Banking has evolved with time. The entire infrastructure and concept of traditional piled files and documents has given away to a much more sophisticated and sleek outlook. Moreover with technology growing with a rapid pace the time consuming factor has been replaced with doorstep banking methods which permits you to carry on with your banking 24/7 without having to pay the bank any visit. Money orders and transfers have taken a backseat for Online Money transfers, Card and mobile banking. Even Security trading, Stocks and Mutual Funds can be accessed by traders and investors alike without finding the need to consult each other or pay each other any visits.
When Banking started of for Independent India, you had
Nationalized and regional banks handling the country’s finances. As the years
progressed you had more branches opening up. The 80s and 90s saw a whole lot of
Global Banks like Standard Chartered, Barclays, Grindlays opening their banks
up in India.
Still banking didn’t seem to be convenient. The modus of transaction was pretty
gloomy and boring with people having to wait their turns to visit the teller’s
counter to complete their transactions. With technology coupled with the
internet coming into play banking solutions have become more custom made for
the average consumer. Online Banking ensures that a person is tuned completely
with his finances at any given point from any part of the world. Ditto for
mobile banking. The last couple of decades also saw numerous Indians migrate
abroad on a bid to pursue their lives and carrier. Getting monetary
transactions wasn’t easy then. Postal services and courier faux passes weren’t
that convincing. Now with banks offering many solutions NRI Banking has also
been made easier.
Various facilities for NRI Banking consist of NRI Savings
account, NRI Term Deposits and provision to remit money to India. Mobile Banking and Online Banking also
offer Mobile bill payment and online bill
payments respectively. Typical business banking ensures commercial as well as
retail banking services. In Commercial Banking, various corporate entities and
major industrial houses are liable to be offered loans to proceed with their
business and financial commitments. This kind of banking is generally
profitable as it includes a large amount of money. Incase of retail banking
services which is basically mass marketing business transactions, direct
transaction with individuals which includes loans, various accounts and
deposits, and locker facilities banks look to improve their consumer base. Establishing
good customer relationship strengthens your financial base as with every major
deal that you incorporate via your customers adds to your treasury. As of now
the Retail section is undergoing a strain courtesy the recession. The failure
to repay debts has seen the fall of global financial houses. So it is very
important that a thorough examination is done to ensure know your customer
(KYC) norms prior to issuing major loans.
Banks also provide special facilities to their HNI
(High net individual) worth customers. These people generally have a huge
amount invested with the financial house and indulge in hefty transactions.
They are provided with world class banking facilities termed as Priority
Banking and Premier Banking, both words justifying their meaning. Savings
account for the average investor has also been made easier where you no longer
need a referral to open an account or minimum balance to save in your account
(* condition applies in both cases). Currently the major Global players in the
Indian Finance Sector include Standard and Chartered, HSBC and Barclays. Banks
of Indian origin that have gradually made waves include ICICI, HDFC, SBI and
Axis Bank. All in all modern day banking has every element that ensures Wealth
Management Services for the longer run.
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