Influence of Merger on Performance of Indian Banks: A Case Study

Abstract

The study attempts to critically analyze and evaluate the impact of merger of Nedungadi bank and Punjab National Bank on their operating performance in terms of different financial parameters. Most of the financial indicators of Nedungadi bank and Punjab National Bank display significant improvement in their operational performance during post merger period. Therefore, the results of the study reveal that average financial ratios of sampled banks in Indian banking sector showed a remarkable and significant improvement in terms of liquidity, profitability, and stakeolders wealth.

Keywords: Merger, India, Nedungadi bank, Punjab National Bank.