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Banks in India
Allahabad Bank
The Bank's primary objective is to ensure anywhere and any time banking
for the customer with latest state-of-the-art technology and by
developing effective customer centric relationship and to emerge as a
world-class service provider through efficient utilization of Human
Resources and product innovation.
State Bank of India
The Bank is actively involved since 1973 in non-profit activity called
Community Services Banking. All our branches and administrative offices
throughout the country sponsor and participate in large number of
welfare activities and social causes. Our business is more than banking
because we touch the lives of people anywhere in many ways.
ICICI Bank Ltd.
ICICI Bank is India's second-largest bank with total assets of Rs.
3,767.00 billion (US$ 96 billion) at December 31, 2007 and profit after
tax of Rs. 30.08 billion for the nine months ended December 31, 2007.
ICICI Bank is second amongst all the companies listed on the Indian
stock exchanges in terms of free float market capitalisation*. The Bank
has a network of about 955 branches and 3,687 ATMs in India and presence
in 17 countries. ICICI Bank offers a wide range of banking products and
financial services to corporate and retail customers through a variety
of delivery channels and through its specialised subsidiaries and
affiliates in the areas of investment banking, life and non-life
insurance, venture capital and asset management.
State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur
State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur was established in 1963 after
amalgamation of erstwhile State Bank of Jaipur (established in 1943)
with State Bank of Bikaner (established in 1944) as a subsidiary of
State Bank of India. The Bank took over the business of the Govind Bank
Pvt. Ltd. on 25.04.1966.
State Bank of Hyderabad
State Bank of Hyderabad was constituted as Hyderabad State Bank on
8.8.1941 under Hyderabad State Bank Act, 1941. The Bank's objective is
to achieve pre-eminence in banking and financial sectors with commitment
to excellence in customer satisfaction, profit maximisation and
continued emphasis on developmental banking through a skilled and
committed work force by providing training facilities and technological
upgradation
State Bank of Indore
State Bank of Indore has been able to make its mark in all facets of
banking operations, be it traditional, developmental or innovative. In
the medium term, the Bank's corporate objectives are: To continue to be
the premier Bank of Madhya Pradesh with a national perspective, ensuring
progressive corporate excellence using state of the art technology and
to create and maintain assets of quality so as to emerge as a healthier
and stronger Bank as per parameters of international standards, while
maintaining the social orientation and national objectives.
State Bank of Patiala
The rich heritage of State Bank of Patiala dates back to the year 1917,
when it was founded by Late His Highness Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of
erstwhile Patiala state, with one branch by the name of 'Chowk Fort,
Patiala' to begin with. The Bank, then known as the 'Patiala State Bank'
was state owned and setup for the explicit purpose of fostering growth
of agriculture, trade and industry. The constitution, scope and
operations of the Bank underwent a sea change with the formation of the
Patiala and east Punjab States Union (PEPSU) in 1948.The Bank was then
reorganized and brought under the control of Reserve Bank of India.
State Bank of Saurashtra
State Bank of Saurashtra is a growing and progressive institution, with
its roots firmly entrenched in the soil of Saurashtra. The region of
Saurashtra, which at present forms a part of Gujarat State, comprised of
many small, medium and large princely states, prior to 1948. The states
of Bhavnagar, Rajkot and Porbandar, which were among the larger states
and the two smaller states, viz. Palitana and Vadia, had established
their own Darbar Banks.
State Bank of Travancore
State Bank of Travancore (SBT) was originally established as Travancore
Bank Ltd. in 1945 sponsored by the erstwhile Princely State of
Travancore. Under a special statute of the Indian Parliament (SBI
subsidiary Banks Act 1959) it has been made an Associate of the State
Bank of India and a member of the State Bank Group, the largest banking
group in India.
Andhra Bank
Andhara Bank is commited to create a customer centric organization with
a deep sense of social responsibility and to continuously leverage
technology to attain worls class standards of performance. Beside the
core activity of banking Andhara Bank will venture into a spectrum of
Financial Services.
Bank of Baroda
The Bank of Baroda's objective is to be a top ranking National Bank of
International Standards committed to augmenting stake holders' value
through concern, care and competence. Starting in 1908 from a small
building in Baroda to its new hi-rise and hi-tech Baroda Corporate
Centre in Mumbai, is a saga of vision, enterprise, financial prudence
and corporate governance.
