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    DISSERTATION REPORT

    ON

    Detailed Analysis on E-Banking with respect to ICICI

    Bank

    Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the requirements for

    Master of Business Administration (MBA)

    By

    Sumandeep Kaur

    2009-2011

    ARMY INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY,

    PLOT NO M-1, POCKET P-5, GREATER NOIDA

    201306(UP)

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    Acknowledgement

    To undertake such an important project and to accomplish it, one needs a lot of guidance and

    support.

    I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to my Faculty Mentor Mrs Surabhi Pandey

    whose continuous support and guidance helped me in converting my conception into

    visualization and also for the continuous guidance throughout the Dissertation report.

    Student Name __________________________ Signature_______________________

    Date _______________________

    SUPERVISOR CERTIFICATE

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    This is to certify that Ms SUMANDEEP KAUR, a student of Master of Business Administration, Army

    Institute of Management and Technology, Greater Noida, has successfully completed his project under

    my supervision.

    During this period, she worked on the project title Detailed Analysis on E-Banking with respect to

    ICICI Bank in partial fulfillment for the award of the degree of Master of Business Administration of

    GGSIP University, Delhi.

    To the best of my knowledge the project work done by the candidate has not been submitted to any

    university for award of any degree.

    Her performance and conduct has been good.

    Date:

    FACULTY:

    Certificate of Originality

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    I_________________________________ Roll No. ____________________ a fulltime bonafide

    student of Second year of master of business administration (MBA) Programme of Army

    Institute of Management & Technology, Greater Noida. I hereby certify that this work carried

    out by me

    The report submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement of the programme is an original

    work of mine under the guidance of the faculty mentor

    ___________________________________, and is not based or reproduced from any existing

    work of any other person or on any earlier work undertaken at any other time or for any other

    purpose, and has not been submitted anywhere else at any time.

    (Students Signature)

    (Faculty Mentors Signature)

    CONTENTS

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    Sr. No. TOPIC PAGE No

    1 Executive Summary 6

    2 Objectives 7

    3 Literature Review

    E-Banking

    Need and Growth for E-Banking

    E-Banking products & services

    Issues and Risks in E-Banking

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    4 ICICI Bank Introduction

    Porters 5 Forces Analysis of Indian Banking Industry

    SWOT Analysis of ICICI Bank

    26-33

    5 Research Methodology

    Data collection

    Research design

    34

    6 Findings 37

    7 Conclusion 39

    8 Recommendations 40

    9 References 41

    Executive summary

    E-banking- The execution of financial services via internet, reducing cost and increase in convenience

    for the customer to access the transaction. E-banking is an umbrella term for the process by which a

    customer may perform banking transactions electronically without visiting a brick-and-mortar

    institution. The following terms all refer to one form or another of electronic banking: personal

    computer (PC) banking, Internet banking, virtual banking, online banking, home banking, remote

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    electronic banking, and phone banking. PC banking and Internet or online banking are the most

    frequently used designations. It should be noted, however, that the terms used to describe the various

    types of electronic banking are often used interchangeably.

    The ever increasing speed of internet enabled phones & personal assistant, made the transformation

    of banking application to mobile devices, this creative a new subset of electronic banking i.e. mobile

    banking. In 1999 & 2000 mobile banking as an established channels, is the most attractive in todays

    fast world.

    The internet is revolutionizing the way the financial industry conducts business online, has

    created new players who offer personalize services through the web portals. This increase to find new

    ways and increase customer loyalty to add the value to this product and services.

    Banks also enables customers lifestyle needs by changing and increasing preference for speed

    and convenience are eroding the traditional affinity between customer and branch offices as a new

    technology disinter mediates traditional channels, delivering the value proposition hinges on owing or

    earning the customer interface and bringing the customer a complete solution which satisfies their

    needs. Smart card is a new trend which provides the opportunity to build an incremental revenue stream

    by providing an ideal platform for extended application and services. Banks are well positioned to play

    central role unit in future M-commerce market. Banks have strong relationships with corporate andbusiness customers and a wide experience in providing them with corporate banking services. Bank

    provides a multimedia of small and large retailers with acquiring functionality in credit card

    transactions. Customers have trusted relationships with banks and a lower propensity to switch banking

    providers.

    Objectives of study

    To study the concept of E-banking in India

    To study the Readiness of E-Banking in Indian scenario

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    Detailed analysis of E-Banking in ICICI Bank

    Future and Growth prospects of E-Banking in India

    LITERATURE REVIEW

    3.1 E-BANKING

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    Electronic banking, also known as electronic funds transfer (EFT),is simply the use of electronic means

    to transfer funds directly from one account to another, rather than by cheque or cash.

    E-banking means any user with a personal computer and a browser can get connected to his banks

    website to perform any of the virtual banking functions. In internet banking system the bank has a

    centralized database that is web-enabled. All the services that the bank has permitted on the internet are

    displayed in menu. Any service can be selected and further interaction is dictated by the nature of

    service. The traditional branch model of bank is now giving place to an alternative delivery channels

    with ATM network. Once the branch offices of bank are interconnected through terrestrial or satellite

    links, there would be no physical identity for any branch. It would a borderless entity

    permitting anytime, anywhere and anyhow banking.

    The network which connects the various locations and gives connectivity to the central office within the

    organization is called intranet. These networks are limited to organizations for which they are set up.

    Meaning and features of E-Banking are as follows:

    1. Banking is a combination of two,Electronic technology and Banking.

    2. Electronic Banking is a process by which a customer performs banking transactions electronically

    without visiting a brick-and-mortar institution.

    3.E-Banking denotes the provision of banking and related service through extensive use of information

    technology without direct recourse to the bank by the customer.

