Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
RESEARCH PROJECT REPORT ON ANALYSIS OF EFFORTS MADE BY COMMERCIAL BANK FOR FINANCIAL INCLUSION
Toward partial fulfillment of MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
SESSION 2012-2013
PREFACE
The project titled Analysis of efforts made by Commercial Bank for Financial Inclusion is an outcome of my research report as a part of my M.B.A. from IGICM, Lucknow.
To familiarize with the company as corporate world and its various aspects of functioning, salient features, growth strategies.
I have taken utmost care to prepare the project. I hope that analysis and summary will certainly help the organization to make an effort to innovate their work culture and functioning.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Number of individuals have contributed directly and indirectly in this project. I
am thankful to all of them for their help and encouragement. So, I would start by thanking my teachers who gave me knowledge and understanding of the concept. My sincere gratitude is also to Dr. M.K. Jha for permitting me to go for training. Last but not the least I express my sincere thanks to my parents for their constant support and suggestions to accomplish my goals. I thank God for his love and grace that enabled me to complete the project. SHAILENDRA KUMAR SINGH MBA-2ND YEAR. 4TH SEM
DECLARATION
I hereby declare that this project work entitled Analysis of efforts made by Commercial Bank for Financial Inclusion, is my work, carried out under the guidance of my faculty guide Dr. M.K. Jha. This report neither full nor in part has ever been submitted for award of any other degree of either this university or any other university.
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTERS Index with Page No. 1.)Introduction(600 Words max) 2.) Literature review (400 words max) 3.) Rationale of the study (400 words) 4.) Objective 5.) Hypothesis 6.) Research design a. Sampling b. Data Collection c. Tools d. Data Analysis e. Findings and Pre-conclusion f. Questionnaire 7) Data analysis and findings 8) Conclusion 9) Suggestion 10) Bibliography 11) Questionnaire PAGE NO.
INTRODUCTION
While walking in the streets of any town or city you might have seen some signboards on buildings with names-Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank, State Bank of India, United Commercial Bank, etc. What do these names stand for? Did you ever try to know about them? If you enter any such building you will find some kind of a business office. You will see some employees sitting behind counters dealing with visitors standing in front of them. You will find that some are depositing money at one counter while some are receiving money at another counter. Behind the counters in the office you will see tables and chairs occupied by officers. On one side of the office you will also see a chamber (small partitioned room) where the manager is sitting with papers on his table. This is the office of a Bank. Let us know in detail about banks and their activities. You know people earn money to meet their day-to-day expenses on food, clothing, education of children, housing, etc. They also need money to meet future expenses on marriage, higher education of children, house building and other social functions. These are heavy expenses, which can be met if some money is saved out of the present income. Saving of money is also necessary for old age and ill health when it may not be possible for people to work and earn their living.
The necessity of saving money was felt by people even in olden days.
They used to hoard money in their homes. With this practice, savings were available for use whenever needed, but it also involved the risk of loss by theft, robbery and other accidents. Thus, people were in need of a place where money could be saved safely and would be available when required. Banks are such places where people can deposit their savings with the assurance that they will be able to withdraw money from the deposits whenever required. People who wish to borrow money for business and other purposes can also get loans from the banks at reasonable rate of interest. Bank is a lawful organization, which accepts deposits that can be withdrawn on demand. It also lends money to individuals and business houses that need it. Banks also render many other useful services like collection of bills, payment of foreign bills, safe-keeping of jewelery and other valuable items, certifying the credit-worthiness of business, and so on. Banks accept deposits from the general public as well as from the business community. Any one who saves money for future can deposit his savings in a bank. Businessmen have income from sales out of which they have to make payment for expenses. They can keep their earnings from sales safely deposited in banks to meet their expenses from time to time. Banks give two assurances to the depositors a. Safety of deposit, and b. Withdrawal of deposit, whenever needed
On deposits, banks give interest, which adds to the original amount of deposit. It is a great incentive to the depositor. It promotes saving habits among the public. On the basis of deposits banks also grant loans and advances to farmers, traders and businessmen for productive purposes. Thereby banks contribute to the economic development of the country and well being of the people in general. Banks also charge interest on loans. The rate of interest is generally higher than the rate of interest allowed on deposits. Banks also charge fees for the various other services, which they render to the business community and public in general. Interest received on loans and fees charged for services which exceed the interest allowed on deposits are the main sources of income for banks from which they meet their administrative expenses. The activities carried on by banks are called banking activity. Banking as an activity involves acceptance of deposits and lending or investment of money. It facilitates business activities by providing money and certain services that help in exchange of goods and services. Therefore, banking is an important auxiliary to trade. It not only provides money for the production of goods and services but also facilitates their exchange between the buyer and seller. You may be aware that there are laws which regulate the banking activities in our country. Depositing money in banks and borrowing from banks are legal transactions. Banks are also under the control of government. Hence they enjoy the trust and confidence of people. Also banks depend a great deal on public confidence. Without public confidence banks cannot survive.
