Bank of Baroda is one of the most prominent banks in
India, having its total assets as Rs. 1,43,146 Crores as on 31st of
March 2007. The bank was founded by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III (also
known as Shrimant Gopalrao Gaekwad), the then Maharaja of Baroda on 20th
of July 1908 with a paid capital of Rs. 10 Lacs. From its introduction
in a small building of Baroda, the bank has come a long way to achieve
its current position as one of the most important banks in India. On
19th of July 1969, Bank of Baroda was nationalized by the Government of
India along with 13 other commercial banks.
Financial Details
As of March 2007, the bank had total deposits worth Rs. 1,24,915 Crores
while it had a total number of 2956 branches located worldwide as on
April 2009, out of which 626 were located in Metro cities, 524 in Urban
areas, 642 in Semi-Urban locations, 1092 in Rural areas and 72 were
located outside India. The bank has 10 Zonal Offices and 43 Regional
Offices which help it control its operations nationally.
International Presence
Along with a huge network of its branches spread across India, Bank of
Baroda has its overseas branches located in 14 other countries, which
include Bahamas, Bahrain, Belgium, China, Fiji Islands, Hong Kong,
Mauritius, Republic of South Africa, Seychelles, Singapore, Sultanate of
Oman, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States of America.
Apart from it, the bank has established its subsidiaries in 7 countries
viz. Botswana, Ghana, Guyana, Kenya, Tanzania, Trinidad & Tobago and
Uganda, and its representative offices in 3 countries which are
Australia, Malaysia and Thailand.
Other Details
Bank of Baroda had a total workforce of 38063 employees offering their
services to the institution as of September 2006. Out of these, 13525
were Officers, 16497 were Clerks while 8041 were Sub-Staff members.
The bank offers a wide array of customized and specialized services to
meet the diverse needs of its customers, and these services have been
categorized into Personal Banking, Business Banking, Corporate Banking,
International Banking, Treasury Banking and Rural Banking services.
Head Office
Bank of Baroda
Suraj Plaza-1, Sayaji Ganj,
Baroda-390005
Bank Of Baroda
Baroda Corporate Centre,
Plot No - C-26, G - Block, Bandra - Kurla Complex, Bandra (East),
Mumbai-400051
Website: www.bankofbaroda.com.
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