    3.2 NEED FOR E-BANKING

    One has to approach the branch in person, to withdraw cash or deposit a cheque or request a statement

    of accounts. In true Internet banking, any inquiry or transaction is processed online without any

    reference to the branch (anywhere banking) at any time. Providing Internet banking is increasingly

    becoming a "need to have" than a "nice to have" service. The net banking, thus, now is more of a norm

    rather than an exception in many developed countries due to the fact that it is the cheapest way of

    providing banking services.

    Banks have traditionally been in the forefront of harnessing technology to improve their products,

    services and efficiency. They have, over a long time, been using electronic and telecommunication

    networks for delivering a wide range of value added products and services. The delivery channels

    include direct dial up connections, private networks, public networks etc and the devices include

    telephone, Personal Computers including the Automated Teller Machines, etc. With the popularity of

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    PCs, easy access to Internet and World Wide Web (WWW), Internet is increasingly used by banks as a

    channel for receiving instructions and delivering their products and services to their customers. This

    form of banking is generally referred to as Internet Banking, although the range of products and services

    offered by different banks vary widely both in their content and sophistication.

    Indias banking sector is growing at a fast pace. India has become one of the most preferred banking

    destinations in the world. The reasons are numerous: the economy is growing at a rate of 8%, Bank

    credit is growing at 30% per annum and there is an ever expanding middle class of between 250 and 300

    million people (larger than the population of the US) in need of financial services. All this enables

    double-digit returns on most asset classes which is not so in a majority of other countries. Foreign banks

    in India achieving a return on assets (ROA) of 3%, their keen interest in expanding their businesses is

    understandable even more so when compared with the merely 1% average ROA for the Top 1000

    banks in the world.

    Growth in E-Banking

    Numerous factors including competitive cost, customer service, and demographic considerations

    are motivating banks to evaluate their technology and assess their electronic commerce and Internet

    banking strategies. Many researchers expect rapid growth in customers using online banking products

    and services. The challenge for national banks is to make sure the savings from Internet banking

    technology more than offset the costs and risks associated with conducting business in cyberspace.

    Marketing strategies will vary as national banks seek to expand their markets and employ lower cost

    delivery channels. Examiners will need to understand the strategies used and technologies employed on

    a bank-by-bank basis to assess the risk. Evaluating a banks data on the use of their Web sites, may help

    examiners determine the banks strategic objectives, how well the bank ismeeting its Internet banking

    product plan, and whether the business is expected to be profitable.

    Some of the market factors that may drive a banks strategy include the following:

    Competition Studies show that competitive pressure is the chief driving force behind increasing use

    of Internet banking technology, ranking ahead of cost reduction and revenue enhancement, in second

    and third place respectively. Banks see Internet banking as a way to keep existing customers and attract

    new ones to the bank.

    Cost Efficiencies National banks can deliver banking services on the Internet at transaction costs far

    lower than traditional brick-and-mortar branches. The actual costs to execute a transaction will vary

    depending on the delivery channel used. For example, according to Booz, Allen & Hamilton, as of mid-

    1999, the cost to deliver manual transactions at a branch was typically more than a dollar, ATM and call

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    center transactions cost about 25 cents, and Internet transactions cost about a penny. These costs are

    expected to continue to decline.

    National banks have significant reasons to develop the technologies that will help them deliver banking

    products and services by the most cost-effective channels. Many bankers believe that shifting only a

    small portion of the estimated 19-billion payments mailed annually in the U.S. to electronic delivery

    channels could save banks and other businesses substantial sums of money. However, national banks

    should use care in making product decisions. Management should include in their decision making the

    development and ongoing costs associated with a new product or service, including the technology,

    marketing, maintenance, and customer support functions. This will help management exercise due

    diligence, make more informed decisions, and measure the success of their business venture.

    Geographical Reach Internet banking allows expanded customer contact through increased

    geographical reach and lower cost delivery channels. In fact some banks are doing business exclusively

    via the Internet they do not have traditional banking offices and only reach their customers online.

    Other financial institutions are using the Internet as an alternative delivery channel to reach existing

    customers and attract new customers.

    Branding Relationship building is a strategic priority for many national banks. Internet banking

    technology and products can provide a means for national banks to develop and maintain an ongoing

    relationship with their customers by offering easy access to a broad array of products and services. By

    capitalizing on brand identification and by providing a broad array of financial services, banks hope to

    build customer loyalty, cross-sell, and enhance repeat business.

    Customer Demographics Internet banking allows national banks to offer a wide array of options to

    their banking customers. Some customers will rely on traditional branches to conduct their banking

    business. For many, this is the most comfortable way for them to transact their banking business. Those

    customers place a premium on person-to-person contact. Other customers are early adopters of new

    technologies that arrive in the marketplace. These customers were the first to obtain PCs and the first to

    employ them in

    conducting their banking business. The demographics of banking customers will continue to change.

    The challenge to national banks is to understand their customer base and find the right mix of delivery

    channels to deliver products and services profitably to their various market segments.

    3.3 E-banking products

    Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

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    These are cash dispensing machine, which are frequently seen at banks and other locations such as

    shopping centers and building societies. Their main purpose is to allow customer to draw cash at any

    time and to provide banking services where it would not have been viable to open another branch e.g. on

    university campus.

    An automated teller machine or automatic teller machine (ATM) is a computerized

    telecommunications device that provides a financial institution's customers a method of financial\

    transactions in a public space without the need for a human clerk or bank teller. On most modern ATMs,

    the customer identifies him or herself by inserting a plastic ATM card with a magnetic stripe or a plastic

    smartcard with a chip that contains his or her card number and some security information, such as an

    expiration date or CVC (CVV). Security is provided by the customer entering a personal identification

    number (PIN).

