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other University or Institute towards the award of any degree.
I am deeply indebted to many people for the successful completion of this project.
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I am thankful to the International Institute of Management Science for all the support provided for this
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I express my deep sense of gratitude and sincere feelings of obligation to my Project Guide
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INDEX
Chapter Particulars Page No.
1 Introduction
2 Objectives of the Project
3 Scope of Project :
a. Organization point of view
b. Researcher point of view
4 Theoretical Background of the Topic
5 Company Profile :
a. History of Organization
b. Organization Chart
c. Product Profile
6 Research Methodology :
a. Methods Used
b. Sources of Data
c. Data collection
d. Tools used for Analysis
7 Data Interpretation & Analysis
8 Findings / Observations
9 Suggestions / Recommendations
10 Limitations
11 Annexure :
- Bibliography
- Questionnaire
- Nomenclature & List of Abbreviations
INTRODUCTION
At present if we see the market situation condition is growing everywhere. To survive
In the competition changes are important and it is also important in marketing. A successful
Marketer is one who has the ability to observe change and recognize and exploit the
opportunity that it has offer in changing market environment. Every time a customer
approaches your business they arrive with expectations it may be related to services offered
or new product development.
Banking sector also suffer from all these. In group of service generating industries, we find
banking services occupying a place of outstanding significance. Banking industry plays a
vital role in our economic development. Banks plays an important role in India’s planning
efforts to bring about rapid, purposeful, positive and significant change in the development of
banking sector.
Marketing of bank services is considered as a major service in service industry, which is
concerned with Product, Place, Price, Promotion and peoples decision in changing socioeconomic and
business environment. To create long term customer relationship by providing good services to
customer is difficult task.
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NEED FOR THIS STUDY
Banking sector plays vital role in Indian economy. Then need for the study of market segmentation.
Pune district comes under developing area. I study the area of Chakan in Pune. In this area various
companies start business. When business start its require to banking facilities.
BRIEF SUMMARY
The title of my project is “Market Segmentation towards Current Account in HDFC Bank.” The name
of the company in which I did my project is HDFC Bank. I selected this company because banking
sector is growing sector and it has many opportunities in the near future . Fortunately I have got a
chance to work with HDFC Bank.
The objective of this is to know market segmentation of current account , from customer
perspective. To determine the potential of current account product of HDFC Bank. Take reference the
existing customer to find out how people are aware of the service of the firm.
The need for the company to this project aroused to the fact that the company wanted to see
itself how it hold its product in the mind set the people their perception for current account and other
requirement . HDFC Bank had divided various areas to create awareness to get feedback from the
prospects and its advisors. But, here to know the direct feedback questionnaires and interview method
was adopted.
The data base of two hundred customer / companies linked with current account of the
company has been given to me, with in whom I have about the reaction about the customer towards
this plan I used to go to the customers at their respective address prior appointments and fill up the
Questionnaire form.
The survey was conducted at all area of Chakan in Pune district. The survey was conducted
with the help of Questionnaire. The Questionnaire included all the necessary questions. Which covered
all the areas necessary to achieve objective of project.
The field area which was included in my project work was around sixty days. It was a great
experience and helped me greatly in understanding the market. The people approached, gave an
excellent response, though some people work reluctant to respond. I tried my best to convince the
people in order to get reliable and unbiased information. The primary problem was to secure
appointments of the executives at high managerial designation in most of the organization. The survey
required immense perseverance and patience on my behalf and I ‘am glad I was able to achieve the
information from the respondents.
The on the job training has given me a good healthy corporate experience. The main focus was
on the suggestion of customers as they are the people who are directly related in the growth of
company, and also to know the procedure of making new customer along with the knowledge of
product of the company.
SCOPE OF STUDY
Banking sector has been undergoing a transformation, especially with regards to competition,
technological advancement and innovation. So the Scope of the study is cover in following areas
• It will be easy to estimate the total divide of industry in Manufacturing, Service and transports.
• To know the which policies should be implemented and decided by bank to increases its
market share.
• It involves gathering, analyzing, processing and interpreting the information to help the
management to understand and identify the problem , opportunities, marketing strategy and
segmentation and develop the course of action to achieve the banking objectives.
• To offer right service to right person at right time, and at reasonable cost.
This is HDFC branch located at Pune- Nashik Highway, Talegaon Chowk, Chakan,
Pune
COMPANY PROFILE
Banking Industry
A banking company in India has been defined in the Banking companies Act, 1949 as
one “which transacts the business of banking which means the accepting, for the purpose of
lending or investment, of deposits of money from the public, repayable on demand or
otherwise and withdrawals by cheque, draft, order or otherwise”.
Banking is an important element of economy’s Indian banking system overt past few
decades, it has played very effective role in mobilization of savings of the economy ,spreading
in banking habit to the furthest corner of the country and large entrepreneurial base. Indian
banks have multiplied their activities in volume, variety and geographical base to meet the
growing needs of the society. The old methods and techniques replaced by new techniques of
viability need based formation of finance schemes and marketing.
Instead of working for profits, they are required to participate in nation building
activitiesand help in bringing socio economic change.
Banks are new centre of trade, commerce and business in a country. Banking plays a
veryimportant role in the economic development of all nation of the world. Industrial
revolution that took place in the economic development of all nations of the world.
Industrial revolution that took place in European countries in 18th and 19th centuries
would not have taken place without the evolution of good banking system. Banking is life
blood of modern commerce.
It is very important to study the concept of services as banks are categorized into
service sector: service as deeds, processes and performances. The service sector of an economy
is going through a period of almost revolutionary proportion in which established ways of
doing business continue to be shunted aside. The banking system in India constitutes the core
of the financial sector. It plays a significant role in the process of economic growth of the
country. Its efficiency and development thus are vital for the country’s economic progress.
Commercial banks are
the hub of the Indian financial system. Indian commercial banks are organized as the joint
stock banks, both in the public sector and private sector.
Banking is one of the most important elements of economy. Indian banking system over
past few decades has played a very effective role in mobilization of savings of the economy
spreading in banking habit to the furthest corner of the country and enlarged entrepreneurial
base. Indian banks have multiplied their activities in volume variety and geographical coverage
to meet the growing needs of society, the old methods and techniques of viability growth based
formation of finance schemes of marketing. Instead of working for profits, they are required to
participate in the nation building activities and help in bringing socio-economic change.
