier position among the nationalized banks. The Bank has 2644 branches in India spread over all states/ union territories including 93 specialized branches. These branches are controlled through 48 Zone Offices. There are 24 branches/ offices (including three representative offices) abroad.
The Bank came out with its maiden public issue in 1997. Total number of shareholders as on 16/07/2010 is 218,342. While firmly adhering to a policy of prudence and caution, the Bank has been in the forefront of introducing various innovative services and systems. Business has been conducted with the successful blend of traditional values and ethics and the most modern infrastructure. The Bank has been the first among the nationalized banks to establish a fully computerized branch and ATM facility at the Mahalaxmi Branch at Mumbai way back in 1989.
The Bank is also a Founder Member of SWIFT in India. It pioneered the introduction of the Health Code System in 1982, for evaluating/ rating its credit portfolio.