A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING AND SHARE PRICES OF SBI AND BOB FOR THE PERIOD 2005-06 TO 2014-15

Abstract

The Indian banking sector is going through a transition. Both public sector banks and private sector banks are facing different set of challenges. While public sector banks are plagued with asset quality issues leading to higher credit costs and losses. Private sector banks on the other hand face challenges of increasing competitive intensity because of weak credit demand. Besides, the buoyant debt markets pose challenges of balancing growth and profitability.