Banking transactions carried on by any individual or firm engaged in providing financial
services to consumers, businesses or government enterprises. In the broad sense, a bank is a
financial intermediary that performs one or more of the following functions: safeguards and
transfer of funds, guarantees credit worthiness and exchange money. Such institutions as
commercial banks, central banks, organizational banks, trust companies, finance companies,
life insurers and investment bankers provide these services. A normal end mean common
definition of a bank is a financial intermediary that accepts, transfer and most important creates
deposits. This includes such deposits institutes as central banks, commercial banks, savings
and loan associates and mutual savings bank.
Banks are most frequently organized in corporate form and owned by either private
individual, government interests. Although non corporate bank that single proprietorship and
partnership are find in other countries since 1863 all federally chartered bank in the US must
be corporations. Only a few states permit formation of non corporate bank. All countries
subject their banks, however owned to government regulations and supervision, normally
implemented by central banks authorities. Bank in India should develop appropriate strategy
and ensure proper marketing strategy and mistaking into account the economic, cultural, legal
and political environment. As toady in the changes word the needs are changed as regards to
bank as foreign players .Marketing concept should be followed where we talk about 4 Ps
marketing tools in regards to banks; we should include to more 2 Ps more, People and
Procedures as well An introduction of ATM 24 hours online banking transactions etc their goal
should not be of profit it should be “growth and development with profit” The service sector of
the economy is going through a period of almost revolutionary proportions in which
established ways of doing business continue to be shunted aside. It has been said that the only
person in the world who appreciates changes is wet baby.
The service sector can be best characterized by its diversity. Service organization range
insize from huge International Corporation in such fields as airlines, banking,
insurance,telecommunications, and hotel chain and freight transportation to a vast array of
locallyowned and operated small business and numerous business to business services. As
currently defined by the government statistics, services account for the two third to three
quarters of the gross national product. Not only in US but also in many other highly develop
industrial nations.
In the banking and financial services business: this area comprises many different types of
businesses, commercial and retail, with a common denomination, of being in business to help
customer to make or manage money. A high level of trust is implicit and is even more critical
in the wake of the savings and loan scandals of the 1980s. The retail banking industry has
found its historic image of aloofness, a management The public sector banks largely dominate
the Indian banking industry. These banks till early 90s were involved in the traditional banking
business of deposits and credit lending.They performed a supporting role in the overall growth
of economy. While most of these banks used to focus on growth of balance-sheet profitability
was not a significant competition. In most of the banks government has holding of 100%
whereas in the few banks the state has fallen because of public issue in the post liberalization
period. Some
of other leading banks in the segment also proposed to come out with an equity issue to
raise further capital. The public sector banks have a strong distribution network all over the
country. But the strength of earlier periods has now coming out with VRS to bring down
number of employees and improve their efficiency ratio. The public sector banks still control a
major share in banking operation of the country.
Financial Markets
In the last decade, private sector banks / institutions played an important role. They
grew rapidly in commercial banking and asset management business. With the openings in the
insurance sector for these institutions, they started making debt in the market.
Regulators
The Finance Ministry continuously formulated major policies in the field of financial
sector of the country. The Government accepted the important role of regulators. The Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) has become more independent. Opinions are also that there should be a
super- regulator for the financial services sector instead of multiplicity of regulators.
Almost 80% of the business is still controlled by the Public Sector Banks (PSBs). PSB
are still dominating the commercial banking system. Shares of the leading PSBs are already
listed on the stock exchanges.
The RBI has given licenses to new private sector banks as part of the liberalization
process. The RBI has also been granting licenses to industrial houses. Many banks are
successfully running in the consumer segments, industrial finance, retail trade, small business
and agriculture finances.
Consolidation imperative
Another aspect of the financial sector reforms in India is the consolidation of existing
institutions which is especially applicable to the commercial banks. In India the banks are huge
quantity. First, there is no need for 27 PSBs with branches all over India. A number of them
can be merged. The merger of Punjab National Bank and New Bank of India was difficult one,
but the situation is different now. No one expected so many employees to take voluntary
retirement from PSBs, which at one time were much sought after jobs. Private sector banks
will be self consolidated while co-operative and rural banks will encouraged for consolidation,
and anyway play only a niche role.
Global Competencies
The progress and growth of Indian banking sector is in the line with the twin objective
of financial stability and growth. Banking in India has increased its size by capitalizing on all
the business opportunity available. The capital adequacy ratio of Indian banks has increased
and is now in a much better position in relation to the other emerging market economies. The
ratio is well in line with the proposed new Basel norms. Several banks raised capital and some
more banks are on the way.
Meeting capital adequacy norms in the recent times gained importance with the
deadline for the implementation of Basel II Accord approaching closer. The average Capital
Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of Indian banks stood at 12.8% at March 31, 2005, much above the
prescribed norms. In order to enhance capital adequacy ratio, seven banks including ICICI
bank and Punjab National bank, have raised capital in primary markets to the tune of Rs.12,
000 crores during the year 2005. it has been decided that banks which have maintained capital
at least 9% of the risk weighted assets for both credit risk and market risks of both ‘Held For
Trade’(HFT) and ‘Available For Sale’(AFT) categories as on March 31, 2006, would be
permitted to treat the entire balance in the Investment Fluctuation Reserve as tier-I capital.
This will help banks to enhance their CAR. Reserve bank Of India (RBI) has given guidelines
to have minimum net worth of Rs. 300 crores for private banks.
New guidelines have been introduced in the Indian banking system to measure up to the
international banking practices. The Indian Bankers Association (IBA) has come up with ‘Fair
Practices Code’ to improve corporate governance. Banks in India should now explicitly state
their governance philosophy in their Annual Reports as part of ‘Notes on Accounts’ to their
balance sheets. Risk based supervision was introduced in some selected banks. Guidelines
have been issued to banks not to outsource core-banking functions.Emphasis has been placed
on the role of bank boards. In a move to give freedom in thefunctioning of private banks, RBI
has withdrawn its nominee directors from almost all the private sector banks. Amendments
have also been proposed to remove the provisions of having nominated officers of RBI in
public sector banks in order to bring their functioning at par with private banks.
Government’s shareholding in several Public Sector Banks (PSBs) reached close to
51%. To continue government’s stipulated minimum shareholding in PSBs, the finance
ministry asked the RBI to come up with the guidelines on ‘hybrid’ instruments, which can be
treated as capital.
Performance
The year 2005 has been good for the Indian banking. There was robust growth in
creditflow during the year. Credit deposit ratio increased by more than 10% and substantialpart
of the bank’s commercial credit went to large borrowers at sub-PLR rates.
Government wants to further push up the loan to GDP ratio from 43% to 50%. The most
significant jump in credit was to real estate sector. Credit to agriculture has been in line
with the government’s objective of doubling its credit in the coming five years.The banking
industry has managed to improve its operating profit ratio by reducing its operating costs/staff
expenses. The asset quality in Indian banking sector has shown considerable improvement.
