Artificial intelligence in banking.docx
Artificial intelligence in banking.docx
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Author: Dr. Farookh Shaikh
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Co-author: Adv. Jignesh Bhatia
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College Name: Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics, Vile Parle
Abstract:
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This article highlights the significance of artificial intelligence and its role in enhancing
customer experience by improving the quality of services in the banking sector. The research
provides a comprehensive review of existing literature on the various emerging applications
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of AI and its impact on the banking industry. After a thorough examination of current studies,
the application of AI in banking is discussed in detail. Millions of customers and
professionals in the banking sector are experiencing improved services due to artificial
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intelligence. With the advancement in digital technology, banks need to create customer
experiences that build trust and loyalty. To establish a strong foundation in digital banking,
banks must simplify and accelerate their processes. The research aims to assess how
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effectively banking operations can utilize artificial intelligence to enhance customer
satisfaction and engagement.
Keywords:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the go-to technology for businesses around
the globe to personalize customer experiences. As 2technology continues to progress and
evolve, new areas for AI applications are emerging. The banking sector is among the early
adopters of AI. Similar to other industries, banks are exploring various applications of this
technology. Common uses of AI in banking include smarter chatbots for customer assistance,
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personalized services for individual users, and the implementation of AI robots for self-
service at branches. Beyond these standard applications, banks can utilize AI to enhance
productivity in their back-office operations and reduce the chances of fraud and security
issues.
Objectives:
1. To examine the ways in which banks are using artificial intelligence.
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2. To research on the application of artificial intelligence in the banking sector.
Scope:
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The report focuses entirely on technological progress within the Indian banking sector.
Methodology:
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The study is descriptive, relying on secondary data. Information was collected from a range
of sources, such as websites, news articles, publications, journals, and portals from banks and
the Reserve Bank of India.
An article from The Economic Times in October reported that funding for startups in India
rose by 108% in 2018. The article highlighted that artificial intelligence was one of the
sectors experiencing the fastest growth in industry adoption. Currently, around 400 startups
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are active in the fields of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Since 2016, private
investors have poured approximately $150 million2
into India's AI market, with this figure
consistently increasing. Despite this progress, India lags behind countries like the US and
China in terms of investment. With a vast pool of STEM talent and a young population, India
is poised to use AI to enhance its economy and improve living standards for its citizens.
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To enhance customer service, several start-ups located in cities such as Bengaluru, New
Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad are incorporating artificial intelligence techniques. Their
offerings include automated analysis of customer data, support for online shopping, and
multilingual chatbots. These companies operate in various sectors; include finance, education
technology, healthcare, and e-commerce. Although they are in their initial stages, the
progress of these businesses has been promising.
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An essential factor in the integration of new technologies in the2 Indian banking sector is the
balanced approach of the Reserve Bank of India. In recent years, especially during the
leadership of Raghuram Rajan and Urjit Pater, the RBI has taken a careful yet3 pragmatic
approach to adopting new technologies. When it has identified opportunities to enhance
customer experience and efficiency through a specific technology, it has often compelled
banks to incorporate it via regulations. The RBI has actively encouraged the adoption of
innovative technologies, going beyond just establishing policy frameworks.4 To enhance
processes and improve effectiveness, it has merged advocacy, regulation, and collaboration
with the industry.
A notable instance is the creation of the National Payment Corporation of India, which has
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significantly lowered the expenses associated with electronic transactions. The Institute of
Development and Research in Banking Technology, which 3
serves as the academic and
research brand of the regulator, is continually exploring the opportunities and challenges
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in
new technology areas. The active participation of both organizations in testing blockchain
proof of concept is intentional.
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India occupies a significant position in this context. It is undoubtedly a hub for technology.
Not only is it a favoured destination for technology outsourcing, but it also hosts suppliers
that control
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a large share of the global core banking sector. The headquarters of TCS and
Infosys, two of the leading three providers of core banking solutions, are located in India.
