A Dea Based Multidimensional Framework for Analyzing Commercial Banks

This study develops a multidimensional framework using data envelopment analysis as a benchmarking tool to assess the performance of the commercial banks in India. Using data envelopment analysis approach, this study compares the relative performance of 35 banks against one another with eight variables as the benchmark parameters. This study finds that most of the banks are consistently performing well over a period from 2005 to 2009. The study also shows the areas in which inefficient banks are lagging behind and how they can improve their performance to bring them at par with the efficient commercial banks.