    Using an ATM, customers can access their bank accounts in order to make cash withdrawals (or credit

    card cash advances) and check their account balances. Many ATMs also allow people to deposit cash or

    checks, transfer money between their bank accounts, pay bills, or purchase goods and services.

    ATMs are known by various casual terms including cash machine, hole-in-the-wall, cash point or

    Bancomat (in Europe and Russia). The occasionally-used ATM Machine is an example of RAS

    syndrome.

    Some of the advantages of ATM to customers are:-

    Ability to draw cash after normal banking hours

    Quicker than normal cashier service

    Complete security as only the card holder knows the PIN

    Does not just operate as a medium of obtaining cash.

    Customer can sometimes use the services of other bank ATMs.

    Telebanking or Phone Banking

    Telephone banking is relatively new Electronic Banking Product. However it is fastly becoming one of

    the most popular products. Customer can perform a number of transactions from the convenience of

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    their own home or office; in fact from anywhere they have access to phone. Customers can do

    following:-

    Check balances and statement information

    Transfer funds from one account to another

    Pay certain bills

    Order statements or cheque books

    Demand draft request

    This facility is available with the help of Voice Response System (VRS). This system basically, acceptsonly TONE dialed input. Like the ATM customer has to follow particular process, initially account

    number and telephone PIN are fed for the process to start. Also the VRS system provides the users

    within additional facilities such as changing existing password with the new desired, information about

    new products, current interest rates etc.

    Mobile Banking

    Mobile banking comes in as a part of the banks initiative to offer multiple channel banking providing

    convenience for its customer. A versatile multifunctional, free service that is accessible and viewable on

    the monitor of mobile phone. Mobile phones are playing great role in Indian banking- both directly and

    indirectly. They are being used both as banking and other channels.

    Internet Banking

    The advent of the Internet and the popularity of personal computers presented both an opportunity and a

    challenge for the banking industry. For years, financial institutions have used powerful computer

    networks to automate million of daily transactions; today, often the only paper record is the customers

    receipt at the point of sale. Now that their customers are connected to the Internet via personal

    computers, banks envision similar advantages by adopting those same internal electronic processes to

    home use.

    Banks view online banking as a powerful value added tool to attract and retain new customers while

    helping to eliminate costly paper handling and teller interactions in an increasingly competitive banking

    environment. In India first one to move into this area was ICICI Bank. They started web based bankingas early as august 1997.

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    E-banking services

    1. Bill payment service

    Each bank has tie-ups with various utility companies, service providers and insurance companies, across

    the country. It facilitates the payment of electricity and telephone bills, mobile phone, credit card and

    insurance premium bills.

    To pay bills, a simple one-time registration for each biller is to be completed. Standing instructions can

    be set, online to pay recurring bills, automatically. One-time standing instruction will ensure that bill

    payments do not get delayed due to lack of time. Most interestingly, the bank does not charge customers

    for online bill payment.

    2. Fund transfer

    Any amount can be transferred from one account to another of the same or any another bank.

    Customers can send money anywhere in India. Payees account number, his bank and the branch is

    needed to be mentioned after logging in the account. The transfer will take place in a day or so, whereas

    in a traditional method, it takes about three working days. ICICI Bank says that online bill payment

    service and fund transfer facility have been their most popular online services.

    3. Credit card customers

    Credit card users have a lot in store. With Internet banking, customers can not only pay their credit card

    bills online but also get a loan on their cards. Not just this, they can also apply for an additional card,

    request a credit line increase and God forbid if you lose your credit card, you can report lost card online.

    4. Railway pass

    This is something that would interest all the aam janta. Indian Railways has tied up with ICICI bank andyou can now make your railway pass for local trains online. The pass will be delivered to you at your

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    doorstep. But the facility is limited to Mumbai, Thane, Nasik, Surat and Pune. The bank would just

    charge Rs 10 + 12.24 percent of service tax.

    5. Investing through Internet banking

    Opening a fixed deposit account cannot get easier than this. An FD can be opened online through funds

    transfer. Online banking can also be a great friend for lazy investors.

    Now investors with interlinked demat account and bank account can easily trade in the stock market and

    the amount will be automatically debited from their respective bank accounts and the shares will be

    credited in their demat account.

    Moreover, some banks even give the facility to purchase mutual funds directly from the online banking

    system.

    So it removes the worry about filling those big forms for mutual funds, they will now be just a few

    clicks away. Nowadays, most leading banks offer both online banking and demat account. However if

    the customer have there demat account with independent share brokers, then need to sign a special form,

    which will link your two accounts.

    6. Recharging your prepaid phone

    Now there is no need to rush to the vendor to recharge the prepaid phone, every time the talk time runs

    out. Just top-up the prepaid mobile cards by logging in to Internet banking. By just selecting the

    operator's name, entering the mobile number and the amount for recharge, the phone is again back in

    action within few minutes.

    7. Shopping at your fingertips

    Leading banks have tie ups with various shopping websites. With a range of all kind of products, one

    can shop online and the payment is also made conveniently through the account. One can also buy

    railway and air tickets through Internet banking.