Bank of India
The Bank's mission is to provide superior, proactive banking services to
niche markets globally, while providing cost-effective, responsive
services to others in our role as a development bank, and in so doing,
meet the requirements of our stakeholders. The Bank of India's vision is
to provide superior, proactive banking services to niche markets
globally, while providing cost-effective, responsive services to others
in our role as a development bank, and in so doing, meet the
requirements of our stakeholders.
Bank of Maharashtra
The Bank registered on 16th Sept 1935 with an authorized capital of Rs
10.00 lakh and commenced business on 8th Feb 1936. Known as a common
man's bank since inception, its initial help to small units has given
birth to many of today's industrial houses. After nationalization in
1969, the bank expanded rapidly. It now has 1292 branches (as of 30th
September 2005) all over India. The Bank has the largest network of
branches by any Public sector bank in the state of Maharashtra.
Central Bank of India
Among the Public Sector Banks, Central Bank of India can be truly
described as an All India Bank, due to distribution of its large network
in 27 out of 28 States as also in 4 out of 7 Union Territories in India.
Central Bank of India holds a very prominent place among the Public
Sector Banks on account of its network of 3194 branches and 267
extension counters at various centres throughout the length and breadth
of the country
Corporation Bank
Established in the year 1906, Corporation Bank is an organisation based
on the traditional Indian values of service to the community. Corp Bank
is regarded as one of the well-run banks in the comity of Public Sector
Banks in the country. The Bank has a unique history of 100 years of
successful Banking and has stood the test of time by growing steadily,
offering vast, varied and versatile services with a personal touch.
Dena Bank
DENA BANK will provide its Customers - premier financial services of
great value, Staff - positive work environment and opportunity for
growth and achievement, Shareholders - superior financial returns, and
Community - economic growth. DENA BANK will emerge as the most preferred
Bank of customer choice. In its area of operations, by its reputation
and performance.
Indian Bank
The Bank was established on 15th August 1907 as part of the Swadeshi
movement. The Bank is serving the nation with a team of over 22000
dedicated staff. It's total Business crossed Rs. 76000 Crores as on
31.03.2007. The Indian Bank's operating Profit increased to Rs.1358.59
Crores as on 31.03.2007. Net Profit increased to Rs.759.77 Crores as on
31.03.2007. Net worth improved to Rs.3621 Crores as on 31.03.2007
Bank of Rajasthan Ltd.
The Bank's mission is to be the Most Preferred Bank Leveraging
Technology Develop Lifelong Relationship With Customers & Create Value
for Employees and Stakeholders. Their vision is to be technologically
strong, financially sound, All India Presence, Personalized Services,
Value Maximization, Employee Satisfaction, and Skill Maximization.
Dhanalakshmi Bank Ltd.
Dhanalakshmi Bank was incorporated on 14th November 1927 by a group of
enterprising entrepreneurs at Thrissur, the cultural capital of Kerala
with a Capital of Rs.11,000/- and 7 employees. It became a Scheduled
Commercial Bank in the year 1977. The Bank's mission is to become a
strong and innovative bank with integrity and social responsibility to
maximise customer satisfaction as well as that of the employees,
shareholders and the community
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd
Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited was incorporated on 1st October, 1938 and
commenced its business from 4th July, 1939 at in Kashimir (India). The
Bank was the first in the country as a State owned bank. According to
the extended Central laws of the state, Jammu & Kashmir Bank was defined
as a govt. Company as per the provision of Indian companies act 1956. In
the year 1971, the Bank received the status of scheduled bank. It was
declared as "A" Class Bank by RBI in 1976. Today the bank has more than
500 branches across the country and has recently become a billion Dollar
Company.
Karnataka Bank Ltd
Karnataka Bank's vision is that all customers are different in unique
ways, which is why, regardless of the size of your business or your
aspirations, we treat every one as individual and special. This means
offering you choices, not only in relation to our products and services
but also in the way you interact with us. We understand the changes in
your lifestyle, recognize these changes and support you with a high
standard of professionalism and service.
Karur Vysya Bank Ltd
The bank's mission is to adapt technology to introduce innovative
products and services as well as increase the value of products on an
on-going basis and provide them at reasonable rates. To Expand branch
network to reach the top business centres, besides unbanked and under
banked areas in the country; To Strengthen the financials through
effective deployment of funds and ensuring financial discipline while
adhering to the regulator’s guidelines. To Update the knowledge and
skills of the human capital to provide quality customer support.
