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Project Report On PSB Bank For Intership Training
Project Report On PSB Bank For Intership Training
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SRISHTI SINGH
ROLL NO. – 815618
PREFACE
India is a developing country and we all know that banking sector plays a
very important role. In development with the increasing use of banking
and finance in every field, new trends in their technology and modern
use are being evolved day by day to meet the requirements. Infact
“BANKING” has become a need today.
This project report provides the information on “PUNJAB & SIND BANK.”
Learning not possible in solitude and has to have the support and able
guidance of some people around us in various roles and capacities. The
satisfaction and euphoria that accompanies the successful completion of
any task would be incomplete without mentioning the people who made
it possible because success is the epitome of hard work, undeterred
missionary zeal, fast determination and consideration.
SRISHTI SINGH
BACHLORS OF VOCATION
(BANKING&FINANCE)
Challenges Ahead
The bank was constituted as a ‘corresponding new bank’ on April 15, 1980,
as defined under Section 2(b) of the Bank Acquisition Act. The central and
administrative office of the Bank at the time of constituition under the Bank
Acquisition Act was situated at B-45/47, Connaught Place, New Delhi-
110001.
The Bank currently has only one shareholder, i.e. the President of India,
acting through the Ministry of Finance, GoI.
2000
- The Bank has launched its bullion trading scheme on persistent demand
from North Indians traders, especially in view of the Dewali festival
season.
- The Bank has been appointed as arranger and collecting banker for
State Bank of India’s India Millennium Deposit scheme slated to open on
October 21.
2001
2003
- The Bank has launched a special festival loan scheme for meeting the
expenditure for items such as purchase of consumer goods or furnishing
of house or shops.
2004
2010
- Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) has inked a pact with wipro, for a 10 year
contract for comprehensive IT outsourcing services for PSB.
2011
2012
- PSB has recommended a dividend @ Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two only) per
equity share of Rs. 10/- each.
2013
- PSB has recommended a dividend @ Rs. 2.68 (Rupees two and paise
sixty eight only) per equity share of Rs. 10/- each.
2014
- PSB has recommended a dividend @ Rs. 0.60 (paise sixty only) per
equity share of Rs.10/- each.
2015
The bank was founded by luminaries like Bhai Vir Singh, Sir Sunder Singh
Majitha and Sardar Tarlochan Singh in the holy city of Amritsar on the
principle of social commitment to help the weaker section of the society in
their economic endeavours to raise their standard of life.
Nationalisation
Punjab & Sind Bank was nationalized in 1980 along with six other banks by
the Government of India.
The bank has collaborated with the leading credit card player in the
country to offer the privileges of state of art techonology to its cardholders with all the
features to compete well in the card industry.
Our Bank has been making efforts to provide value added Products & Services to our
esteemed clients. It is our quest to provide the very best to our esteemed Customers. The
launch of the new Co-branded Credit card with ICICI Bank is a step towards this mission.
Vision
We envision to emerge as a strong vibrant Bank through synchronization of the human,
financial and techonological resources.
The bank also offers a wide range of general banking services to its customers
including debit cards, cash management, remittance services and collection
services, Investment Rationale.
PSB to establish its pan India presence by opening new branches throughout the country to
increase its customer base and business. Expanding of branch network is expected to help the
bank to improve CASA ratio going forward.
PSB plans to open specialised industrial finance branches and aims at expanding its credit
portfolio, by growing its corporate & retail loan segment.
PSB has been able to reduce its net NPA ratio significantly from 8.11% (which was the highest
among the public sector banks) FY05 to 0.36% in FY10. Going ahead bank is likely to maintain
NPA ratios around this level.
PSB will continue developing its techonological capabilities to enhance its value offering to
customers while optimizing its costs. From a total of 17 branches on the CBS platform , PSB
seeks to bring around 500 branches on the CBS platform by Nov 2012 enabling it to have
incremental CASA growth and profitability in future.
PSB has maintained capital adequacy ratio (CAR) at 13.04% with the tier-II capital at 5.1% as
on September 2010. The bank plans to meet its future capital adequacy requirement through
this issue.
Concern
A major part of their branch network is concentrated in North India and thereby
exposing them to regional risks.
PSB’s exposure to the real estate segment has witnessed substantial increase in the
last 3 fiscal years. Any significant downturn in the real estate sector may lead to an
increase in non-performing loans.