10
The development of banking in an inevitable precondition for the healthy and rapid development of the national economic structure. Banking institutions have contributed much to the development of the developed countries of the world. Today we cant imagine the business world without banking institutions. Banking is as important as blood in the human body. Due to the development of banking advances are increased and business activities developing so it is rightly said, The development of banking is not only the root but also the result of the development of the business world. After independence, the Indian government also has taken a series of steps to develop the banking sector. Due to considerable efforts of the government, today we have a number of banks such as Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, nationalized commercial banks, Industrial Banks and co-operative banks. India Banks contribute a lot to the development of agriculture, and trade and industrial sectors. Even today the banking systems of India possess certain limitations, but one cant doubt its important role in the development of the Indian economy. Banking sector is the first and most important aspect of the economicplanning of a nation for the faster and speedy development of a nation; welldevelopment and advanced banking sector is the precondition. In the most of developed countries of the world, there is very close relation between the business activities and banks. It is quite difficult to think the business activities without the existence in economy as blood in human body. Thus, we can say that, there is a noteworthy contribution of banking sector in the development of various fields such as, agriculture, industries business
11
12
Literature Survey
Indian economy in general and banking services in particular have made rapid strides in the recent past. Developing nations, like India have immensely benefited from the globalizing economy. Wealth has been pouring into the country as investments. Wealth has been also generated by Indian companies from global trade. This has directly affected the lives of many citizens in our country. For many, there has been a dramatic increase in the disposable income. The savings, consumption and investment patterns have changed in the past few years. This has meant that there has been an increase in demand for many financial services from different financial firms. An increasing financially aware middle class have realized the importance of financial services. Banks have streamlined and rationalized themselves to meet up with the changing demands of the people. However, not all the reforms in the financial services sector have still been able to bring in the other half of Indias population who are un-banked. There are many reasons that are obvious for this kind of financial exclusion. The new surge in the economy has not yet percolated into the lower strata of the society. It is easy to blame the capitalist growth for this sort of income disparities; however, the inefficiencies and the inadequacies of the government and its policies are equally at fault for lack of reduction in poverty. Most of the un-banked or financially excluded population of India lives in rural areas; nevertheless there is also a significant amount of the urban population of
13
India who face the same situation even with easy access to banks. Many of the financially excluded in these areas are illiterates earning a meagre income just enough to sustain their daily needs. For such people, banking still remains an unknown phenomena or an elitist affair. It is easier for them to keep their money at their house or with some money lenders and easily make immediate purchases (which make up most of their expenditure) rather than to follow the cumbersome process at banks. By making them financially inclusive we are making their financial position less volatile. At the same time, we are treating them on an equal par with other members of the population so that they wouldnt be denied of access to a basic service such as banking.
Financial Exclusion
Financial Exclusion refers to a certain section of the population or a certain group of individuals that has denied the access to basic financial services . The term came to prominence in the early 90s in Europe where the geographers found that a certain pockets or regions of a particular country were behind the others in utilizing financial services. It was also found that these pockets or regions were poorer compared to regions which utilized more of financial services. The term attained a wider connotation in the late 90s when it was expanded to refer to individuals who were denied access to financial inclusion rather than geographical areas. Financial Exclusion could be a hindrance to growth of economy. Without a formal and a legally recognized financial system in which all sections of the population are a part of, it would be impossible even for the most efficient of the
14
governments to reach out to all sections of the people. A stable and healthy financial service sector creates trust among the people about the economy and only with this trust (which has legal validity) could a strong, stable and an inclusive economy be created. Financial exclusion is individuals limited access to or use of formal financial services is a problem of epic proportions. More than 3 billion people are financially excluded around the world. With barely 34 percent of its population engaged in formal banking, India has the second-highest number of financially excluded households in the worldabout 135 million. Among those who are financially excluded is a distinct and huge group of consumer, whose potential to become viable banking customers has been greatly under-estimated. Categorized by income, this segment sits just above the poorest of the poor and just below consumers who are currently targeted by most banks. It is served primarily by the informal financial sector.