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    List of some banks operating E-Banking in India

    Bank Name Technology Vendor Service offering

    ABN AMRO Bank Infosys (Bank Away) NetBanking

    Abu Dhabi Commercial

    Bank Infosys (Bank Away) ADCB NetLink

    Bank of India I-flex BOIonline

    Citibank Orbitech (now Polaris) Citibank Online

    Corporation Bank I-flex CorpNet

    Deutsche Bank db direct

    Federal Bank Sanchez FedNet

    Global Trust Bank Infosys (BankAway) ibank@gtb

    HDFC Bank i-flex/ Satyam NetBanking

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    HSBC Online@hsbc

    ICICI Bank Infosys, ICICI Infotech Infinity

    IDBI Bank Infosys (Bank Away) i-net banking

    IndusInd Bank CR2 IndusNet

    Punjab National Bank Infosys (Bank Away) Internet Banking

    Standard Chartered Bank In-House Me Standard Chartered Online

    State Bank of India Satyam/Broadvision onlinesbi.com

    UTI Bank Infosys (Bank Away) I connect

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    ADVANTAGES OF INTERNET BANKING

    Convenience- Unlike your corner bank, online banking sites never close; theyre available 24

    hours a day, seven days a week, and theyre only a mouse click away.

    Availability- If youre out of state or even out of the country when a money problem arises, you

    can log on instantly to your online bank and take care of business, 24\7.

    Transaction speed- Online bank sites generally execute and confirm transactions at or quicker

    than ATM processing speeds.

    Efficiency-You can access and manage all of your bank accounts, including IRAs, CDs, even

    securities, from one secure site.

    Effectiveness- Many online banking sites now offer sophisticated tools, including account

    aggregation, stock quotes, rate alert and portfolio managing program to help you manage all of

    your assets more effectively. Most are also compatible with money managing programs such as

    quicken and Microsoft money.

    DISADVANTAGES OF INTERNET BANKING

    Start-up may take time-In order to register for your banks online program, you will probably

    have to provide ID and sign a form at a bank branch. If you and your spouse wish to view and

    manage their assets together online, one of you may have to sign a durable power of attorney

    before the bank will display all of your holdings together.

    Learning curves- Banking sites can be difficult to navigate at first. Plan to invest some time

    and\or read the tutorials in order to become comfortable in your virtual lobby.

    Bank site changes- Even the largest banks periodically upgrade their online programs, adding new

    features in unfamiliar places. In some cases, you may have to re-enter account information.

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    How an Online Credit Transaction Works

    3.4 Issues in E Banking

    Financial institutions, their card associations, and vendors are working to develop an Internet payment

    infrastructure to help make electronic commerce secure. Many in the banking industry expect significant

    growth in the use of the Internet for the purchase of goods and services and electronic data interchange.

    The banking industry also recognizes that the Internet must be secure to achieve a high level of

    confidence with both consumers and businesses.

    Sound management of banking products and services, especially those provided over the Internet, isfundamental to maintaining a high level of public confidence not only in the individual bank and its

    brand name but also in the banking system as a whole. Key components that will help maintain a high

    level of public confidence in an open network environment include:

    Security

    Authentication

    Trust

    Nonrepudiation

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    Availability

    Security is an issue in Internet banking systems. The OCC expects national banks to provide a level of

    logical and physical security commensurate with the sensitivity of the information and the individualbanks risk tolerance.

    Firewalls are frequently used on Internet banking systems as a security measure to protect internal

    systems and should be considered for any system connected to an outside network. Firewalls are a

    combination of hardware and software placed between two networks through which all traffic must

    pass, regardless of the direction of flow. They provide a gateway to guard against unauthorized

    individuals gaining access to the banks network.

    Authentication is another issue in a Internet banking system. Transactions on the Internet or any other

    telecommunication network must be secure to achieve a high level of public confidence. In cyberspace,

    as in the physical world, customers, banks, and merchants need assurances that they will receive the

    service as ordered or the merchandise as requested, and that they know the identity of the person they

    are dealing with.

    Trust is another issue in Internet banking systems. As noted in the previous discussion, public and

    private key cryptographic systems can be used to secure information and authenticate parties in

    transactions in cyberspace. A trusted third party is a necessary part of the process. That third party is the

    certificateauthority.

    A certificate authority is a trusted third party that verifies identities in cyberspace. Some people think of

    the certificate authority functioning like an online notary. The basic concept is that a bank, or other third

    party, uses its good name to validate parties in transactions. This is similar to the historic role banks

    have played with letters of credit, where neither the buyer nor seller knew each other but both parties

    were known to the bank. Thus the bank uses its good name to facilitate the transaction, for a fee.

    Nonrepudiation is the undeniable proof of participation by both the sender and receiver in a

    transaction. It is the reason public key encryption was developed, i.e., to authenticate electronic

    messages and prevent denial or repudiation by the sender or receiver. Although technology has provided

    an answer to nonrepudiation, state laws are not uniform in the treatment of electronic authentication and

    digital signatures. The application of state laws to these activities is a new and emerging area of the law.

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    Privacy is a consumer issue of increasing importance. National banks that recognize and respond to

    privacy issues in a proactive way make this a positive attribute for the bank and a benefit for its

    customers. Public concerns over the proper versus improper accumulation and use of personal

    information are likely to increase with the continued growth of electronic commerce and the Internet.

    Providers who are sensitive to these concerns have an advantage over those who do not.

    Availability is another component in maintaining a high level of public confidence in a network

    environment. All of the previous components are of little value if the network is not available and

    convenient to customers. Users of a network expect access to systems 24 hours per day, seven days a

    week. Among the considerations associated with system availability are capacity, performance

    monitoring, redundance, and business resumption. National banks and their vendors who provide

    Internet banking products and services need to make certain they have the capacity in terms of hardware

    and software to consistently deliver a high level of service.

    In addition, performance monitoring techniques will provide management with information such as the

    volume of traffic, the duration of transactions, and the amount of time customers must wait for service.

    Monitoring capacity, downtime, and performance on a regular basis will help management assure a high

    level of availability for their Internet banking system.

