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Krishna Bhima Samruddhi Local Area Bank (KBSLAB): A Decade Review Industry & Background Note
Published:
Jun 30, 2013
Industry & Background Note for ISB018
Pub Date:
Jun 30, 2013
Discipline:
Finance
Subjects:
Business law, Microfinance
Source:
Indian School of Business
Product #:
ISB020-PDF-ENG
Industry:
Banking and investment industry
Length:
6 page(s)
₹399.00
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Learning Objective
The case should be taught in a course on the Indian Banking or Financial system. It could also be taught in a course on Microfinance or Micro credit. The case should be taught in the light of the challenges faced by local area banks, their regulatory requirements and their objectives.
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