ICICI Bank Ltd. and State Bank of India (SBI) are the two largest banks
in India in private and public sector respectively. Reserve bank of
India (Central Bank in India) has prescribed certain financial ratios
like Capital Adequacy Ratio, Statutory Liquidity Ratio, Priority Sector
Advances to Total Advance Ratio etc. to measure the financial
performance of the banks. In this book the financial appraisal of both
the banks have been done on the basis of ratios prescribed by RBI and
then comparative analysis has been done. On the basis of analysis it has
been found that both the banks are maintaining the required standards
and both are running profitably. Graphs and diagrams are used to explain
the trends. Statistical tools have been used for better understanding of
the concepts, In the end suggestions have been given for the further
improvement in the performance of the banks. This book will definitely
contribute to the further research on the topic by the researchers and
the academicians.