Valuation
In terms of valuation, the stock is offered at 0.9x and 0.8x book value (post
issue) at upper and lower band, respectively. Its peer group valuation is in
range of 0.8-1-4x. The bank’s growth plans to expand its business, products
& services to benefit bank in long term. Also the strong Indian economic
growth is likely to benefit the overall banking industry which would inturn the
Punjab & Sind Bank.
MANAGEMENT
SHRI A. BHATTACHARYA DIRECTOR (Ministry of Finance, Deptt. Of financial services, New
Delhi)
NON-OFFICIAL DIRECTORS
Its subscription will close on December 15 for qualified institutional investors (QIB) and on
December 16 for other investors.
The objective of the issue is to augment capital base to meet the future capital requirements
arising out of the growth in assets due to the growth of the Indian economy.
President of India, acting through the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, holds 100% stake
in the bank, which will be reduced to 82.07% post issue.
SBI Capital Markets Limited, Enam Securities Pvt Ltd and ICICI Securities Limited are the book
running lead managers to the issue.
GOLD CARD SCHEME FOR EXPORTERS
Exports play a crucial role in a developing economy like India which attaches considerable
importance to export promotion. With a view to further simplify assess of Bank credit to exporters
especially small and medium exporters and make it borrowers friendly in terms of procedure and
credit terms, the Minister of Commerce and Industry had proposed issuance of a Gold Card to
Credit Worthy Exporters with good track record for easy availability of export credit on best terms.
Accordingly, a Gold Card Scheme has been worked out by RBI in consultation with selected banks
and exporters. The scheme envisages certain additional benefits based on the record of
performance of exporters. The Gold Card Holders would enjoy simpler and more efficient credit
delivery mechanism in recognition of his good track record. The Gold Card Scheme has been
introduced in our Bank, the details of which are as under :
1. The card offered by the bank will be known as “PSB EXPO GOLD CARD SCHEME”
1. Application for credit will be processed faster than other exporters. The time frame fixed for
disposal of applications received for sanction of credit under the scheme is as follows:-
2. Bank is already following a liberal approach in respect of export finance. Bank will allow ‘In-
principle’ sanction of limits for three years with a provision for automatic renewal subject to
fulfilment of terms and conditions of sanction. Sanctioning Authority will also introduce a clause
in the terms & conditions of sanction that party will be submitting all the financial papers and
other information regarding by the bank for the renewal and reviewal of account periodically.
3. PCFC requirements of the PSB Expo Gold Card holders will be met by giving them priority.
Their FCDL requirements will also be given priority over non-export borrowers subject to
availability of funds.
4. Export credit in foreign currency will be provided on priority basis at LIBOR + 0.75 p.a. subject
to availability of funds. In case sufficient dollars are not available with the bank to lend to the
exporter at a particular time, service charges at flat rate of 0.1% will be charged by the bank on
the inter-bank foreign currency borrowings for the purpose, subject to availability of funds.
5. Bank will consider gaining Term Loan in Foreign Currency in deserving case out of their
FCNR(B), RFC, etc. funds subject to availability of funds.
6. Sufficient powers have already been vested with the field functionaries for sanction od adhoc
limits to meet urgent credit requirements of exporters. Urgent credit requirements of PSB Expo
Card holders will be met on priority basis. In the case of exporters of seasonal commodities, the
peak and off-peak levels will be appropriately specified.
7. With a view to capture only those particulars which are relevant for sanctioning export credit, the
Loan Application Form for export credit for Gold Card holder devised by Indian Banks
Association has been adopted.
8. In case of unanticipated export orders, norms for inventory may be relaxed, taking into account
the size and nature of export order.
9. Since the bonafides of the Gold Card holder is already established based on credit worthiness
and track record, the same will be given due consideration by the sanctioning authority in
respect of security and collaterals while granting export credit under the PSB Expo Gold Card
scheme.
Rate of Interest :
1. Rate of interest charged on Rupee Export Credit to the Gold Card Holders will be lower than the
normal rate of interest charged by the bank as under :-
For exporters having credit rating 1 & 2 Lower by 0.5% than the normal rate of
interest charged by the bank
For exporters having credit rating 3 & 4 Lower by 0.25% than the normal rate of
interest charged by the bank
2. In respect of PSB Expo Gold Card holders, the concessive rate of interest on post-
shipment rupee export credit applicable upto 90 days will be extended for a maximum
period of 365 days.