    Risks in E-Banking

    Continuing technological innovation and competition among existing banking organizations and new

    entrants have allowed for a much wider array of banking products and services to become accessible

    and delivered to retail and wholesale customers through an electronic distribution channel collectively

    referred to as ebanking.However, the rapid development of e-banking capabilities carries risks as well

    as benefits.

    Without a doubt, the technological growth has considerably affected the profile of Bank risks and

    financial institution formation more generally. Some of these risks are increased, while others on the

    contrary are possible to be decreased. In any case, the growth of electronic banking has created a new

    basis with regard to the degree of exposure to the risk and therefore consequently the need of not only a

    differentiated regulating frame, but also mechanisms of monitoring to be formed, which has already

    begun to be shaped in the fields of Basle Committee of Banking Supervision. The degree of exposing to

    risks, which are related to the electronic banking, depends mainly on the degree of adopting new

    alternative electronic means of distribution of services and products.

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    Transactional/Operational risk

    It is defined as the risk of loss as a consequence of the actions, the processes, the infrastructure, the

    technology or other factors that practise functional effect, including the false activities that include

    fraud. The Basle Committee of Banking Supervision defines as operational risk the risk of occurring

    damage, either from insufficient, inadequate internal processes and systems, or from human factor, or

    other external reasons. Operational risk differs from the traditional banking risks in that it does not come

    from the effort to achieve profit but it is an innate characteristic of banking activity. The operational risk

    is the risk of damage that is owed, in insufficient or unsuccessful processes (insufficiencies of systems

    and internal inspection), individuals (human faults, failures of administration) or systems (risk of

    damage or insufficiency of computer systems) or in exterior incidents (e.g. natural destruction, fires,

    legislative changes, lawful requirements, etc). The operational risks are directly related with the bad

    operation of information systems, the processes of reports and the applied internal rules of observing the

    management of potential risk.

    SECURITY RISK

    Internet is a public network of computers which facilitates flow of data information and to which there

    is unrestricted access. Banks using this medium for financial transactions must, therefore, have propertechnology and systems in place to build a secured environment for such transactions. Security risk

    arises on account of unauthorized access to a banks critical

    information stores like accounting system, risk management system, portfolio management system, etc.

    A breach of security could result in direct financial loss to the bank. For example, hackers operating via

    the Internet could access, retrieve and use confidential customer information and also can implant virus.

    This may result in loss of data, theft of or tampering with customer information, disabling of a

    significant portion of banks internal computer system thus denying service, cost of repairing these etc.

    Identity of the person making a request for a service or a transaction as a customer is crucial to legal

    validity of a transaction and is a source of risk to a bank. A computer connected to Internet is identified

    by its IP (Internet Protocol) address. There are methods available to masquerade one computer as

    another, commonly known as IP Spoofing. Likewise user identity can be misrepresented. Hence,

    authentication control is an essential security step in any e-banking system.

    System Architecture and Design

    Appropriate system architecture and control is an important factor in managing various Kinds of

    operational and security risks. Banks face the risk of wrong choice of technology, improper system

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    design and inadequate control processes. For example, if access to a system is based on only an IP

    address, any user can gain access by masquerading as a legitimate user by spoofing IP address of a

    genuine user. Numerous protocols are used for communication across Internet. Each protocol is

    designed for specific types of data transfer. A system allowing communication with all protocols, say

    HTTP (Hyper Text Transfer Protocol), FTP (File Transfer Protocol), telnet etc. is more prone to attack

    than one designed to permit say, only HTTP. Choice of appropriate technology is a potential risk banks

    face. Technology which is outdated, not scalable or not proven could land the bank in investment loss, a

    vulnerable system and inefficient service with attendant operational and security risks and also risk of

    loss of business.

    Reputational risk

    Reputational risk is the risk of getting significant negative public opinion, which may result in a critical

    loss of funding or customers. Such risks arise from actions which cause major loss of the public

    confidence in the banks' ability to perform critical functions or impair bank-customer relationship.

    An institutions decision to offer e-banking services, especially the more complex transactional services,

    significantly increases its level of reputation risk. Some of the ways in which e-banking can influence an

    institutions reputation include:

    Loss of trust due to unauthorized activity on customer accounts,

    Disclosure or theft of confidential customer information to unauthorized parties (e.g., hackers),

    Failure to deliver on marketing claims,

    Failure to provide reliable service due to the frequency or duration of service disruptions,

    Customer complaints about the difficulty in using e-banking services and the inability of the

    institutions help desk to resolve problems, and

    Confusion between services provided by the financial institution and services provided by other

    businesses linked from the website.

    Legal risk

    Legal risk is the risk of non-compliance with legal or regulatory requirements. A big part of the legal

    framework is general and it is in effect for all the enterprises, in certain cases, however, a legislative

    framework that covers specific services exists. The individual regulations will be specific and they will

    be published by the regulating organizations that have legal competence for the particular sector. The

    legal risks are directly related to the electronic banking and they increased as its use is extended. They

    mainly stem from the uncertainty that exists in the legal regulative framework concerning the

    electronic banking.

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    The systemic risk

    It is the risk that a small incident will cause unexpected consequences in local, regional or international

    systems that are not connected immediately with the source of disturbance. The systemic risk is likely to

    influence a small or big number of companies of the same sector or to concern exclusively one single

    company. The rapid adoption of information technology from the banks and its negative aspects, are

    very much likely to increase the systemic risks.