15
India has 91 million households that fit the profile of future customers. A typical household in this segment in a large metropolitan area earns between Rs (rupees) 60,000 and Rs 180,000 annually. In smaller towns and villages, where the cost of living is lower, the income floor falls to Rs 45,000. Indian government has made some headway in alleviating financial exclusion, mainly by requiring the formal sector to provide services to low-income households or to certain sectors of the economy.
16 The lack of financial awareness maybe the single most risk in financial inclusion as those who are newly included in the financial sector have to maintained within the formal financial sector. 2. EASY ACCESS TO ALTERNATIVE CREDIT: For a good amount of low income people, the alternative credit provided by the money lenders and pawn shop owners are far more attractive and hassle free compared to getting a loan from a commercial bank. Some of the poor that do not have property find it impossible to get credit without the collateral. 3. LOW INCOME: Most of the poor are low wage earners, for them opening an account and withdrawing money is seemingly unviable. Most of the poor do not have high spending that would require borrowing of credit from a formal agency like banks. They would rather keep their daily income at their homes rather than in a bank.
17 4. LACK OF UNDERSTANDING OF PROPERTY RIGHTS: The concept of property rights are still not clearly understood in most parts of India. In most of the developing nations, the poor and the weaker sections of the society have little or no knowledge of property rights since most are uneducated. 5. LACK OF INTEREST FROM COMMERCIAL BANKS: There is a lot of criticism on the commercial banks because of their inherent tendency to think that poor people and not worthy of being banked on. Banks are in business to make profit and would like to only indulge in activities that give them profit. Unless banks see any incentive in banking with the weaker sections of the society, they would not be willing to do so.
18
with the credit coverage at 25 per cent for the Southern region and as low as 7, 8 and 9 per cent respectively in North Eastern, Eastern and Central regions. The extent of exclusion from credit markets can be observed from a different perspective as well. Out of 203 million households in the country, 147 million are in rural areas 89 million are farmer households. 51.4 per cent of farm households have no access to formal or informal sources of credit while 73 per cent have no access to formal sources of credit. As per NSS only 37 percent of the urban selfemployed have access to credit.
19
public goods and services is the sine qua non of an open and efficient society. As banking services are in the nature of public good, it is essential that availability of banking and payment services to the entire population without discrimination is the prime objective of the public policy.
---Shri V.Leeladhar, Former Deputy Governor RBI (Dec, 2005)
20
From the above report by NCAER it is outlined that there will be increased number of middle class income groups in the total population by 2010 i.e. the figure currently is 70 millions (approx) which will be extended to 80 million by 2010. So, it would be profitable for bank to target such a mass group.
21
22
financial products that the population in the lower economic strata wants. However there still remains to be seen how the transaction costs on the large number of small credit can be lowered.
23
International Scenario
An interesting feature which emerges from the international practice is that the more developed the society is, the greater the thrust on empowerment of the common person and low income groups. It may be worthwhile to have a look at the international experience in tackling the problem of financial exclusion so that we can learn from the international experience.
India Has the Second-Highest Number of Financially Excluded Households in the World, After China
The Financial Inclusion Task Force in UK has identified three priority areas for the purpose of financial inclusion, viz., access to banking, access to affordable credit and access to free face-to-face money advice. UK has established a Financial Inclusion Fund to promote financial inclusion and assigned responsibility to banks and credit unions in removing financial exclusion. Basic
24
bank no frills accounts have been introduced. An enhanced legislative environment for credit unions has been established, accompanied by tighter regulations to ensure greater protection for investors. A Post Office Card Account (POCA) has been created for those who are unable or unwilling to access a basic bank account. The concept of a Savings Gateway has been piloted. This offers those on low-income employments 1 from the state for every 1 they invest, up to a maximum of 25 per month. In addition the Community Finance Learning Initiatives (CFLIs) were also introduced with a view to promoting basic financial literacy among housing association tenants. A civil rights law, namely Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) in the United States prohibits discrimination by banks against low and moderate income neighborhoods. The CRA imposes an affirmative and continuing obligation on banks to serve the needs for credit and banking services of all the communities in which they are chartered. In fact, numerous studies conducted by Federal Reserve and Harvard University demonstrated that CRA lending is a win-win proposition and profitable to banks. In this context, it is also interesting to know the other initiative taken by a state in the United States. Apart from the CRA experiment, armed with the sanction of Banking Law, the State of New York Banking Department, with the objective of making available the low cost banking services to consumers, made mandatory that each banking institution shall offer basic banking account and in case of credit unions the basic share draft account, which is in the nature of low cost account with minimum facilities.