The gross Non Performing Assets (NPAs) to advances ratio for the sector declined to 5% in
FY05 from 16% in FY97 The Indian banking has improved efficiency in its operations. Cost to
income has come down. Interest income of the entire banking sector has increased. The return
on assets of the foreign banks have
been highest, followed by the private sector banks. Revenue sources of banks been diversified.
They have entered into the business of selling thirdparty products to increase their income.
Banks are trying to increase fee-based income as interest income continues to be under
pressure and profits from tradi8ng keep declining.
Investments in Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR) securities of banks have declined
however, the ratio is in excess of the statutory limit. RBI reduced the reverse repo rate during
the year to direct the funds to the needed areas. Most of the investments held by private sector
banks were in the maturity bucket of a less than a year while the public sector banks’
investments were ranging from one-year to five-year maturity buckets.
At the same time, technological development in the sector helped the banks in
diversifying their business activities to offer different services to customers. Introduction of
core banking solutions has enabled the banks to segregate the credit sourcing (front office) and
appraisal (back office) functions. Many banks will aggressively position themselves on an end-
to-end solution. The total Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) transactions increased from
1,91,792 in March 2005 to 3,84,176 in September 2005.
Merger and Acquisitions
The banking industry saw some consolidation during the year. There was the reverse merger of
IDBI with IDBI Bank, and Centurion Bank of Punjab was created through the merger of Bank
of Punjab with centurion Bank and again Centurion bank of Punjab merger with HDFC Bank.
SBI has a network of 60 overseas offices spread over 29 countries. The bank has
acquired 76% stake worth $6 million in closely held PT Bank IndoMonex, securing a foothold
in Indonesia ,and a similar stake in Kenya’s Giro Commercial Bank ltd. In February 2005, it
acquired a 51% of the Mauritius based Indian Ocean International Bank Ltd. And it also
gained permission to set up branches in Saudi Arabia. It has also merged its subsidiary-
IndoNigerian Bank-with a local bank, Nal Bank. The SBI has also stated to start its retail
business in Shanghai later this year.
ICICI Bank in a span of just four years has emerged as retail banking behemoth. The
bank in order to increase its presence overseas has acquired a Russian bank,
InvestitsionnoKredimy Bank, also aims to take advantage of increased presence of the Indian
corporates in Russia and South Africa. The bank is also planning to make Bahrain its hub
especially for trading in commodities. It has emerged as the largest seller of bad loans to the
Asset Reconstruction Company of India.
Punjab National Bank will shortly be converting its representative offices in London
into a subsidiary unit. PNB is in the process of initiating internal discussions to plan and
identify acquisition of banks overseas. PNB has targeted to disburse loans to the tune of
Rs.8,000 crores in retail segment by the end of this fiscal as against the total retail loan
disbursement of Rs. 6,500 crores during the last fiscal.
Way forward
The future of banking sector looks bright. A few more Indian banks are interested in
starting overseas operations, either by starting by starting their representative offices of by the
opening branches abroad. Till October 2005, 14 Indian banks had overseas operations spread
across 42 countries. Apart from global expansion, banks will also augment their domestic
lending to agriculture as per the government directions. Banks started designing new programs
such as ‘No frills’ accounts to reach a large number of customers in rural areas where they can
maintain zero balance. Several banks have already started this ‘no frills’ accounts.
As more and more infrastructure projects are expected to come up, banks will find
themselves ncreasingly invested in that sector. The share of equity as funding route
forcompanies is bound to grow as capital market looks growing and number of new public
offerings are rising. Banking sector is expected to raise the funds to the tune of Rs. 600 billion
over the next five years to push up the loans to GDP ratio. Several banks including Central
Bank, Union Bank, Bank of India and South Indian Bank plan to hit the primary market to
comply with capital requirement norms. Dena Bank that raised the capital last year is expected
to hit the capital market again this year.
The increase in ratios such as Credit Deposit Ratio and Capital Adequacy Ratio and
decrease in Gross NPAs to deposits indicate that banks would improve their financial position
in future. As economy is set to grow at a healthy rate, more and more infrastructure
development is set to take place, and Indian banking sector is expected to play an important
role in the same.
The Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited (HDFC) was amongst the first
to receive an 'in principle' approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up a bank in
the private sector, as part of the RBI's liberalization of the Indian Banking Industry in 1994.
The bank was incorporated in August 1994 in the name of 'HDFC Bank Limited', with its
registered office in Mumbai, India. HDFC Bank commenced operations as a Scheduled
Commercial Bank in January 1995.
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HDFC Bank's mission is to be a World-Class Indian Bank. The objective is to build sound
customer franchises across distinct businesses so as to be the preferred provider of banking
services for target retail and wholesale customer segments, and to achieve healthy growth in
profitability, consistent with the bank's risk appetite. The bank is committed to maintain the
highest level of ethical standards, professional integrity, corporate governance and regulatory
compliance. HDFC Bank's business philosophy is based on four core values - Operational
The shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and The National Stock
Exchange of India Limited. The Bank's American Depository Shares (ADS) are listed
on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol 'HDB' and the Bank's
Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) are listed on Luxembourg Stock Exchange under
ISIN No US40415F2002.
HDFC Bank headquartered is in Mumbai. The Bank at present has an enviable network of
over1229 branches spread over 444 cities across India. 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 centers 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
centers where the NSE/BSE has a strong and active member base. The Bank also has a
network of about over 2526 networked ATMs across these cities. Moreover, HDFC Bank's
ATM network can be accessed by all domestic and international Visa/MasterCard, Visa
Electron/Maestro, Plus/Cirrus and American
Express Credit/Charge cardholders
FIVE ‘S’
S-1 SORT SEIRI
S-2 SYSTEMATIZE SEITON
S-3 SPIC-N-SPAN SEIRO
S-4 STANDARDIZE SEIKETSU
S-5 SUSTAIN SHITSUKE
1. SORT:
It focus on eliminating unnecessary items from the work place. It is excellent way to free up
valuable floor space. It segregate items as per “require and wanted”.
2. SYSTEMATIZE:
Systematize is focus on efficient and effective Storage method. That means it identify,
organizeand arrange retrieval. It largely focus on good labeling and identification practices.
Objective: “A place for everything and everything in its place”.
3. SPIC- n - SPAN:
Spic-n-Span focuses on regular clearing and self inspection. It brings in the sense of
ownership.
4. STANDERDIZE:
It focuses on simplification and standardization. It involves standard rules and policies. It
establish checklist to facilitate autonomous maintenance of workplace. It assigns
responsibilityfor doing various jobs and decides on Five S frequency.