    The systemic risk can be increased since many participants in the particular market can use the same or

    similar software or equipment for the confrontation of the same problems. Because of their widespread

    application, the risk management models may create risks in cases of likely weaknesses and deficiencies

    that arise in periods of extreme conditions in the market. The dependence on exterior collaborators or

    suppliers is possible to lead to the gathering of certain administrative system operations and as a result

    the burden of risks of ensuring the proper operation of the electronic system of financial services,

    becomes the

    responsibility of certain specialised suppliers or even only one from whom all the financial institutions

    will be depended.

    Money Laundering

    Money laundering is the practice of engaging in financial transactions in order to conceal the identity,

    source, and/or destination of money, and is a main operation of the underground economy Money

    laundering is called what it is because that perfectly describes what takes place - illegal, or dirty, money

    is put through a cycle of transactions, or washed, so that it comes out the other end as legal, or clean,

    money. In other words, the source of illegally obtained funds is obscured through a succession of

    transfers and deals in order that those same funds can eventually be made to appear as legitimate

    income.

    Strategic Risk

    A financial institutions board and management should understand the risks associated with e-banking

    services and evaluate the resulting risk management costs against the potential return on investment

    prior to offering e-banking services. Poor e-banking planning and investment decisions can increase a

    financial institutions strategic risk. Early adopters of new e-banking services can establish themselves

    as innovators who anticipate the needs of their customers, but may do so by incurring higher costs and

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    increased complexity in their operations. Conversely, late adopters may be able to avoid the higher

    expense and added

    complexity, but do so at the risk of not meeting customer demand for additional products and services.

    E- Banking Simplified With a Glimpse of Future (An Article)

    Consumers have the ability to swipe with their hands or arms over a designated reader as they handle

    bank transactions with these implants. This is the new way of doing banking, as the ATM machine

    becomes a distant memory.

    When it comes to the future of banking, there is an assortment of predictions. The majority of

    individuals envision consumers with imbedded chip implants. Consumers have the ability to swipe with

    their hands or arms over a designated reader as they handle bank transactions with these implants. This

    is the new way of doing banking, as the ATM machine becomes a distant memory. The customer simply

    walks into the store, swipes and views his balance instantaneously.

    Several individuals believe the paper dollar and coin will become extinct. Everything is expected to be

    electronic in a society without paper. E-banking allows bank customers to simply access banking

    information via the access of the Internet. Whether home or in the workplace, customers can access the

    banking information 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    Executed between two parties, such as business to business or business to consumer, e-commerce is an

    electronic financial business activity. E-banking, which is bank to business or bank to consumer, has

    actually been around since the 1990s. The popular features of e-banking are funds transfers, automatic

    payment options, electronic bill pay, view account balances, account history accessibility and schedule

    future transfers.

    Virtual banking is another alternative to traditional banking. Virtual account customers do not have to

    endure the inconvenience of stepping foot into a building or an actual financial institution. Customers

    have the option of mailing their deposits or even setting up direct deposit. E-bank customers enjoy the

    advantages, such as 24-hour, seven days a week access to their bank accounts. The pass method of

    standing in line and filling out tedious paperwork seems like forever for many bank institutes. Bankers

    do not have to concern themselves with the thankless task of speaking on telephones to a customer

    service representative to find out banking history, wait for a bank statement in the mail that could easilyget lost and wind up in the possession of a prying neighbor. A secure site is accessible to the online

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    banking consumer.

    As in everything in life, there are disadvantages. It can be arduous to navigate and learn online banking,

    although many companies try very hard to utilize navigation around their site user friendly. In addition,

    many consumers are also concerned about viruses and privacy issues that can cause glitches in the e-

    banking system, which can cause delays and mass confusion. Nevertheless, there are constant

    improvements in online banking, such as the bill pay option. This allows customers to set up accounts

    online as they schedule their bills to be paid at various times to different companies such as telephone

    companies, cable television, insurance and mortgage payments. The funds come directly out of the bank

    account and allocated to the company of choice.

    ICICI Bank

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    ICICI Bank Online Banking Services provide the largest private bank in India. Banking becomes a

    pleasure as the transactions and services become instant with ICICI Bank online Internet banking. The

    services provided are totally secure and unique. These cover online account transactions and operations,

    credit card and account applications and payments, share trading and investments through mutual funds,

    bill payments, statement generation and a virtual demo of each service.

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    USE OF E-BANKING IN INDIA FROM LAST FEW YEARS

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    Key Points:

    Supply

    Liquidity is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

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    India is a growing economy and demand for credit is high though it could be cyclical.

    Barriers to entry

    Licensing requirement, investment in technology and branch network.Bargaining power of suppliers

    High during period of tight liquidity. Trade unions in public sector banks can be anti reforms.

    Depositors may invest elsewhere if interest rates fall.

    Bargaining power of customers

    For good creditworthy borrowers bargaining power is high due to the availability of large number of

    banks

    Competition - High

    There are public sector banks, private sector and foreign banks along with non banking finance

    companies competing in similar business lines.

    RIVALRY AMONG THE INDUSTRY

    Rivalry in banking industry is very high. There are so many private, public, co-operative and non-

    financial institutions operating in the industry. They are fighting for same customers. Due to

    government liberalization and globalization policy, banking sector became open for everybody. So,

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    newer and newer private and foreign firms are opening their branches in India. This has intensified the

    competition. The no. of factors have contributed to increase rivalry those are:

    1. A large no. Of banks

    There are so many banks and non-financial institutions fighting for same pie, which has intensified

    competition.

    2. High market growth rate

    India is seen as one of the biggest market place and growth rate in Indian banking industry is also very

    high. This has ignited the competition.

    3. Low switching cost

    Customer switching cost is very low. They can easily switch from one bank to another bank and very

    little loyalty exists.