Recently, the Fintech sector has experienced considerable growth in the country, solidifying
its status as a global Fintech centre. While Fintech and traditional banks have often had a
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complicated relationship in many advanced economies, modern institutions in India, such as
ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank, have actively collaborated with Fintech
companies.
They have organized hackathons and competitions and made their APIs available to these
Fintech companies. SBI, the largest bank in India, announced the launch of Bank Chain on
February 8, 2017. The consortium, led by SBI, includes
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over thirty members such as banks,
non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), and the National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI), which was formed by Indian banks to support retail payments. In essence, Bank
Chain is a network of banks focused on creating, testing, and implementing blockchain
applications. Prime Chain Technologies, based in Pune, is assisting Bank Chain in
developing these solutions. Currently, there are eight active projects and 37 members
involved.
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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Banking and Finance
Smart Wallets
Major companies like Google, Apple, and PayPal are developing their own payment systems,
leading to the rise of digital wallets as the future of payment technology for everyday
transactions. This shift reduces dependence on physical money and expands the versatility of
financial transactions.
Underwriting
As the insurance sector moves towards increased automation, it is also facing significant
changes. Companies now have access to more detailed information, allowing them to make
better decisions by employing AI technology to streamline the underwriting process.
HDFC Bank, in collaboration with Senseforth based in Bengaluru, developed an5 AI chatbot
named "Eva" (Electronic Virtual Assistance). So far, Eva has addressed over 2.7 million
customer inquiries, interacted with more than 530,000 unique clients, and held 1.2 million
conversations. In the initial days after its launch, the chatbot handled over 100,000 questions
from numerous customers
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across 17 countries, providing responses in under 0.4 seconds.
Additionally, the bank is experimenting with in-store robotic solutions called IRAs
(Intelligent Robotic Assistants).
ICICI Bank has introduced software robotics in over 1200 business processes across various
departments within the organization. The bank labels this technology as "robotic software,"
claiming to be the first in the country and among the few globally to utilize it for automating
and executing time-intensive, repetitive, and high-volume business tasks.
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Axis Bank has launched a conversational banking application that utilizes AI and natural
language processing to help customers with various financial and non-financial tasks, answer
common questions, and facilitate loan applications.
1. The private sector has played a significant role in the development of AI applications
so far, mainly focusing on consumer goods. Government entities need to pay attention
to this technology because
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of its newness and potential effects.
2. India should consider the public 17
and private funding models for AI research that have
emerged from the successes seen in the US, China, South Korea, and other nations.
3. In the current economic environment, where job roles are rapidly evolving and skills
can become outdated within a few years, the traditional pathway from education to
employment is no longer adequate.
Customer support and help desk: Interfaces for humanoid chatbots can help reduce
expenses and enhance effectiveness in customer interactions.
Risk management involves analysing historical data, performing risk assessments, and
minimizing human mistakes in manually created models to provide tailored products for
customers.
Using OCR to14 scan document data can greatly shorten back-office processing times.
Following this, machine learning or artificial intelligence can be employed to gather insights
from the extracted text data.
Wealth management for everyone: Robo-advisors can handle personalized portfolios for
clients by taking into account expected investment returns, personal lifestyle, and willingness
to take risks.
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To detect and prevent fraud and criminal activity at ATMs, real-time camera images and
advanced AI methods, such as deep learning, can be employed for image and facial
recognition.
Conclusion:
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In summary, the banking sector stands to gain numerous benefits from the implementation of
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artificial intelligence. In India’s banking scene, AI is revolutionizing customer service and
operational processes. It is also utilized to assess individual credit risks, detect fraudulent
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activities, and ensure compliance with regulations. The incorporation of AI has the potential
to streamline business functions, offer tailored services, and support broader goals such as
financial inclusion. Certainly, traditional banking models are being significantly influenced
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by the on-going push towards digital formation. However, this shift has also increased the
institutions exposure to rising cyber security threats. To create a robust defence against
cybercrime, banks are increasingly exploring advanced technologies such as blockchain and
data analytics.
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