5. SUSTAIN:
It focuses on defining a new status and standard of organized work place. Sustain means
regulartraining to maintain standards developed under S-4. It brings in self- discipline and
commitmenttowards workplace organization.
COLOR CODING
In the HDFC BANK each department has their different color coding apply on the different
file.Due to this everyone aware about their particular color file which is coding on it and they
savetheir valuable time. It is a part of Kaizen and also included in the system of the Five ‘S’.
Logicbehind it that, the color coding are always differentiate the things from the similar one.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Bank’s staffing needscontinued to increaseduring the year
DEPARTMENT
1)Welcome Desk
2)Personal Banker
3)Teller
4)Relationship Manager
5)Branch Manager
6)Demat
7)Others
particularly in the retail banking businesses in line with the business growth. Total
number of employees increased from 14878 as of March31, 2006 to 21477 as of March 31,
2008.The Bank continues to focus on training its employees on a continuing basis, both on the
job and through training programs conducted by internal and external faculty.
The Bank has consistently believed that broader employee ownership of its shares has a
positive impact on its performance and employee motivation. The Bank’s employee stock
option scheme so far covers around 9000 employees.
MANAGEMENT
Mr. Jagdish Capoor took over as the bank's Chairman in July 2001. Prior to this, Mr.
Capoor was a Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. The Managing Director, Mr.
Aditya Puri, has been a professional banker for over 25 years and before joining HDFC 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 executives representing HDFC are also on the Board. Senior
banking professionals with substantial experience in India and abroad head various
businessesand functions and report to the Managing Director. Given the professional expertise
of themanagement 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.
TECHNOLOGY
Increase market share in India’s expanding banking and financial services industry
byfollowing a disciplined growth strategy focusing on quality and not on quantity and
deliveringhigh quality customer service. Leverage our technology platform and open scaleable
systems todeliver more products to more customers and to control operating costs. Maintain
current highstandards for asset quality through disciplined credit risk management.Develope
innovativeproducts and services that attract the targeted customers and address inefficiencies
in the Indianfinancial sector. Continue to develop products and services that reduce bank’s cost
of funds.
Focus on high earnings growth with low volatility.
PRODUCT SCOPE:
HDFC Bank offers a bunch of products and services to meet the every need of the
people. The company cares for both, individuals as well as corporate and small and medium
enterprises. For individuals, the company has a range accounts, investment, and pension
scheme, different types of loans and cards that assist the customers. The customers can choose
the suitable one from a range of products which will suit their life-stage and needs. For
organizations the company has a host of customized solutions that range from funded services,
Non-funded services, Value addition services, Mutual fund etc. These affordable plans apart
from providing long term value to the employees help in enhancing goodwill of the company.
The products of the company are categorized into various sections which are as follows:
· Accounts and deposits.
· Loans.
· Investments and Insurance.
· Forex and payment services.
· Cards.
· Customer center.
2009
Asia Money 2009 Awards 'Best Domestic Bank in India'
IBA Banking Technology Awards 2009 'Best IT Governance Award - Runner up'
Global Finance Award 'Best Trade Finance Bank in India for 2009
2008
Finance Asia Country Awards for
Achievement 2008
'Best Bank and Best Cash
Management Bank
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CNN-IBN
'Indian of the Year (Business)' Nasscom IT User Award 2008
'Best IT Adoption in the Banking Sector' Business India
'Best Bank 2008' Forbes Asia
Fab 50 companies in Asia Pacific
Asiamoney Best local Cash Management Bank Award voted by Corporates Microsoft
& Indian Express Group.
Security Strategist Award 2008
Dun & Bradstreet – American Express Corporate Best Bank Award 2007
'Corporate Best Bank' Award
The Bombay Stock Exchange and Nasscom Foundation's Business for Social
Responsibility Awards 2007
'Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practice' Award
Outlook Money & NDTV Profit Best Bank Award in the Private sector category.
HDFC Bank and Centurion Bank of Punjab merger at share swap ratio of 1:29 The
Boards of HDFC Bank and Centurion Bank of Punjab met on 25 February, 2008 and
approved, subject to due diligence, the share swap ratio for the proposed merger of Centurion
Bank of Punjab with HDFC Bank. The Scheme of Amalgamation envisages a share exchange
ratio of one share of HDFC Bank for twenty nine shares of Centurion Bank of Punjab. The
combined entity would have a nationwide network of 1,148 branches (the largest amongst
private sector Banks) a strong deposit base of around Rs. 1,200 billion and net advances of
around Rs. 850billion. The balance sheet size of the combined entity would be over Rs. 1,500
billion. Commenting on the proposed merger, Mr. Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC said,
“We were amongst the first to get a banking license, the first to do a merger in the private
sector with Times Bank in 1999, and now if this deal happens, it would be the largest merger
in the private sector banking space in India. HDFC Bank was looking for an appropriate
merger opportunity that would add scale, geography and experienced staff to its franchise.
This opportunity arose and we thought it is an attractive route to supplement HDFC Bank’s
organic growth. We believe that Centurion Bank of Punjab would be the right fit in terms of
culture, strategic intent and approach to business.” Mr. Aditya Puri, Managing Director, HDFC
Bank said, “These are exciting times for the Indian banking industry. The proposed merger
will position the combined entity to significantly exploit opportunities in a market globally
recognized as one of the fastest growing. I’m particularly bullish about the potential of
business synergies and cultural fit between the two organizations. The combined entity will be
an even greater force in the market.” Mr. Rana Talwar, Chairman, Centurion Bank of Punjab
stated, “Over the last few years, Centurion Bank of Punjab has set benchmarks for growth. The
bank today has a large nationwide network, an extremely valuable franchise, 7,500 talented
employees, and strong leadership positions in the market place. I believe that the merger with
HDFC Bank will create a world class bank in quality and scale and will set the stage to
compete with banks both locally as well on a global level.”
Mr. Shailendra Bhandari, Managing Director and CEO, Centurion Bank of Punjab said,
“We are extremely pleased to receive the go ahead from our board to pursue this opportunity.
A merger between the banks provides significant synergies to the combined entity. The
proposed merger would further improve the franchise and customer proposition offered by the
individual banks.”
2.6 QUALITY POLICY
SECURITY: The bank provides long term financial security to their policy. The bank does
this
by offering life insurance and pension products.
TRUST: The bank appreciates the trust placed by their policy holders in the bank. Hence, it
will
aim to manage their investments very carefully and live up to this trust.
INNOVATION: Recognizing the different needs of our customers, the bank offers a range of
innovative products to meet these needs.
