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Segmented Service Quality Audit (SSQA) for Banks: An Empirical Analysis

Prof. Ashok Thampy and T R Madanmohan
1999
Working Paper No
145
Body

Since 1990, the Indian economy has moved towards greater openness and less controls. Many of the regulations which restricted entry, expansion of capacity and competition have been removed. This has increased the number of choices for the Indian consumer as well as competition among firms. The banking sector in India has seen several regulatory changes which have led to increased level of competition. At the same time the banks have had to meet the prudential norms set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This period has also seen a gradual de-regulation of interest rates for products offered by banks and lowering of reserve requirements. More importantly, the reforms in the banking sector, following the recommendations of the Narasimhan Committee, permitted the entry of private banks, increasing the choice available to the consumer. The Indian consumer has been exposed to greater number of options and better service in almost all areas thus increasing their expectations from products and service providers. The innovations in information technology and its applications in financial services have helped in improving customer service but have also raised customer expectations regarding better technology enabled service.

Key words
Segmented Service Quality Audit
wp.iimb_.145.pdf (750.83 KB)

Segmented Service Quality Audit (SSQA) for Banks: An Empirical Analysis

Author(s) Name: Prof. Ashok Thampy and T R Madanmohan, 1999
Working Paper No : 145
Abstract:

Since 1990, the Indian economy has moved towards greater openness and less controls. Many of the regulations which restricted entry, expansion of capacity and competition have been removed. This has increased the number of choices for the Indian consumer as well as competition among firms. The banking sector in India has seen several regulatory changes which have led to increased level of competition. At the same time the banks have had to meet the prudential norms set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This period has also seen a gradual de-regulation of interest rates for products offered by banks and lowering of reserve requirements. More importantly, the reforms in the banking sector, following the recommendations of the Narasimhan Committee, permitted the entry of private banks, increasing the choice available to the consumer. The Indian consumer has been exposed to greater number of options and better service in almost all areas thus increasing their expectations from products and service providers. The innovations in information technology and its applications in financial services have helped in improving customer service but have also raised customer expectations regarding better technology enabled service.

Keywords: Segmented Service Quality Audit
wp.iimb_.145.pdf (750.83 KB)