25
RRBS: Regional Rural Banks NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
26
27
Dr. Duvvuri Subbarao who succeeded Yaga Venugopal Reddy on September 2, 2008 is the current Governor of RBI. The Reserve Bank of India was set up on the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission. The commission submitted its report in the year 1926, though the bank was not set up for nine years. The Preamble of the Reserve Bank of India describes the basic functions of the Reserve Bank as to regulate the issue of Bank Notes and keeping of reserves with a view to securing monetary stability in India and generally to operate the currency and credit system of the country to its advantage. It has 22 regional offices, most of them in state capitals
FOUNDATION OF RBI:
Manages currency notes of all denominators except one rupee note As a banker of Government, state Government, Commercial and cooperative banks. Monetary regulations Regulations on exchange value of rupee. As a represents Govt. of India in International Monetary India in International Monetary Fund (IMF)
28
Commercial Banks are banking institutions that accept deposits and grant short-term loans and advances to their customers. In addition to giving short-term loans, commercial banks also give medium-term and long-term loan to business enterprises.
29
Now-a-days some of the commercial banks are also providing housing loan on a long-term basis to individuals. There are also many other functions of commercial banks, which are discussed later in this lesson.
Public Sector Banks: These are banks where majority stake is held by the
Government of India or Reserve Bank of India. Examples of public sector banks are: State Bank of India, Corporation Bank, Bank of Boroda and Dena Bank, etc.
Foreign Banks: These banks are registered and have their headquarters in a
foreign country but operate their branches in our country. Some of the foreign banks operating in our country are Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking
30
Corporation (HSBC), Citibank, American Express Bank, Standard & Chartered Bank, Grindlays Bank, etc. The number of foreign banks operating in our country has increased since the financial sector reforms of 1991.
NATIONALIZED BANKS:
31
Following 14 commercial banks were nationalized on the 19th July, 1969. Bank of India Canara Bank Central Bank of India Corporation bank Indian Bank Indian overseas bank Syndicate Bank UCO Bank
Allahabad Bank Bank of Baroda Bank of Maharashtra Dena Bank Oriental Bank of Commerce Punjab & Sind Bank Union Bank of India United Bank of India Vijaya Bank IDBI Bank
Other six banks were nationalized on the 10th April, 1980. State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur State Bank of Hyderabad State Bank of Mysore
32
State Bank of Indore State Bank of Pateyala State Bank Of Saurashtra State Bank of Travancore In October 1993, the New Bank of Indian and Punjab National Bank were merged.
33 Karnataka Bank Limited Karur Vysya Bank Kotak Mahindra Bank Lakshmi Vilas Bank Nainital Bank Ratnakar Bank SBI Commercial and International Bank South Indian Bank Amazing Mercantile Bank Punjab National Bank Rupee Bank Saraswat Bank Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Thane Janata Sahakari Bank Bassein Catholic Bank
34
Remittance. Safe Custody of Articles. Safe Deposit Lockers. Conducting: Safe Deposit lockers
The functions of commercial banks are of two types. (A) Primary functions; and (B) Secondary functions. Let us discuss details about these functions.
35
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
The primary functions of a commercial bank include: a) Accepting deposits; and b) Granting loans and advances. Accepting deposits The most important activity of a commercial bank is to mobilize deposits from the public. People who have surplus income and savings find it convenient to deposit the amounts with banks. Depending upon the nature of deposits, funds deposited with bank also earn interest. Thus, deposits with the bank grow along with the interest earned. If the rate of interest is higher, public are motivated to deposit more funds with the bank. There is also safety of funds deposited with the bank. Grant of loans and advances The second important function of a commercial bank is to grant loans and advances. Such loans and advances are given to members of the public and to the business community at a higher rate of interest than allowed by banks on various deposit accounts. The rate of interest charged on loans and advances varies according to the purpose and period of loan and also the mode of repayment.