INTEGRITY CUSTOMER CENTRIC PEOPLE CARE “ONE FOR ALL AND ALL
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Payable-at-par
Cheque Book Charges (Issued by Bank) 300 cheque leaves Free per month. Charges Rs 2/- per leaf beyond 300
leaves
NEFT/EFT Transactions :
Payments Free
Collections Free
RTGS Transactions :
Payments Free
Collections Free
All fees & charges mentioned in the Tarriffs, Charges or Fees Brochures will attract Service Tax @ 10% & Education Cess @ 3% of the service tax amount. The
same will appear as separate debits in the statements.
+For accounts maintaining AQB less than Rs.1,00,000/- as of previous qtr will be charged Rs.25 each for next 3 montly statement
**Available at Select locations.You need to register with the Bank for availing these services, please contact your Branch Manager for further details.
***Charges applicable w.e.f 15th Oct '09. Inclusive of service tax and educational c.
In today's changing business requirements, you need to transfer funds across cities, and time is of the essence. HDFC Bank
Trade Current Account gives you the power of inter-city banking with a single account.
From special cheques that get treated at par with local ones in any city where we have a branch, to free account to account
funds transfer between HDFC Bank accounts, to free inter-city clearing of up to 50 lakhs per month, our priority services
have become the benchmark for banking efficiency. Trade Current Account requires you to maintain an average quarterly
balance of Rs. 40,000.
Read on to know the powerful features of the HDFC Bank Trade Current Account.
You can avail benefits of inter-city banking account with Premium Current Account, that requires an average quarterly
balance of only Rs. 25,000, offers Payable-At-Par cheque book facility & FREE inter-city clearing transactions across our
network up to Rs.25 Lacs per month.
A Current Account with the benefits of accessing your account from a large network of branches, and through direct access
channels - the phone, mobile, Internet and through the ATM.
Enter into a profitable relationship and access all the privileges flowing your way.
Free anywhere collection & payment within HDFC Bank branch network (except Dahej), up to Rs.25 lacs per month,
incremental amount to be charged @ Rs.1.50 per Rs.1,000/-, min Rs.25/-
Free NEFT Transactions.
Free RTGS collection. RTGS payment @ Rs.25/- per transaction.
Inter-city Account to accounts funds transfer between HDFC Bank accounts at a nominal charge of Rs.15/- per
transactions.
Free Demand Drafts (DD) above Rs.100,000/-. Demand drafts up to Rs.50,000/- at flat cost of Rs.40/-. DDs above
Rs.50,000/- & up to Rs.100,000/- at nominal cost of Rs.25/- and can be issued from any HDFC Bank Branch .
Free Pay Order (PO) above Rs.100,000/-. Pay Order up to Rs.50,000/- at flat cost of Rs.40/-. POs above Rs.50,000/- &
up to Rs.100,000/- at nominal cost of Rs.25/- and can be issued from any HDFC Bank Branch .
100 "At Par" cheque leaves free per month
Register for InstaAlert service and receive updates on your account as and when the select transaction happens - all
this without visiting the branch or ATM!
HDFC Bank offers you Doorstep Banking*, a channel, which is convenient, secure and hassle-free. Now, you can enjoy
the benefits of banking right at your doorstep. The Bank will arrange to render the services like Cash & Cheque Pickup
and Cash Delivery, through a reputed agency.
Enjoy facilities like 24-hour PhoneBanking, NetBanking and MobileBanking to access your account.
*Conditions Apply
With a vast network of branches in cities all over the country, and access to a multitude of ATM's, you can keep track of all
your transactions anytime.
*Conditions Apply
If so, open Resident Foreign Currency Domestic Account* and manage your foreign currency efficiently. You can
choose to set up your account either in US Dollar, Great Britain Pound or Euro.
*Please note that this account has to be operated strictly under FEMA guidelines
Open your account with an initial amount as per the following-US Dollar = 250 | Great Britain Pound = 200 |
Euro = 250 and maintain an Average Quarterly Balance of the same amount.
HDFC Bank Flexi Current Account is the answer to your changing banking needs during peak seasons.
With HDFC Bank Flexi Current Account your Cash Deposit and Anywhere Transaction limits are a multiple of the balance
you maintain in your Current Account.
So, during peak seasons, you get the benefit of higher transaction limits due to the higher average balances maintained in
your account.
What’s more, during lean seasons, you need not bother about maintaining huge balances to enjoy high transaction limits,
which you anyway may not need.
Flexi Current Account requires you to maintain a minimum Average Monthly Balance (AMB) of just Rs. 75,000.
Enjoy dynamic free limits on Intercity Payments, Collections & Funds Transfer as well as Cash Deposit at home
location branches based on the AMB maintained*
For example, you maintain an AMB of Rs.2,00,000/- in a particular month. Your dynamic free transaction limits for that
month would be as per the following table:
Pay your vendors on a real time basis using Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) available across 23,000 Bank
Branches*. What’s more, payments and collections through RTGS are completely free!
Make and receive remittances to & from your vendors & customers across 20,000 + Bank Branches of more than 50
Banks through Net Banking using National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT), Absolutely Free!
Free 40 Demand Drafts & Free 40 Pay Orders issued from any HDFC Bank Branch*
Convenience to withdraw and deposit cash at all our branches*.
Competitive pricing on Demand Drafts drawn on Correspondent Banking Locations as well as Outstation Cheque
Collection at HDFC Bank Locations
InstaAlert service - receive updates on your account as and when the select transaction happens – all this without
visiting the Branch or ATM!
Enjoy facilities like 24-hour Phone Banking, Net Banking and Mobile Banking that helps you check your balance and
transaction details, find out the status of your cheque or stop cheque payment.
HDFC Bank offers you Doorstep Banking*, a channel, which is convenient, secure and hassle-free. Now, you can enjoy
the benefits of banking right at your doorstep. The Bank will arrange to render the services like Cash & Cheque Pickup
and Cash Delivery, through a reputed agency.
The top position is always the coveted position. With the Apex current account, take your business to a new high. On
maintaining an average quarterly balance of Rs. 10 lakhs, this account makes sure you make the most of every business
opportunities coming your way. Unlimited, free, anywhere Banking experience at the APEX is reserved for you.
Presenting maximum benefits and minimum hassles for you with Max Current Account! With a Rs. 5 lakhs average quarterly
balance requirement, we present to you a world of privileges that helps your business expand and grow. Features like
maximum free transaction limits including other beneficial features on this current account truly enhances your business
potential to the MAXimum.
Presenting the HDFC Bank Merchant Advantage Current Account, designed to drastically bring down the costs incurred and
time taken to do various banking transactions. With HDFC Bank Merchant Advantage Current Account, you can enjoy a free
limit* for cash deposit that is four times the amount swiped at HDFC Bank's EDC machine linked to your HDFC Bank Current
Account. Now, get rewarded for higher number of swipes on HDFC Bank EDC machine.