Service Charges :
1. All PSB Expo Gold Card holders will be offered discount of 15% in service charges and
fee structure for various services/ transactions subject to compliance of FEDAI
guidelines.
2. PSB Expo Gold Card holders, in view of their credit worthiness will be considered for
exemption from ECGC policy at the discretion of the bank.
Tenure :
1. The Gold Card will be issued for a period of 3 years and will be automatically renewed
for further period of 3 years, unless there are adverse features /irregularities in the
account. In case of any misuse of the card or observance of any violation of the terms &
conditions , the bank will have the right to recall the card any time.
2. The exporter’s record of performance will be reviewed periodically with a view to pass
on the benefit of better terms and conditions including rate of interest for better
performance.
The following additional facilities/benefits will be allowed to the holders of PSB
Expo Gold Card :-
(i) Waiving of Annual Fee for the first year on the Credit Card and 50% discount for
second year onwards subject to satisfactory utilisation of Credit Card.
(ii) Better exchange rates & exchange rates on daily basis will be provided by the
branches through E-Mail wherever feasible.
(iii) Customer Education Programme will be conducted by the bank for them in which
International developments and latest RBI guidelines will be discussed.
(iv) Problems of the Gold Card Holders will be discussed and immediate remedial
measures will be taken.
Till the Gold Card is finalised, Zonal Managers may issue letters to the
exporters considered eligible by them under ‘PSB Expo Gold Card’ Scheme.
They may submit their requirement of ‘PSB Expo Gold Card’ and Loan
Application Form for ‘PSB Expo Gold Card’ holders to H.O. Stationery Deptt.
and obtain the same from them.
Zonal Managers are advised to take keen interest in the scheme in order to
popularise the same and implement in true spirit. Banners be also displayed
at the concerned branches.
One of the criteria of Eligibility for PSB Expo Gold Card was that exporters
enjoying export credit limits (excluding FOBLC) of Rs. 1 crores & above and
annual export sales routed through our bank not less than Rs. 5 crores during
the proceeding one calendar year/financial year will be eligible for PSB Expo
Gold Card.
With a view to extend the scheme to all credit worthy exporters including
those in Small and Medium Enterprises segment and to simplify credit
access, it has been decided to waive the condition of export credit limits and
turnover stipulated earlier.
About The Card :
The “PUNJAB & SIND BANK-ICICI BANK Credit Card” comes in three
varients : Blue, Silver and Gold Card. The eligibility criteria in terms of
Annual Income of the Applicant is as follows :
Self Employed Rs. 50000/- p.a. Rs. 50000/- p.a. Rs. 100000/- p.a.
Business Focus
Distribution Network :-
Punjab & Sind Bank is headquartered in New Delhi. The Bank at present has
an enviable network of over 813 branches and 76 extension counters spread
over India and 400 in Punjab. All branches are linked on an online real-time
basis. Customers in over 120 locations are also serviced through Telephone
Banking. The Bank’s expansion plans take into account the need to have a
presence in all major industrial and commercial centres where its corporate
customers are located as well as the need to build a strong retail customer
base for both deposits and loan products. Being a clearing/ settlement bank
to various leading stock exchanges, the Bank has branches in the centres
where the NSE/BSE have a strong and active member base. As a part of
International banking it offers NRI services, swift branches, IBDs and Gold
Card scheme. The bank has launched the facility of online request for
education loan to make it easier for the customers. It has tied up with ICICI
bank for a co-branded credit card. It has also tie-up with Aviva Life Insurance
Company and Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company. It has attained ISO
9002 certification for its selected branches.
Management:-
Mr. V. K. Chopra took over as the bank’s Chairman Prior to this, Mr. Kapoor
was a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. The Managing Director,
Mr. V. K. Chopra has been a professional banker for over 25 years and
before joining Punjab & Sind Bank in 1994 was heading Citibank’s operations
in Malaysia. The Bank’s Board of Directors is composed of eminent
individuals with a wealth of experience in public policy, administration,
industry and commercial banking. Senior banking professionals with
sustaintial experience in India and abroad head various businesses and
functions and report to the Managing Director. Given the professional
expertise of the management team and the overall focus on recruiting and
retaining the best talent in the industry, the bank believes that its people are a
significant competitive strength.
Investment Rationale
Wide Distribution Network and diversification of products & services. PSB has
a pan India presence through 926 branches and 63 ATMs as on October 31,