A STUDY ON THE EVALUATION OF FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF POST- MERGER AND PRE-MERGER OF CANARA BANK USING EAGLE AND CAMEL MODEL

The banking industry has experienced significant transformations in recent years, with mergers and acquisitions being a prominent strategic move for banks seeking to enhance their competitiveness market presence. This study conducts comprehensive evaluation of the financial performance Canara Bank, one Indias leading public sector banks, both before after merger event. research employs EAGLE (Earnings, Asset quality, Growth, Liquidity, Efficiency) CAMEL (Capital Adequacy, Quality, Management Earnings Liquidity) models assess impact on health. analysis spans five-year period, incorporating pre-merger post-merger data discern trends changes various indicators. mixed- methods approach, combining quantitative ratios qualitative assessments management strategies operational efficiencies. Our findings reveal that significantly influenced Banks performance, particularly areas asset capital adequacy, quality. While initially posed challenges terms integration, subsequent improvements suggest successful planning execution. contributes valuable insights practitioners policymakers, shedding light complexities dynamics performance. KEYWORDS: Merger Acquisition, Financial Performance Evaluation,EAGLE Model, Banking Industry, Capital Integration, Strategic Planning, Public Sector Banking, Indian Sector, Post-Merger Analysis.