36
i) Loans A loan is granted for a specific time period. Generally commercial banks provide short-term loans. But term loans, i.e., loans for more than a year may also be granted. The borrower may be given the entire amount in lump sum or in instalments. Loans are generally granted against the security of certain assets. A loan is normally repaid in instalments. However, it may also be repaid in lump sum. ii) Advances An advance is a credit facility provided by the bank to its customers. It differs from loan in the sense that loans may be granted for longer period, but advances are normally granted for a short period of time. Further the purpose of granting advances is to meet the day-to-day requirements of business. The rate of interest charged on advances varies from bank to bank. Interest is charged only on the amount withdrawn and not on the sanctioned amount. Types of Advances Banks grant short-term financial assistance by way of cash credit, overdraft and bill discounting. Let us learn about these. a) Cash Credit
37
Cash credit is an arrangement whereby the bank allows the borrower to draw amount up to a specified limit. The amount is credited to the account of the customer. The customer can withdraw this amount as and when he requires. Interest is charged on the amount actually withdrawn. Cash Credit is granted as per terms and conditions agreed with the customers. b) Overdraft Overdraft is also a credit facility granted by bank. A customer who has a current account with the bank is allowed to withdraw more than the amount of credit balance in his account. It is a temporary arrangement. Overdraft facility with a specified limit may be allowed either on the security of assets, or on personal security, or both. c) Discounting of Bills Banks provide short-term finance by discounting bills, that is, making payment of the amount before the due date of the bills after deducting a certain rate of discount. The party gets the funds without waiting for the date of maturity of the bills. In case any bill is dishonoured on the due date, the bank can recover the amount from the customer.
38
SECONDARY FUNCTION
The subsidiary functions of a commercial bank constitute the agency services and the miscellaneous services.
Agency Services:One of the important functions of a banker is the services performed by him as an agent. The services as an agent are as under: Collection of Interest and Dividend: The bank collects interest or dividend as and when earned by the customers from securities. A very small charge is levied for the collection on behalf of the customer. Collection and payment: Commercial banks also collect and pay cheques, bills and promissory notes. Executing standing orders: A customer may leave standing instructions to a banker to make payments to certain individuals or institutions against his account. The banker usually charges small fees for such services. Buying and selling of Securities: A commercial baker also undertakes to purchase or sell stocks or shares on behalf of his customers. Remittance of Funds: It is convenient for banks to transfer funds as they have a network of branches all over the country. The remittance of funds is done by mail transfer, telegraphic transfer, and bank draft.
39
Miscellaneous Services: Among the various function when they are many general utility personal
or miscellaneous services rendered to the customers. The important ones are as under: Safety of Customers valuable: This is undertaken when they are kept in specially constructed rooms in the bank premises. Here the bank acts as a bailee of the goods as it is entrusted to its safe keeping. Usually there are two methods of ensuring safety of customers valuable. One is the acceptance of valuables ( e.g. documents of title, jeweler etc.) for safe custody, and the other is the provision of safe deposit vault (Lockers) on hire to customers. Foreign Exchange: Commercial banks also deal in foreign exchange transactions. They assist in foreign trade by discounting foreign bills of exchange and sometime even have to arrange transport, insurance and warehousing of goods. Letters of Credit: A commercial bank can issue personal and commercial letters of credit, enabling the customer to profit by the superior credit. Bankers as Referee: Commercial bankers certify the respectability and financial standing of their customers. This service benefits businessmen who deal with the banks customers. Underwriting: - Banks often act as underwriters to local and municipal authorities or other public bodies. Banks also underwrite for companies, corporations, and underwrite issues of Govt. loans, raised by municipal
40
authorities, and industrial securities. Information & Statistics: - Several big banks have started the collection of information related to trade and business and provide the same to its customers. Some banks even publish monthly reviews containing financial and economic information.
41
PNB Profile
A professionally managed bank with a successful track record of over 110 years. Largest branch network in India - 4668 Offices including 432 Extension Counters spread throughout the country. Strategic business area covers the large Indo-Gangetic belt and the metropolitan centers. Ranked as 248th biggest bank in the world by Bankers Almanac, London. Strong correspondent banking relationships with more than 217 international banks of the world. More than 50 renowned international banks maintain their Rupee Accounts with PNB. Well equipped dealing rooms; 20 different foreign currency accounts are maintained at major centers all over the globe.
