This document summarizes a research study analyzing the financial performance of commercial banks in India following economic reforms. It begins by providing background on the importance of banks in India's financial system and the transformation of banking since nationalization. The study aims to evaluate operational performance, profitability, and factors influencing efficiency for different bank groups from 1990-2010. Methodology includes analyzing secondary data from central bank and industry sources using statistical tools like correlation, regression, and factor analysis. An extensive literature review covers prior research on Indian bank profitability, productivity, and efficiency.