SBI Commercial and International Bank Ltd.
SBICI Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of India's premier banking and
financial services group, State Bank of India, and functions as. a
Private Sector Bank with high quality standards. Our Bank has been
awarded ISO-9002 quality systems certification for the Bank as a whole,
covering all its products and services at all locations - a unique
distinction for any Indian bank. We are a customer-focused
technology-driven Bank offering the whole array of financial products
and services. Rendering personalized service and striving towards
building an enduring relationship of trust and confidence with our
valued customers is our motto.
South Indian Bank Ltd
Their Mission is to become the most preferred and fastest growing among
the Kerala based banks, with a strong brand image as customer focused,
technology driven and an innovative bank with core competence in
fostering relationship banking, garnering core deposits with accent on
cost, creating and maintaining high yielding quality assets through
focused marketing, qualitative appraisal and effective monitoring,
ensuring a high level of internal efficiency through impeccable
housekeeping and enhancing shareholder value by achieving the highest
net profits amongst the peer group banks of Kerala.
Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Ltd
IDBI is a Board-managed organisation. The responsibility for the
day-to-day management of operations of the Bank is vested with the
Chairman & Managing Director and two Deputy Managing Directors, who draw
upon the support and expertise of a cross-disciplinary Top Management
Team. As on March 31, 2007, IDBI had a combined employee base of 7500,
including professionals from the fields of accountancy, management,
engineering, law, computer technology, banking and economics.
Centurion Bank Ltd.(now called Centurian Bank of Punjab)
Centurion Bank of Punjab is a new generation private sector bank
offering a wide spectrum of retail, SME and corporate banking products
and services. It has been among the earliest banks to offer a
technology-enabled customer interface that provides easy access and
superior customer service. Centurion Bank of Punjab has a nationwide
reach through its network of 393 branches/ECs, 452 ATMs 180 Locations.
The bank aims to serve all the banking and financial needs of its
customers through multiple delivery channels, each of which is supported
by state-of-the-art technology architecture.
HDFC Bank Ltd
HDFC Bank was incorporated in August 1994, and, currently has an
nationwide network of 744 Branches and 1658 ATM's in 339 Indian towns
and cities. HDFC Bank's Corporate Governance Policy has been adopted
keeping in mind the importance of attaining fairness for all
stakeholders, as well as achieving organizational efficiency.
IndusInd Bank Ltd
IndusInd Bank derives its name and inspiration from the Indus Valley
civilisation - a culture described by National Geographic as 'one of the
greatest of the ancient world' combining a spirit of innovation with
sound business and trade practices. The merger with the Bank in June
2004 of Ashok Leyland Finance Ltd., among the largest leasing finance
and hire purchase companies in India, set in motion a process of
consolidation through the combined customer base of the merged entity
and its increased geographical penetration.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd
Kotak Mahindra is one of India's leading financial conglomerates,
offering complete financial solutions that encompass every sphere of
life. From commercial banking, to stock broking, to mutual funds, to
life insurance, to investment banking, the group caters to the financial
needs of individuals and corporates. The group has a net worth of over
Rs. 5,609 crore, employs around 17,100 people in its various businesses
and has a distribution network of branches, franchisees, representative
offices and satellite offices across 344 cities and towns in India and
offices in New York, London, Dubai, Mauritius and Singapore. The Group
services around 3.6 million customer accounts.
Axis Bank
Axis Bank was the first of the new private banks to have begun
operations in 1994, after the Government of India allowed new private
banks to be established. The Bank was promoted jointly by the
Administrator of the specified undertaking of the Unit Trust of India (UTI
- I), Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) and General Insurance
Corporation Ltd. and other four PSU companies, i.e. National Insurance
Company Ltd., The New India Assurance Company, The Oriental Insurance
Corporation and United Insurance Company Ltd.
Yes Bank Ltd
YES BANK, India’s new age private sector Bank, is an outcome of the
professional commitment of its Founder, Rana Kapoor and his highly
competent top management team, to establish a high quality, customer
centric, service driven, private Indian Bank catering to “Emerging
India”. YES BANK is the only Greenfield license awarded by the RBI in
the last 12 years, associated with the finest pedigree investors.