With its presence virtually in all the important centers of the country, Punjab National Bank offers a wide variety of banking services which include corporate and personal banking, industrial finance, agricultural finance, financing of trade
42
and international banking. Among the clients of the Bank are Indian conglomerates, medium and small industrial units, exporters, non-resident Indians and multinational companies. The large presence and vast resource base have helped the Bank to build strong links with trade and industry.
43
During the FY 2008-09, the bank achieved a net profit of Rs 3,091 crore, maintaining its number ONE position amongst nationalized banks. Bank has a strong capital base with capital adequacy ratio at 14.03% as on March09. As on March09, the Bank has the Gross and Net NPA ratio of 1.77% and 0.17% respectively. During the FY 2008-09, its ratio of priority sector credit to adjusted net bank credit at 41.53% & agriculture credit to adjusted net bank credit at 19.72% was also higher than the respective national goals of 40% & 18%.
44
45
46
47
HYPOTHESIS
To accomplish our objective we made a null hypothesis that there is no significantdifference among the promotion activities of three generation banks. So Ho: No difference in promotion activities of the three generation banks. H1: There is difference in promotion activities of the three generation banks. To test our hypothesis we measured the average involvement of the three generation banks in promotion activities and then t-test to compare the sample mean. Besides this, we tried to find whether promotion activities in our banking industry have any influence over the deposit collection & amount of loan disbursement. To test this we formulated other two hypotheses. Those are Ho: There is no effect of promotion activities upon deposit collection H1: There is significant effect of promotion activities upon deposit collection. Ho: There is no effect of promotion activities upon the loan amount of banks.H1: There is significant effect of promotion activities upon the loan amount of banks. To test these hypotheses we run a regression of the different promotion activities of thenine sample banks and their deposit and loan amount. In this aspect we have taken thedeposit and loan amount of sample banks over last five years (i.e. from 2004-2008). Thenwe made the average deposit and loan amount over these five years. I have taken the response of 370 people. 210 persons had given positive preference for PNB
48
Error: Reference source not found = 210 Error: Reference source not found = 370 Error: Reference source not found = 10 Sample size > 30
X
Z=
Z = 210-370/10
-1.96
+1.96
49
Two tailed test -16 falls in rejection region so Ho is rejected H0 is Rejected and H1 is accepted then we can say that People will prefer investment in Reliance Mutual Fund as Compared to mutual fund in Nanded
50
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Research Design There are three types of research Exploratory Research Descriptive Research Casual Research
We have used Descriptive research design The basis of my research was primary data which I collected from 50 peoples i.e. sample size in the service centre through Questionnaire. Sources of Data Collection The relevant data was collected from both primary sources and secondary sources. The starting point of my information gathering has been the secondary sources such as internet, books, journals and so on . First, I made a study of the training objectives of the insurance companies to train its personnel through secondary sources such as internet, insurance magazines, and journals and so on. Then I gathered information about the training programs conducted for advisors by Commercial Banks by interacting with some of the advisors already working for the company.
51
SAMPLING
When fields study are undertaken in practical life, consideration of time and cost almost invariably lead to a selection of respondents, i.e., selection of only few items. The respondents selected should be representative of the total population as possible in order to produce a miniature cross section. The selected respondents constitute a Sample and the selection procedure is called Sampling Technique. The survey so conducted is known as Sample Survey. It should represent not only the total population characteristics but also the various sub classes of the population. The validity of findings would also depend upon how people willingly and correctly report of their opinion, attitude, preferences, and favorableness.
Different Types Of Sample Design There are different types of sample designs based on two factors, i.e., the representation basis and the element selection technique. On representation basis, the sample may be probability sampling or it may be non-probability sampling. On element selection basis, the sample may be either unrestricted selection technique or restricted selection technique. Thus, the sample designs are basically of two types, i.e., non-probability sampling and probability sampling. Steps in Sampling Design While developing a sampling design, the researcher must pay attention to the following points:
52
1. Type of Universe - The first step in developing any sample design is to clearly define the set of objects, technically called the universe. The universe can be finite or infinite. In finite universe the number of items is certain, but in case of infinite universe the number of items is infinite, i.e., we cannot have any idea about the total number of items.
