How important is the banking sector for a country? Undoubtedly, it is the backbone of an economy.
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In terms of market capitalization, the major banks in India are among the top banks worldwide.
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The Indian government founded IDBI (Industrial Development Bank of India) in 1964 with the goal of serving the industrial sector as a development finance institution. The organization and the commercial branch combined in 2005 to form the current IDBI Bank.
10. IDBI Bank
Type : Private
Market Cap (Rs Lakh Crore):0.752
CEO: Rakesh Sharma
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Four branches of UBI existed when India gained independence. Thanks to the merger with Corporation Bank and Andhra Bank in April 2020, it now has a network of more than 8700 branches throughout India.
9. Union Bank of India
Type : Public
Market Cap (Rs Lakh Crore):0.778
CEO: A. Manimekhalai
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The bank's significant presence in rural and semi-urban areas demonstrates its dedication to financial inclusion. It has more than 180 million customers.As one of the bank's original founders, freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai was intimately involved in the early management of the institution.
8. Punjab National Bank
Type : Public
Market Cap (Rs Lakh Crore): 0.828
CEO: Atul Kumar Goel
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Bank of Baroda, which has its headquarters in Vadodara, Gujarat, merged with Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank in the first-ever three-way merger.
7. Bank of Baroda
Type : Public
Market Cap (Rs Lakh Crore): 1.06
CEO: Debadatta Chand
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One of India's leading private banks is IndusInd Bank. The bank provides a range of financial services and has branches mostly in major Indian metropolises, as well as representative offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and London.
6. IndusInd Bank
Type : Private
Market Cap (Rs Lakh Crore): 1.12
CEO: Sumant Kathpalia
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It specializes in financial services for retail, small and medium-sized enterprises, and corporations. Prioritizing digital banking, Axis Bank meets a wide range of retail, corporate, and institutional demands while guaranteeing a smooth and user-friendly experience.
5. Axis Bank
Type : Private
Market Cap (Rs Lakh Crore): 3.09
CEO: Amitabh Chaudhry
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Uday Kotak, who had been the MD and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. for 21 years, has stepped down. His successor is yet to be determined, and the RBI has reportedly rallied for an outsider to succeed him.
4. Kotak Mahindra
Type : Private
Market Cap (Rs Lakh Crore): 3.47
CEO: Dipak Gupta (interim)
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SBI is the biggest public sector bank in India, with its main office located in Mumbai. With over 233 overseas branches spread across 36 countries, it has a significant international presence in addition to its 22,405 branches in India.
3. State Bank of India
Type : Public
Market Cap (Rs Lakh Crore): 5.13
CEO: Kameshwar Rao Kodavanti
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It is well-known for its customer-friendly attitude, affordable prices, and cutting-edge technology, and it serves millions of clients in India and outside. Notably, ICICI Bank stated in its most recent ESG Report that its green finance portfolio accounted for 21.4% of the entire amount they gave out in 2023, or over $119 billion.
2. ICICI Bank
Type : Private
Market Cap (Rs Lakh Crore): 6.65
CEO: Sandeep Bakhshi
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Based on market capitalization, HDFC Bank ranks fourth globally and is the biggest bank in India. It is a well-known entity in the financial sector and is one of the top private banks in India.