Field Notes From The Mountains – Banking Sherpa Vol. 1 | A Practical Guide to Corporate Banking in India | Credit Appraisal, Risk Analysis, SME Lending & Case Studies | Paperback | By Ashish Agarwal

 Learn Corporate Banking from Real Experience: A practitioner-led guide that teaches the realities of corporate and SME banking—beyond theory, straight from on-ground experience.

Unique “Trail Pattern” Learning Method: Each chapter follows a structured approach: Trailhead, The Climb, Sherpa’s Notebook, Case Study, and Summit View for practical understanding.

Master Credit Appraisal & Risk Analysis: Understand financial analysis, credit decision-making, lending structures, and risk identification through real-world examples.

Learn from Real Mistakes & Insights: Includes practical lessons, common pitfalls, and “war stories” that help you avoid costly banking errors.

Designed for Aspiring & Working Bankers: Ideal for relationship managers, credit analysts, MBA students, and finance professionals looking to build real banking expertise.

Product Description

The mentor every banker wishes they had—now in a book.

Field Notes From The Mountains – Banking Sherpa Vol. 1 is a hands-on, practitioner-driven guide to corporate banking in India, written in the voice of an experienced banker guiding you through real-world challenges.

This is not a textbook. It’s the voice of the senior sitting beside you—pointing out what others miss, helping you avoid mistakes, and teaching you how decisions are actually made in banking.

The Sherpa Approach: Learn by Climbing

The book is structured using the unique Trail Pattern, designed for practical learning:

• Trailhead – Understand why the topic matters in real banking scenarios
• The Climb – Core concepts explained with examples, data, and insights
• Sherpa’s Notebook – Personal lessons, mistakes, and warnings from real experience
• Case Study – Realistic scenarios to apply what you’ve learned
• Summit View – Clear takeaways you can use in your daily work

What You’ll Learn

• Practical credit appraisal and financial analysis
• Understanding borrower behavior and hidden red flags
• Structuring deals and managing client relationships
• Navigating real-world banking decisions under pressure
• Avoiding common mistakes that lead to NPAs
• End-to-end exposure to the lending lifecycle

Why This Book Stands Out

Most banking books teach concepts. This one teaches judgment.

It bridges the gap between theory and real-world banking, helping readers think like experienced professionals rather than beginners.

With additional tools, case studies, and learning resources available online, this book ensures your growth continues beyond the last page.