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In October, DCB Bank announced that it would rapidly expand its branch network from current 160 to 300 in the next 2 years. This massive expansion was seen by the investors against the backdrop of the increased competition from micro finance institutions (MFIs) which have been awarded small finance bank licenses, as well as payment banks which would soon become a reality in India. The markets punished the stock soon after by raising concerns about the bank’s profitability which had already missed street expectations for the quarter ending in September. Hence, analysts lowered the future estimates for DCB bank which was also corroborated by the bank itself.
Incidents like these bring to light the hazard the established banks might have to face once the advent of new banks hits India.
In a year’s time, the number of banks in India will rise by more than 45%. Until 2014 there were 25 public sector banks (PSBs) and 20 private banks, i.e. a total of 45 banks. With the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) having granted licenses to 2 private banks, 11 payment banks and 8 small finance banks, the number will rise to 66 in about 18 months when these banks get functioning. Contrast this with the period from 1990 to 2014 when only 9 banks were given licenses, but in 2014-15 alone, 21 licenses have been granted; it spells a serious change in market dynamics. Until 2014 Since2015
Public Sector Banks 25 25
Private Banks 20 22
Payment Banks - 11
Small Finance Banks - 8
Total 45 66
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