ABN-AMRO Bank N.V
The Bank is among the fastest growing asset managers with just two years
of operations in the country. Backed by the favourable market conditions
and a strong focus on the business we have an ever-increasing and
widening distribution and aim to emerge as a leading player in the
Indian asset management industry. Leveraging our Group's comprehensive
research and diverse range of investment products, we offer our clients
investment options in fixed income, equities, money markets and
structured products.
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank Ltd
In India, ADCB has set new standards in banking- with its unique
customer-oriented service and friendly banking atmosphere. We have won
the patronage of a wide variety of individuals, professional and
business clientele, in addition to a growing following of NRIs - among
whom we enjoy a very good reputation.
American Express Bank Ltd
The express company that forwarded freight and valuables evolved into a
company that created and sold financial products like money orders and
travelers cheques. Following an era of international expansion, the
company became an entity perhaps best known for its charge card. Today,
American Express is a global payments company.
BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas operates in over 85 countries, and has 162,700 employees
including 126,600 in Europe - among whom 19,900 in Italy and 64,100 in
France and in the Overseas Departments; 15,000 in North America and
8,800 in Asia.
Citibank N.A.
Through Citi Bank your business gets access to benefits that are
normally enjoyed only by large corporations. Take advantage of Power
Access and get access to deals and discounts, business advisory services
through our partner tie-ups, business assistance and lots more.
DBS Bank Ltd
Our presence in India dates back to 1994 when DBS Bank opened a
representative office in Mumbai. This was upgraded to a full branch in
March 1995. Another branch in New Delhi opened in 2005. DBS Bank has
businesses across India and services corporate and institutional
customers from all the major cities in India through its relationship
teams. As one of Asia's largest financial services groups, DBS has the
resources and expertise to provide the full range of corporate and
investment banking services to large corporations, financial
institutions as well as small & medium sized enterprises. In addition,
DBS also services individual customers through its Wealth Management
services.
HSBC Ltd.
HSBC's origins in India date back to 1853, when the Mercantile Bank of
India was established in Mumbai. The Bank has since, steadily grown in
reach and service offerings, keeping pace with the evolving banking and
financial needs of its customers. In India, the Bank offers a
comprehensive suite of world-class products and services to its
corporate and commercial banking clients as also to a fast growing
personal banking customer base.
Standard Chartered Bank
The Chartered Bank opened its first overseas branch in India, at Kolkata,
on 12 April 1858. Eight years later the Kolkata agent described the
Bank's credit locally as splendid and its business as flourishing,
particularly the substantial turnover in rice bills with the leading
Arab firms. When The Chartered Bank first established itself in India,
Kolkata was the most important commercial city, and was the centre of
the jute and indigo trades. With the growth of the cotton trade and the
opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Bombay took over from Kolkata as
India's main trade centre. Today the Bank's branches and sub-branches in
India are directed and administered from Mumbai (Bombay) with Kolkata
remaining an important trading and banking centre.
Export-Import Bank of India (Exim Bank)
The bank is for providing financial assistance to exporters and
importers, and for functioning as the principal financial institution
for coordinating the working of institutions engaged in financing export
and import of goods and services with a view to promoting the country’s
international trade.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
NABARD is set up as an apex Development Bank with a mandate for
facilitating credit flow for promotion and development of agriculture,
small-scale industries, cottage and village industries, handicrafts and
other rural crafts. It also has the mandate to support all other allied
economic activities in rural areas, promote integrated and sustainable
rural development and secure prosperity of rural areas. In discharging
its role as a facilitator for rural prosperity NABARD is entrusted with
providing refinance to lending institutions in rural areas.
Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Small Industries Development Bank of India's Mission is to empower the
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector with a view to
contributing to the process of economic growth, employment generation
and balanced regional development. Their vision is to emerge as a single
window for meeting the financial and developmental needs of the MSME
sector to make it strong, vibrant and globally competitive, to position
SIDBI Brand as the preferred and customer - friendly institution and for
enhancement of share - holder wealth and highest corporate values
through modern technology platform
Development Credit Bank
Development Credit Bank (DCB) is one of the emerging private sector
banks in India and provides to its customers, access to over 18,000*
ATMs and 80 state-of-the-art branches and extension counters spread over
ten states and two union territories. The Bank has recently launched
several value added initiatives and intends to be known as one of the
country’s preferred and profitable retail banks. DCB aims to provide a
comprehensive suite of best-in-class products for specific market
segments in chosen locations. The Bank's mission is to be the preferred
financial service provider amongst the Bank's peers with a passion for
excellence in service. Their vision is to be the gold standard in
customer service in Indian banking.
