This document is a project report submitted to the University of Mysore in partial fulfillment of an MBA degree. It analyzes the financial performance of Mysore Co-operative Bank Limited from 2007-2009. The report includes an introduction outlining the objectives, scope and methodology. It also provides a profile of the banking industry and company. A literature review covers the Indian banking system, principles of lending, and modes of creating securities. The data collection and interpretation section analyzes key financial ratios to evaluate the bank's performance. Suggestions and conclusions based on findings are also presented.