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The PEST Analysis

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The PEST analysis determines the macro environmental factors affecting the industry over the upcoming years. The analysis includes Political, Economic, Social and Technological factors affecting the industry. PEST analysis will determine the trends, developments, events that will improve or hinder the growth of the firms and also it attempts to reduce the gap between present and future aspirations of the firm.
1. POLITICAL-LEGAL FACTORS:

 Government policy and budget
Performance of banking sector is affected by legislature and framing policies by the government. Banking activities are significantly affected by budget proposal. The dynamics of Indian Banking sector are drastically changed with securitization act. The Securitization Act has given more power to the banking sector against defaulting borrowers. Further, changes to be implemented on the issue of voting rights among private sector banks are likely to speed up the consolidation process.
 Government laws and regulations:
There are so many laws enacted by government of India to regulate banking activity. The RBI was established under Reserve Bank of India Act 1934. RBI regulates the banking activities in India. Other than this there are other laws like
• Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
• National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Act 1981
• Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Banking Regulation Act, 1949
• Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation

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