Enjoy a free monthly Cash Deposit limit* at your home branch location that is four times the amount swiped at the HDFC
Bank EDC Machine linked to the Merchant Advantage Current Account
Pay your vendors and suppliers across the country using multiple remittance options such as Local/At Par cheques,
Demand Drafts/Pay Orders/RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) thereby increasing convenience and reducing costs
Enjoy 24x7 access to your account through NetBanking, PhoneBanking, ATMs and MobileBanking
Enjoy special privileges with Doorstep Banking services such as cash and cheque pick-up and cash delivery at nominal
rates
Get a free Regular Debit Card, which comes with a host of privileges and benefits
Make hassle-free utility bill payments with BillPay, which is absolutely free for Merchant Advantage Current Account
holders
Free monthly statement of accounts
Free balances and transaction alerts on your mobile phone and emails with InstaAlert
HDFC Bank is pleased to introduce the Merchant Advantage Plus Current Account – an account that gives you much more
than a regular Current Account. You can enjoy a free limit for cash deposit* that is four times the amount swiped at
HDFC Bank’s EDC machine linked to this Account. Save on your valuable time and costs for your banking transactions
with this account.
Enjoy a free monthly Cash Deposit limit* at your home branch location that is four times the amount swiped at the HDFC
Bank EDC Machine linked to the Merchant Advantage Plus Current Account
Get free Regular and Business Debit Cards in the Merchant Advantage Plus Current Account
Pay your vendors and suppliers across the country using multiple remittance options such as Local/At Par cheques,
Demand Drafts/Pay Orders/RTGS (Real Time Gross Settlement) thereby increasing convenience and reducing costs
Enjoy 24x7 access to your account through NetBanking, PhoneBanking, ATMs and MobileBanking
Enjoy special privileges with Doorstep Banking services such as cash and cheque pick-up and cash delivery at nominal
rates
Get special offers on the Business Debit Card that comes with a host of privileges and benefits
Make hassle-free utility bill payments with BillPay, which is absolutely free for Merchant Advantage Current Account
holders
Free monthly statement of accounts
Free balances and transaction alerts on your mobile phone and emails with InstaAlert.
* on maintaining an average monthly balance of Rs. 1,00,000/-
HDFC is India's premier housing finance company and enjoys an impeccable track record in India as well as in international
markets. Since its inception in 1977, the Corporation has maintained a consistent and healthy growth in its operations to
remain the market leader in mortgages. Its outstanding loan portfolio covers well over a million dwelling units. HDFC has
developed significant expertise in retail mortgage loans to different market segments and also has a large corporate client
base for its housing related credit facilities. With its experience in the financial markets, a strong market reputation, large
shareholder base and unique consumer franchise, HDFC was ideally positioned to promote a bank in the Indian
environment.
HDFC Bank's mission is to be a World-Class Indian Bank. The objective is to build sound customer franchises across
distinct businesses so as to be the preferred provider of banking services for target retail and wholesale customer segments,
and to achieve healthy growth in profitability, consistent with the bank's risk appetite. The bank is committed to maintain the
highest level of ethical standards, professional integrity, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. HDFC Bank's
business philosophy is based on four core values – Operational Excellence, Customer Focus, Product Leadership and
People.
As on 30th June, 2010 the authorized share capital of the Bank is Rs. 550 crore. The paid-up capital as on said date is Rs.
459,69,07,030/- (45,96,90,703 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each). The HDFC Group holds 23.63 % of the Bank's equity and
about 17.05 % of the equity is held by the ADS Depository (in respect of the bank's American Depository Shares (ADS)
Issue). 27.45% of the equity is held by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and the Bank has about 4,33,078 shareholders.
The shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and The National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The
Bank's American Depository Shares (ADS) are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol 'HDB' and
the Bank's Global Depository Receipts (GDRs) are listed on Luxembourg Stock Exchange under ISIN No US40415F2002.
HDFC Bank is headquartered in Mumbai. The Bank at present has an enviable network of 1,725 branches spread in 780
cities across India.All branches are linked on an online real-time basis. Customers in over 500 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.
The Bank also has 4,393 networked ATMs across these cities. Moreover, HDFC Bank's ATM network can be accessed by
all domestic and international Visa/MasterCard, Visa Electron/Maestro, Plus/Cirrus and American Express Credit/Charge
cardholders.
Mr. C.M. Vasudev has been appointed as the Chairman of the Bank with effect from 6th July 2010 subject to the approval of
the Reserve Bank of India and the shareholders. Mr. Vasudev has been a Director of the Bank since October 2006. A retired
IAS officer, Mr. Vasudev has had an illustrious career in the civil services and has held several key positions in India and
overseas, including Finance Secretary, Government of India, Executive Director, World Bank and Government nominee on
the Boards of many companies in the financial sector.
The Managing Director, Mr. Aditya Puri, has been a professional banker for over 25 years, and before joining HDFC 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 executives representing HDFC are also on the Board.
Senior banking professionals with substantial 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.
HDFC Bank operates in a highly automated environment in terms of information technology and communication systems. All
the bank's branches have online connectivity, which enables the bank to offer speedy funds transfer facilities to its
customers. Multi-branch access is also provided to retail customers through the branch network and Automated Teller
Machines (ATMs).
The Bank has made substantial efforts and investments in acquiring the best technology available internationally, to build the
infrastructure for a world class bank. The Bank's business is supported by scalable and robust systems which ensure that
our clients always get the finest services we offer.
The Bank has prioritised its engagement in technology and the internet as one of its key goals and has already made
significant progress in web-enabling its core businesses. In each of its businesses, the Bank has succeeded in leveraging its
market position, expertise and technology to create a competitive advantage and build market share.
HDFC Bank offers a wide range of commercial and transactional banking services and treasury products to wholesale and
retail customers. The bank has three key business segments:
The HDFC Bank Preferred program for high net worth individuals, the HDFC Bank Plus and the Investment Advisory
Services programs have been designed keeping in mind needs of customers who seek distinct financial solutions,
information and advice on various investment avenues. The Bank also has a wide array of retail loan products
including Auto Loans, Loans against marketable securities, Personal Loans and Loans for Two-wheelers. It is also a
leading provider of Depository Participant (DP) services for retail customers, providing customers the facility to hold
their investments in electronic form.