Oriental Bank of Commerce
Established in Lahore on 19th February 1943, Oriental Bank of Commerce
made a modest beginning under its Founding Father, Late Rai Bahadur Lala
Sohan Lal, the first Chairman of the Bank. Within four years of coming
into existence, the Bank had to face the holocaust of partition.
Branches in the newly formed Pakistan had to be closed down and the
Registered Office had to be shifted from Lahore to Amritsar. Late lala
Karam Chand Thapar, the then Chairman of the Bank, in a unique gesture
honoured the commitments made to the depositors from Pakistan and paid
every rupee to its departing customers. The foundation of customer
service thus laid has ever since remained Oriental Bank's prime
philosophy and has been nurtured well as a legacy by all its successors,
year after year.
Punjab National Bank
Punjab National bank's mission is to provide excellent professional
services and improve its position as a leader in the field of financial
and related services; build and maintain a team of motivated and
commited workforce with high work ethos; use latest technology aimed at
customer satisfaction and act as an effective catalystfor socio-economic
development.
Punjab and Sind Bank
The Bank's core mission is to put in place the effective Risk Management
and Internal Control Systems, to adopt and operationalise high-level
technology standards, to strive to achieve excellence in Customer
Service, to achieve the highest standards of transparency and
accountability in the conduct of banking business, to adopt professional
approach in effectively managing financial as well as non-financial
risks, to maximize profitability and profits of the Bank with due
compliance of prudential guidelines, and to maximize competitive risk
adjusted return on capital, through planned reduction in the average
cost of funds, increased yield on advances and investments besides
reduction in cost of operations.
United Bank of India
United Bank of India (UBI) is one of the 14 major banks which were
nationalised on July 19, 1969. Its predecessor the United Bank of India
Ltd., was formed in 1950 with the amalgamation of four banks viz.
Comilla Banking Corporation Ltd. (1914), Bengal Central Bank Ltd.
(1918), Comilla Union Bank Ltd. (1922) and Hooghly Bank Ltd. (1932)
(which were established in the years indicated in brackets after the
names). The origin of the Bank thus goes back as far as 1914. As against
174 branches, Rs. 147 crores of deposits and Rs. 112 crores of advances
at the time of nationalisation in July, 1969, today the Bank has 1395
branches, over Rs. 37,167 crores of deposits and Rs. 22,641 crores of
gross advances as on 31-03-07. Presently the Bank has a three-tier
organisational set-up consisting of the Head Office, 28 Regional Offices
and 1395 branches.
Vijaya Bank
Vijaya Bank has the highest number of branches in its home state
Karnataka. During the financial year 2007-2008 the bank has opened 22
Branches of which 2 extension counters were upgraded. In line with the
prevailing trends, the bank has been giving greater thrust towards
technological upgradation of its operations.The bank has network of 1000
branches, 50 Extention Counters and 225 ATMs [ As at 01.02.2008] 664
branches,38 extention counters, 11 service branches are functioning on
CBS platform, and at 230 centers, covering 91.55 % of Bank's business.
Syndicate Bank
Syndicate Bank's mission is to mould and strengthen the organizational
structure to meet the future Business requirements and challenges. To
redefine and redevelop peoples' management techniques so as to unleash
human potential, drive growth and nurture leadership of high quality
corporate governance.
UCO Bank
The Bank's mission is to be a Top-class Bank to achieve sustained growth
of business and profitability, fulfilling socio-economic obligations,
excellence in customer service; through upgradation of skills of staff
and their effective participation making use of state-of-the-art
technology. Global banking has changed rapidly and UCO Bank has worked
hard to adapt to these changes. The bank looks forward to the future
with excitement and a commitment to bring greater benefits to you.
Union Bank of India
The Union Bank of India's corporate mission to gain market recognition
in chosen areas by building effective strategies. Their vision is to
become the Bank of first choice in our chosen areas by building
beneficial and lasting relationship with customers through the process
of Continuous improvement.
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