53
whom we like to make estimates. All this has strong impact upon the sample design we would accept.
2.2 Limitations The survey was limited to three areas & therefore cannot give a complete picture of the level of financial inclusion of the city.
The study is concentrated on the poor people of the city, since the poor are the majority who make up the financially excluded.
2.4 Sampling Procedure A sample of 25 advisors is selected for the study, using simple random sampling procedure. The focus of study was on advisors who were trained in the recent
54
past. So, the sample was drawn from among the advisors who were working for Commercial Banks since last 1 2 months.
2.5 Primary Data Collection Data was collected through an interview schedule, consisting of both open ended and closed ended questions. The schedule covered parameters like training methodology, trainer feedback, overall effectiveness of training program, relevance of training program etc. Most of the interviews were conducted over telephones since these advisors need not report to any branch regularly. Most of the times, they were found to be in the field searching for prospective customers. The approximate time taken for each interview was 10 minutes
55
56
1. Occupational Distribution
The survey found that a major share of the respondents or the earning members of the family were either Manual Laborers or self employed. The respondents belong to the working age from 30 to 55 and the average family size is around five i.e. total sample sizes 750. 90 people were unemployed and 210 were self-employed.
Analysis
It was noticed here that Government employees included mainly those who are working in the Municipal Corporation and the Housing Board that built the colony. Self employed are mainly working as auto rickshaw drivers, fruit & vegetable vendors and owning small businesses.
57
2. Educational Qualification
Following were the responses from respondents when asked about Educational Qualification:-
Analysis
Most of people were either illiterate or have only done primary schooling. And 50% people have done either S.S.C or H.S.C. And it was not surprising to know that only a small segment i.e. 9% of total sample size were graduate or above. It was found that less the educational qualification of the respondents lesser they were aware about financial inclusion.
58
Analysis
It can be interpreted from the above chart that most of the respondents do not have access to financial services offered by banks so it would be beneficial for society if bank cater to these segments. Only one third of manual labors have bank accounts. The reasons for this maybe due to the fact that they get daily wages and spend most of what they earn on household items. There is a need to make them aware of the uses of banking.
59
Out of 12% unemployed, 10% dont have bank a/cs but as survey shows the majority of people are employed hence there is good chance of these people getting employment in future also here some students are present.
Inclusion of this segment will increase the customer base of bank which can lead to profitability in long-run.
60
Analysis
The results were close to each other. All three reasons emerged as the major problem for financial inclusion. It was quiet surprising to know that Easy access to alternate credit also carried a high weightage. On enquiring further about this reason we came to know that these people have access to easy credit form private money lenders and they do not like the slow & paper involving process of commercial banks.
61
82%
62
Analysis
The PSUs have a high % of customers because of the reason that a section of people are government or retired employees (who receive regular pensions), thus every one of them maintains account with PSU. The number of private banks having branches in urban areas is high, yet they have not had a major impact among the poor in the city. The account opening charges/ penalty/maintenance charges of most of private banks are quiet high therefore the people prefer Public Sector Banks.
63
65% Credit
Need
Analysis
When asked about the credit requirements 35% of the households responded that they wouldnt want to have any long-term or short-term credit fearing that they might default. Only a small minority responded that banks would not give any credit to them. The highest demanded is for housing, which for many living in sub-
64
standard housing looking for a house of their own is not an unexpected answer. The second highest preference was for self-employment credit facility, as some people are unemployed and desperately want credit for selfemployment and rests of them want the credit for betterment of their existing mode of earning.
65
Most of people who require loan for period of 6 to 18 months fall in credit range b/w Rs 25000 to 65000. 25% people are from segment that need credit facilities for comparatively high period for the purpose of educational requirements & housing.
40%
35%
Amount
25%
Analysis
35% people require loans for automotive and self-employment purposes and the repayment is expected in short period of less than six months. Lying in medium range are people, who need credit for housing and family purpose and the requirement of credit was for a considerable amount of time.
66
The survey has shown a dismal performance by banks in reaching out to the people and making them aware about the new initiatives taken for financial inclusion. It was found that only in 8 out of the total 150 households the people had any knowledge about the new measures of RBI.
