Analysis of Financial Performance and Operational Efficiency of State Bank of India Using the CAMEL Framework

The CAMEL framework, which evaluates banks across five important dimensions—capital adequacy, asset quality, management efficiency, earnings, and liquidity—is used in this research paper, "CAMEL Model Analysis of SBI," to assess the financial soundness and operational efficiency of SBI over the 2021–2025 period. SBI maintained strong capital ratios, improved asset quality with declining non-performing assets and high provision coverage, and showed increasing profitability and management efficiency with rising ROA and ROE, according to the study, which is based solely on secondary data from official reports and financial statements. Healthy profit margins and increasing cost effectiveness helped the bank maintain a steady level of earnings quality, while a steadily rising credit-deposit ratio indicated that its liquidity was well-managed. These results validate SBI's critical role in promoting financial inclusion, credit expansion, and economic development by highlighting its resilience, excellent governance, and conformity to regulatory norms. In India's changing banking environment, the CAMEL model is a reliable instrument for performance evaluation that provides insightful information for corporate strategy, regulatory supervision, and stakeholder decision-making.This quantitative study evaluates SBI's performance using financial indicators from the CAMEL model—capital adequacy, asset quality, management efficiency, earnings, and liquidity. It relies solely on secondary data from reliable sources like SBI’s annual reports, financial statements, and relevant literature.Based on secondary data, the findings reveal SBI's consistent strength across key operational areas. The bank maintained strong capital adequacy and regulatory compliance, reflecting overall financial stability. It effectively absorbed economic shocks and managed risks through robust internal controls. Operational efficiency improved through strategic cost management and effective resource use. Profitability showed steady growth, driven by sound financial discipline and leadership. Asset quality also improved, marked by reduced NPAs and higher provision coverage, supported by proactive risk management reforms.

Bank Profitability, Camel Framework, Financial Performance, Operational Efficiency, Public Sector Banks

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