    4. In differentiate services

    Almost every bank provides similar services. No differentiation exists. Every bank tries to copy each

    other services and technology, which increases the level of competition.

    5. High exit barrier

    High exist barriers humiliate banks to earn profit and retain customers by providing world-class

    services.

    BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS

    Suppliers of banks are depositors. These are those people who have excess money and prefer regular

    income and safety. In banking industry Suppliers have low bargaining power. Following are the reasons

    for low bargaining power of suppliers.

    1. Nature of suppliers

    Suppliers of banks are generally those people who prefer low risk and those who need regular income

    and safety as well. Bank is best place for them to deposit their surplus money. They believe that banks

    are very safe than other investment alternatives. So, they do not consider other alternatives very

    seriously, which lower their bargaining power.

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    2. Few alternatives

    Suppliers are risk averters and want regular income. So, they have few alternatives available with them

    to invest like Treasury bills, government bonds. So, few alternatives lower their bargaining power.

    3. RBI Rules and Regulations

    Banks are subject to RBI rules and regulations. Banks have to behave in the way that RBI wants. So,

    RBI takes all decisions relating to interest rates. This reduces suppliers bargaining power.

    4. Suppliers are not concentrated

    Banking industrys suppliers are not concentrated. There are numerous suppliers with negligible portion

    to offer. So, this reduces their bargaining power. If they were concentrated then they can bargain with

    banks or can collectively invest in other no-risky projects.

    5. Forward integration

    Forward integration is possible like mutual funds, but only few people now about this. Only educated

    people can forwardly integrate where as large no. Of suppliers are unaware about these alternatives.

    BARGAINING POWER OF CUSTOMERS

    Customers of the banks are those who take loans, advances and use services of banks. Customers have

    high bargaining power. Following are the reasons for high bargaining power of customers.

    1. Large no. Of alternatives

    Customers have very large no. of alternatives. There are so many banks, which fight for same pie. Thereare many non-financial institutions like ICICI, HDFC, IFCI etc., which has also jumped into this

    business. There are foreign banks, private banks, cooperative banks and development banks together

    with the specialized financial companies that provide finance to customers. These all increase

    preferences for customers.

    2. Low switching cost

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    Cost of switching from one bank to another is low. Banks are also providing zero balance account and

    other types of facilities. They are free to select any banks service. Switching costs are becoming lower

    with Internet Banking gaining momentum and as a result consumers loyalties are harder to retain.

    3. Undifferentiated service

    Banks provide merely similar services. There is no much difference in services provided by different

    banks. So, bargaining power of customers increases. They cannot be charged for differentiation.

    4. Full information about the market

    Customers have full information about the market due to globalization and digitization consumers have

    become advance and sophisticated. They are aware with each market conditions. So, banks have to be

    more competitive and customer friendly to serve them.

    THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS

    Barriers to an entry in banking industry no longer exist. So, lots of private and foreign banks are

    entering in the market. Competitors can come from any industry to disintermediate banks. Product

    differentiation is very difficult for banks and exit is difficult. So, every bank strives to survive in highly

    competitive market. So, we see intense competition and mergers and acquisition.

    Government policies are supportive to start a new bank. There are less statutory requirements needed to

    start a new venture. Every bank tries to achieve economies of scale through use of technology and

    selecting and training manpower.

    THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES

    Competition from the non-banking financial sector is increasing rapidly. Sony and Software giants such

    as Microsoft are attempting to replace the banks as intermediaries. The threat of substitute products is

    very high. These new products include credit unions and investment houses. One feature of using an

    investment house is that the fees that the investment house charges are tax deductible, where as a bank it

    is considered a personal expense, which is not tax deductible. The rate of return with using investment

    houses is greater than a bank. There are other substitutes as well for banks like mutual funds, stocks

    (shares), government securities, debentures, gold, real estate etc. so, there is a high threat from

    substitute.

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    ICICI Bank - A SWOT Analysis

    Strengths

    ICICI Bank has today emerged as the SECOND largest bank in India and is among the top 250

    banks in the world within a decade of its operation.

    Currently it has an asset of worth around USD 81 Billion*, with a profit after tax of USD 896

    million*.

    ICICI Bank is now a global player in the arena of International Banking through its operations in

    18 countries all over the world.

    ICICI Bank has expanded its market capitalization through enlistment not only in NSE and BSE,

    but also in becoming the first non-Japanese Asian bank to get enlisted in NYSE.

    ICICI has successfully diversified its operations to a number of financial spheres, starting fromgeneral banking activities to general insurance, credit card services, mutual funds, stock trading,

    loans etc.

    It has a massive customer pool of 14 million (and counting...), and the same is served through

    2016 branches*, and 5219 ATMs* in India.

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    ICICI is considered as the pioneer in usage of Internet services for Online Banking from the

    comforts of home and offices. Much of its success is attributed to aggressive and innovative

    marketing strategies for its diversified range of products and services.

    Weakness

    It primarily targets upper middle class and upper class of the society, thereby losing the business

    opportunities concentrated at middle and bottom sections of the economical pyramid.

    ICICI levies higher services charges for various transactions making it expensive to afford by the

    major sections of the society.

    * Figures as on 31st March, 2010.

    Opportunities

    Expanding business to the middle and lower income groups of the society by introducing

    economical version of its services and hence making it affordable.

    Threats

    More and more banks are coming up, both in private and public sector, with Online Banking

    Systems (which no longer is the exclusive domain of ICICI), competitive service charges and

    interest rates, lucrative loan schemes and insurance policies etc.

    In view of above, ICICI has to re-model its business strategies to cope with stiff competition from

    the fast growing pool of players in the Indian Banking Sector.

    * Figures as on 31st March, 2010.

