Digital technology in the realm of banking: A review of literature

Abstract

This paper reviews the theoretical literature on the growth of digital and information technology in the Indian banking industry. The stupendous advancements in digital technology have transformed the way banks operate. The commencement of the age of digital business has been disrupting the business environment and breaking out innovative and singular ways of doing business. One of the latest outcomes of this is digital banking. Digital banking technologies have escalated over the years, with the availability of a large portfolio of products such as deposits, ATMs, debit cards, mobile payments, and the like. There is an immense possibility of using the infrastructure of the digital age to create opportunities - both local and global. The increase in competition and various other challenges in the banking sector are pushing the banks to adopt new digital models that present unique sources of value to them. This paper examines the extent and the direction of the effect of digital technology in the domain of Indian banking.