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Bank’s Profile

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BANK SINCE ITS INCORPORATION
1907
Bank was incorporated on March 5, 1907 with an Authorized Capital of Rs 20 lakhs and commenced its business on August 15, 1907. In the year 1907, the Indian Bank Ltd. had the tree ‘Banyan’ as a part of its emblem denoting an all-around progress, growth (far and wide) and an ever-increasing prosperity.
1921
Bank’s capital was raised to Rs 60 lakhs from Rs 20 lakhs.
1932
Bank celebrated its Silver Jubilee. Bank opened its first overseas operations in Colombo.
1941
Singapore branch was opened.
1957
Bank celebrated its Golden Jubilee.
1967
Bank celebrated its Diamond Jubilee.
1978
Bank’s logo comprising of three circling arrows arranged around a central point was approved.
1982
Bank celebrated its Platinum Jubilee.
1990
Bank of Thanjavur Ltd. (BoT) with 157 branches was amalgamated with the Bank.
2006
The centenary year celebration was inaugurated by His Excellency the President of India Shri. A P J Abdul Kalam on 4th September.
2007
Bank went in for Initial Public Offer in February 2007.
2008
Achieved 100 per cent Core Banking Solutions (CBS) compliant.
2019
Tamil Nadu Grama Bank’ commenced operations on 1st April 2019 after a successful amalgamation of Pandyan Grama Bank of Indian Overseas Bank with Bank’s Pallavan Grama Bank. Government of India announced Amalgamation of Allahabad Bank – a bank with 155 years legacy into Indian Bank.
2020
Bank commenced its operation as an amalgamated entity from 1st April 2020. The integration of CBS systems of both the Banks was completed on 14.02.2021.
2022
Bank’s Global Business surpassed Rs 10 lakh Crores.
2023
Bank’s Global Business was at Rs 10.95 lakh Crores.
2024(C. Year)
Global Business crossed Rs 11.33 lakh Crores.