95%
Awaren
Those who knew had some idea about no-frills account but not about the relaxation of the KYC norms. 5% people who responded positively were those people who were aware of PNB student account opening campaign and majority of people were thinking that this initiative is taken by school and not by bank.
5%
Analysis
The low awareness about the steps taken by RBI and the financial institutions shows that there is an urgent need to reach out to them and to spread the awareness about the initiatives It seems that merely displaying posters informing consumers about nofrills account will not by itself increase the awareness about the new measures.
67
8%
92%
68
Analysis
This proved to be a good decision for bank to go for this student account campaign for Financial Inclusion. So, from this survey we can interpret that this campaign has achieved 100% Financial Inclusion as far as opening of student bank account is concerned.
69
78%
10%
12%
Analysis
As it was very much expected, majority of respondent i.e. 78% responded yes when asked about positive impact of financial inclusion. A very small segment feels that this campaign is like any other ordinary campaign and it will not have any positive impact on their life or way of living. Few respondents were not aware of financial inclusion campaign so they could not give their judgment when asked about the importance of this campaign.
70
Conclusion
Financial Inclusion has been a catch phrase for the past few years. Delivering financial services to all sections of the population will remain a challenge that banks around the world will face over the next few years. Increasing educational level means more financial inclusion; therefore a literate population must be created in order to create a meaningful financially included population. Not only should people have access to basic financial services but should also actively use them. A modern and a globalized economy cannot be successful unless it is inclusive. With enthusiasm and foresight this challenge would be overcome rather simply.
It may appear in the first instance that taking banking to the sections constituting the bottom of the pyramid, may not be profitable but it should always be remembered that even the relatively low margins on high volumes can be a very profitable proposition. The banks would have to evolve specific strategies to expand the outreach of their services in order to promote financial inclusion. Technology can be a very valuable tool in providing access to banking products in remote areas. Financial inclusion can emerge as commercial profitable business. Only the banks
71
72
system of banking. It would require person-to-person interactions to make banking and the use of financial services a part of their lifestyle. 4. Need to adopt a professional approach: - There is a need for increasing professionalism among banks and related agencies. There is no doubt that these organizations have helped the poor tremendously but just as in the case of many co-operative banks, NGOs and PSUs, they remain prone to lack of professionalism and negligence. The commercial banks and other agencies can play their part by training individuals and organizations that help to reach out to the poor. 5. Private Public Collaboration: -Financial inclusion would become meaningless if the burden of it falls wholly on the government. The Corporate, the large commercial banks and NBFCs should be made aware of the advantages of Financial Inclusion and the business opportunities it offers to them. Private partnership will ensure that there would be financial products which are more in tune with the needs of the customers, big and small. The partnership of private financial institutions would ensure a healthy competition leading to on-time delivery of services at affordable rates. Small private banks can be encouraged to practice targeted banking aimed at delivering services to certain communities rather than the society as a whole. This would not only ensure a steady number of banking customers for the small banks but also a chance to do business in a market dominated by large commercial banks. By doing so, the chances of financial exclusion are reduced as small banks would try to bring in as much customers as possible.
73
6. Retired bank employees as Business Correspondents: - looking at retired bank employees as Business correspondents for branchless banking can be a good option. Retired bank employees with their experience in banking are far more likely to be professional in their dealings and more accustomed to new methods of banking. They could provide an essential middle link between the banks and the thousands of customers that they intend to serve. 7. Separate department & highly trained employee: - There is need to have a dedicated department with highly trained employee to deal with this segment to achieve 100% financial inclusion.
74
Bibliography
Websites
www.thehindu.com www.newyorktimes.com www.economictimes.com www.iob.in
Books Referred
The Next Billion Customers: A road map for expanding Financial Inclusion in India, Sinha J. and A. Subramanian Boston Consulting Group, 2007
3
4
Press Release of PNB for the Year ended 31st March 2009
http://www.skoch.in/SDF/html/national_study_on_speeding_fin.html
Draft Report of the Committee on Financial Sector Reforms (CFSR) , ch.3, Planning Commission, 2008
75
QUESTIONNAIRE
3. Level of Financial Inclusion With A/C : Unemployed Government Self Employed Manual Labour
Without A/C :
76
4. Major Reasons cited for Financial Exclusion. Easy access to alternate credit Low Income Financial Awareness
5. Credit Requirements and type Self employment Educational Housing Family Reasons Automotive
77