The book "Downfall of American Banks" delves into the catastrophic collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the largest retail banking failure since the 2008 financial crisis and the second biggest banking failure in American history. The author investigates the reasons behind the bank's downfall and the regulatory oversights that led to the crisis. The book explores the impact of SVB's collapse on the wider American banking system and the efforts of regulatory bodies to prevent such a crisis from happening again. Furthermore, the book examines the specific impact of SVB's collapse on Indian startups and the country's economy. With insightful analysis and detailed research, "Downfall of American Banks" provides a comprehensive account of one of the most significant banking failures in recent history and its far-reaching consequences.