A Comparative study of Non Performing Assets in State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank and Bank of India

The incidence of NPA is the focal threat of banking sector. The Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) problem is one of the foremost and the most formidable problems that have shaken the whole banking sector in India like an earthquake. Like a cancer worm, it has been eating the banking system from within, since long. It has grown like a cancer and has infected every limb of the banking system. It has an effect on profitability and liquidity along posing threat on asset quality and survival of banks. The NPAs are considered as an important parameter to judge the performance and financial health of banks. The growing NPAs have been a cause of concern for the entire banking industry. Researcher has tried to study the status of NPA in selected public sector banks SBI, PNB and BOI.