HDFC Bank was the first bank in India to launch an International Debit Card in association with VISA (VISA Electron)
and issues the Mastercard Maestro debit card as well. The Bank launched its credit card business in late 2001. By
March 2010, the bank had a total card base (debit and credit cards) of over 14 million. The Bank is also one of the
leading players in the “merchant acquiring” business with over 90,000 Point-of-sale (POS) terminals for debit / credit
cards acceptance at merchant establishments. The Bank is well positioned as a leader in various net based B2C
opportunities including a wide range of internet banking services for Fixed Deposits, Loans, Bill Payments, etc.
Treasury
Within this business, the bank has three main product areas - Foreign Exchange and Derivatives, Local Currency
Money Market & Debt Securities, and Equities. With the liberalisation of the financial markets in India, corporates
need more sophisticated risk management information, advice and product structures. These and fine pricing on
various treasury products are provided through the bank's Treasury team. To comply with statutory reserve
requirements, the bank is required to hold 25% of its deposits in government securities. The Treasury business is
responsible for managing the returns and market risk on this investment portfolio.
On May 23, 2008, the amalgamation of Centurion Bank of Punjab with HDFC Bank was formally approved by Reserve Bank
of India to complete the statutory and regulatory approval process. As per the scheme of amalgamation, shareholders of
CBoP received 1 share of HDFC Bank for every 29 shares of CBoP.
The merged entity will have a strong deposit base of around Rs. 1,22,000 crore and net advances of around Rs. 89,000
crore. The balance sheet size of the combined entity would be over Rs. 1,63,000 crore. The amalgamation added significant
value to HDFC Bank in terms of increased branch network, geographic reach, and customer base, and a bigger pool of
skilled manpower.
In a milestone transaction in the Indian banking industry, Times Bank Limited (another new private sector bank promoted by
Bennett, Coleman & Co. / Times Group) was merged with HDFC Bank Ltd., effective February 26, 2000. This was the first
merger of two private banks in the New Generation Private Sector Banks. As per the scheme of amalgamation approved by
the shareholders of both banks and the Reserve Bank of India, shareholders of Times Bank received 1 share of HDFC Bank
for every 5.75 shares of Times Bank.
OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
• To find out key factor that is considered by consumer while opening current account.
• To study how area will be segment and to help data analysis understands current position of
HDFC Bank.
All the findings and conclusions obtained are based on the survey done in the working
area within the time limit. I tried to select the sample representative of the whole group during
my summer training. I have collected data from people linked with different professional
atChakan.
· In which data on the situation surrounding the problems shall be gathered to arrive at.
· The correct definition of the problem. An understanding of its environment.
1: SECONDARY DATA:
It was collected from internal sources. The secondary data wascollected on the basis of
organizational file, official records, news papers, magazines,management books, preserved
information in the company’s database and website of thecompany.
2: PRIMARY DATA:
All the people from different profession were personally visited and
Interviewed. They were the main source of Primary data. The method of collection of primary
data was direct personal interview through a structured questionnaire.
1.3SAMPLING PLAN:
Since it is not possible to study whole universe, it becomes necessaryto take sample from the
universe to know about its characteristics.
· Sampling Units: Different professionals. Chartered Accountants, Tax Consultants,
Lawyers, Business Man, Professionals and House Wives of Gorakhpur.
· Sample Technique: Random Sampling.
· Research Instrument: Structured Questionnaire.
· Contact Method: Personal Interview.
4.4 SAMPLE SIZE: My sample size for this project was 200 respondents. Since it was not
possible to cover the whole universe in the available time period, it was necessary for me to
take a sample size of 200 respondents.
THEORETICAL BACKGROND
1 Customer satisfaction
“Satisfaction level is the level of persons felt state resulting from comparing products perceived
performance (or outcome) in relation to the person’s expectation.”
Thus satisfaction level is function of difference between perceived performance & expectation.
A customer could experience one of three broad levels of satisfaction:
• If the performance matches to the expectations of the customer, then the customer is
satisfied.
• If the performance exceeds the expectations of the customer, the customer is highly
satisfied, pleased or delighted.
But how do the customer expectations? Expectations are formed on the basis of the buyers past
buying experience statements made by the friends & associates, & marketer & competitor information
& promises. If marketers raise the expectations too high the buyer is likely to be disappointed.
Some of the today’s most successful companies are raising expectation & delivering the
performance. The companies are aiming high because customers who are just satisfied will still find it
easy to switch supplier when a better offer comes along. The fact is that high satisfaction or delight
creates an emotional affinity with the brand, not just a rational preference, and this creates customers
high loyalty.
Companies seeking to win in today’s markets must track their customers expectations perceived
company performance, and customer satisfaction. They need to monitor this for the competitors as
well. Companies’ that achieve high customer satisfaction ratings make sure that their target market
knows it. The customer centered firms seeks to create high customer satisfaction it is not out to
maximize customer satisfaction.
First they can increase the customer satisfaction by lowering the price or increasing its
services, but this may result in low profits.
Second, the company might be able to increase its profitability in the other ways, such as by
improving its manufacturing or investing more in R&D.
Third; the company has many stakeholders including employees, dealers, suppliers &
stockholders. Spending more to increase the customer satisfaction would divert funds from
increasing the satisfaction of the other “partners”. Ultimately, the company must operate on
the philosophy that it is trying to delivery a high level of customer satisfaction level subject to
delivering at least acceptable levels of the satisfaction to the other stockholders within the
constraints of its total resources.
A customer centered organization would make it easy for its a customer to deliver suggestions
and complaints. Many restaurants and hotels provide forms for guests to report likes and dislikes. A
hospital could place suggestion boxes in the corridors, supply comment cards to the exiting patients,
and hire patient advocate to handle patient grievances. Some customer centered companies – P&G,
General Electric, and Whirlpool – establish “customer hot lines” with a toll free 800 telephone
numbers to maximize the ease with which the customers can inquire, make suggestions, or complain.
These information flows provide these companies with many good ideas and enable them to act more
rapidly to resolve the problems.
A company must not conclude that it can get a full picture of customer satisfaction &
dissatisfaction by simply a complaint & suggestion system. A study shows that customers are
dissatisfied with one out of the four and less than 5% of the dissatisfied customers will complain.
Customers may feel that their complaints are minor, or that they will be made to be stupid, or that no
remedy will be offered. Most customers will buy less or switch the suppliers rather than complain. The
result is that company has needlessly lost the customer.
Therefore, companies cannot use the complaint levels as a measure of customer satisfaction.
Responsive companies obtain a direct measure of customer satisfaction by conducting periodic
surveys. They send questionnaires or make telephone calls to random sample of their recent customer
to find out how they feel about various aspects of the companies performance.
