Bank of Baroda

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