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    Research Methodology

    Research is defined as human activity based on intellectual application in the investigation of matter.

    The primary purpose for applied research is discovering, interpreting, and the development of methods

    and systems for the advancement of human knowledge on a wide variety of scientific matters of our

    world and the universe.

    The term research is also used to describe an entire collection of information about a particular subject.

    Methodology is the method followed while conducting the study on a particular project. Through this

    methodology a systematic study is conducted on the basis of which the basis of a report is produced.

    It is a written game plan for conducting Research. Research methodology has many dimensions. It

    includes not only the research methods but also considers the logic behind the methods used in the

    context of the study and explains why only a particular method or technique has been used. It also helps

    to understand the assumptions underlying various techniques and by which they can decide that certain

    techniques will be applicable to certain problems and other will not. Therefore in order to solve a

    research problem, it is necessary to design a research methodology for the problem as the some may

    differ from problem to problem.

    The research designed followed in this project report is descriptive since thorough study of various information

    sources were used for this project

    Data collection

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    Secondary data:

    Articles on E-Banking taken from journals, various Books magazines published from time to time.

    Through internet

    Findings

    Online Services : ICICI Bank provides online services of all its banking facilities. It also provides

    D-Mart account facilities on-line, so a person can access his account from anywhere he is.

    [D-Mart is a dematerialized account opened by a salaried person for purchase & sale of shares of

    different companies.]

    Advanced Infrastructure : Branches of ICICI Bank are well equipped with advanced technology to

    provide the customers with taster banking services. All the computerized machines are located in

    suitable manner & are very useful to the customers & staff of the bank.

    Friendly Staff : The staff of ICICI Bank in all branches is very friendly & help the customers in all

    cases. They provide faster services along with bonding & personal relationship with the customers.

    Late night ATM services : ICICI bank provides late night ATM services to the customers.

    The ATM centres of ICICI bank works even after 11:00pm at night in certain branches.

    High Bank Service Charges : ICICI bank charges highly from their customers for the services

    provided to them when compared to other banks & that is why it is only in the reach of higher class

    of society.

    Less Credit Period : ICICI bank provides credit facilities but only upto limited period. Even when

    the credit period is not over it sends reminder letters to the customers which may annoy them.

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    Increase in percentage of Returns on increase : The bank should provide higher returns on deposits

    in comparison of the present situation. This will also upto large extent helps the bank to earn profits

    & popularity.

    Competition : ICICI Bank is facing tight competition locally as well as internationally. Bank like

    CITI Bank, HSBC, ABM, Standered Chartered, HDFC also provide equivalent facilities like ICICI

    do and also ICICI do not have consistency in its international operation.

    Net Services : ICICI Bank provides all kind of services on-line. There can be easy access to the e-

    mail ids of the customers through wrong people. The confidential information of the customers can

    be leaked easily through the e-mail ids.

    Decentralized Management : Each branch manager is given the authority of taking decisions in their

    respective branches. The decisions made by different managers are diverse and any one wrong

    decision can laid to heavy losses to the bank.

    No Proper Facilities to Uneducated customers : ICICI Bank provides all services through electronic

    computerized machines. This creates problems to the less educated people. The company can avoid

    this threat.

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    Conclusion

    Thus, ICICI has been able to use technology to provide value-added service to its customers during the

    last few years. For ICICI, technology is an integral part of their business. However, their overall

    progress could have been smoother but for certain internal and extraneous factors and also a pressure on

    spreads due to a competitive market (Annual report, 2000 01).

    E-banking has become a necessary survival weapon and is fundamentally changing the banking industry

    worldwide. Today, the click of the mouse offers customers banking services at a much lower cost andalso empowers them with unprecedented freedom in choosing vendors for their financial service needs.

    No country today has a choice- whether to implement E-banking or not given the global and competitive

    nature of the economy.

    ICICI have to upgrade and constantly think of new innovative customized packages and services to

    remain competitive. The invasion of banking by technology has created an information age and

    commoditization of banking services. ICICI have come to realize that survival in the new e-economy

    depends on delivering some or all of their banking services on the Internet while continuing to support

    their traditional infrastructure.

    The rise of E-banking is redefining business relationships and the most successful banks will be those

    that can truly strengthen their relationship with their customers. Without any doubt, the international

    scope of E-banking provides new growth perspectives and Internet business is a catalyst for new

    technologies and new business processes.

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    Suggestions

    The first and most obvious step they should take is to see to it that the basic problem fuelling

    dissatisfaction has been addressed.

    After repairing this basic deficiency, banks must ensure that their services are competitive.

    Online banking should be promoted through advertising co.

    The bank should provide higher returns on deposits in comparison of the present situation. This

    will also upto large extent helps the bank to earn profits & popularity.

    ICICI Bank provides all services through electronic computerized machines. This creates problems

    to the less educated people. The company should avoid this threat.

    Bank should expand business to the middle and lower income groups of the society by introducing

    economical version of its services and hence making it affordable.

    The bank should associate itself with social causes like providing relief aid patients, funding

    towards natural calamities.

    Bank & Insurance is a special non-aid course where the students specialize in the functioning &

    services of the bank & also are knowledge about various tax policies. The bank can recruit these

    students through tie-ups with colleges. Such students will surely prove as an asset to the bank.

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    BIBLIOGRAHY

    Books:-

    E-banking: the global perspective Gupta Vivek

    2. E-Commerce in Indian banking Bhasin

    3. Banking and Finance C.M.Chaudhary

    Lucae, Management Information System

    Management Information System

    E-commerce Kamlesh K Bajaj

    Links Visited

    www.google.com

    www.icici.com

    www.wikipedia.com

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