Customer’s satisfaction can be measured in number of ways. It can be measured directly by
asking: “indicate how satisfied you are with the service X on the following scale: highly satisfied”
(directly reported satisfaction). Respondents can be asked as well to rate how much they are expected
of as certain attribute and also how much they are experienced (derived satisfaction). Still another
method is to ask respondents to list any problems they have had with the offer and to list any
improvements they could suggest (problem analysis). Finally, companies could respondents to rate
various elements of the offer in the terms of the importance of the each element and how well the
organization performed each element (importance/ performance ratings).this last method helps the
company to know if it is underperforming on important elements and over performing on relatively
unimportant elements.
While, collecting customer satisfaction data, it would also be useful to ask additional questions
to measure the customers repurchase intention; this will normally be high if the customer satisfaction
is high.
Ghost shopping
Another useful way to gather a picture of customer satisfaction is to hire the persons to pose as
the potential buyers to report their findings on strong and weak points they experienced in buying the
companies & competitors product. These ghost shoppers can even pose certain problems to test
whether to companies sales personnel handle the situation well. Thus a ghost shopper can complain
about a restaurants food to test how the restaurant handles this complaint. Not only should companies
hire ghost shoppers, but managers themselves should leave their office to time to time, enter company
& competitor sales situation where they are unknown and experienced firsthand the treatment they
revive as the “customers”
When customers rate their satisfaction with an element of the company’s performance, say delivery,
we need to recognize that customers will vary in how they define good delivery; it could mean early
delivery, on-time delivery, order completeness, and so on. Yet if the company had to spell out every
element in detail, customers would face a huge questionnaire. We must also recognize that two
customers can report being “highly satisfied” for a different reasons. One may be easily satisfied most
of the times and the other might be hard to please on this occasion.
Companies should also note that managers and salespersons can manipulate their rating on the
customers on customer satisfaction. They can be especially nice to customers just before the survey.
They can also try to exclude unhappy customers from the included in the survey.
One of the danger is that if the customer know that the company will go out of its way to please the
customers, some customers may want to express high dissatisfaction(even if satisfied) in order to
receive more concessions.
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Investing isn't gambling or speculation; it's about taking reasonable risks to reap steady rewards.
Investing is a method of purchasing assets in order to gain profit in the form of reasonably predictable
income (dividends, interest, or rentals) and appreciation over the long term.
• When to Invest?
The sooner the better. By investing into the market right away you allow your investments more
time to grow, whereby the concept of compounding interest swells your income by accumulating your
earnings and dividends. Considering the unpredictability of the markets, research and history indicates
these three golden rules for all investors 1. Invest early 2. Invest regularly 3. Invest for long term and
not short term while it’s tempting to wait for the “best time” to invest, especially in a rising market,
remember that the risk of waiting may be much greater than the potential rewards of participating.
Trust in the power of compounding is growth via reinvestment of returns earned on your savings.
Compounding has a snowballing effect because you earn income not only on the original investment
but also on the reinvestment of dividend/interest accumulated over the years. The power of
compounding is one of the most compelling reasons for investing as soon as possible. The earlier you
start investing and continue to do so consistently the more money you will make. The longer you leave
your money invested and the higher the interest rates, the faster your money will grow. That's why
stocks are the best long-term investment tool. The general upward momentum of the economy
mitigates the stock market volatility and the risk of losses. That’s the reasoning behind investing for
long term rather than short term.
Table showing bifurcation regarding media from which the respondents come to
know about HDFC BANK.
Relatives
26%
Agents
56%
The above table show 12% respondent come to know about online share trading from Friends, 26%
respondent comes to know from there relatives and 56% respondent comes to know from the agents as
well as 6% respondents come to know from advertisements about online share trading firm.
4.2. Percentage showing bifurcation of the respondent on the basis the time from
when the customer trading in the HDFC BANK.
Brokerage
Safety & Rates
Security 7%
29%
The above table show 30% respondent are mostly attracted through Fund Transfer Mechanism , 6%
respondent are mostly attracted through Brokerage Rates and 26% respondent are mostly attracted
through safety & Security as well as 28% respondent are mostly attracted through online Trading.
18%
56%
6%
2% 4%
The above table show 14% respondent prefer Cash or Delivery option while trading and 18%
respondent prefer to Day Trading and 6% respondent prefer Margin plus, 4% respondent prefer BTST,
2% respondent prefer Cash on Spot as well as 56% respondent prefer Both Delivery and Cash
Trading.
Both equities
and Mutual
IPO’s
Fund
6%
16%
Commodity
8%
Mutual Fund
14% All
48%
Derivatives
2%
Equity
6%
The above table show 6% respondent need the training in equities, 2% respondent need the training in
derivatives, 14% respondent need the training in Mutual Funds, 8% respondent need the training in
Commodity, 6% respondent need the training in IPO’s, 16% respondent need the training in both
equities and mutual Funds and 48% respondent need the training in All products in ICICIdirect.com.
No
68%
Yes No
The above table show 32% respondent need the transact in statement, Demat statement, contract notes
physically and 68% don’t need.
Percentage showing bifurcation of respondent on the basis of their overall
satisfaction level towards the online share trading firm.
Particular No of respondent Per
Excellent 66 66%
Very Good 14 14%
Good 8 8%
Fair 12 12%
SUGGESTIONS TO THE COMPANY
A. Advertisements
1. The company should give more emphasis on advertisement media to make aware to customers
about the HDFC direct.com through regular pamphlet distribution in local news paper and TV
advertisement.
2. The company should motivate the investors to invest in other sources of investing such as
insurance, postal saving and commodity market etc.
Though share trading is not a cup of tea of everyone, common man can also earn money through it.
Customer wants to invest their money, but they are confused whether to invest or not. They don’t have
full knowledge about the stock market.
Customer can buy and sell securities on the stock exchanges, through online automated order
processing system provided by the company. Customer can log on at any time, during or after trade
hour and place an order. The online investment option of ICICI Direct is safest way to the investor to
invest in Mutual Fund, IPO, Bonds and Postal Saving.
Mostly small investors are not satisfied with the brokerage rates of the HDFC Many customers are
now attracting towards the other investment like commodity market.
Organization has to concentrate on separate office and other infrastructural facilities. Organization
has to make more advertisement through pamphlet distribution in local newspaper and TV
advertisement through the local channel Organization has to organize such session on stock market
update, which helps to increase customer awareness about stock market.
ANNEXURE
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR DEMAT A/C HOLDERS
Personal Details:
Name __________________________________________________
Contact No.______________________________________________
Email Id. ________________________________________________
Occupation_______________________________________________
1. Private employee [ ] 2. Govt. employee [ ]
3. Business men [ ] 4. Others [ ]