Bank of Baroda

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An Indian public-sector bank offering retail, corporate, international and investment-related financial services.

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Overview

Bank of Baroda, commonly abbreviated as BOB or BoB, is an Indian public-sector bank headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established on 20 July 1908 in the former princely state of Baroda by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, with support from several business and civic figures. The bank began as a regional institution but gradually developed a nationwide presence through branch expansion, acquisitions and government-directed amalgamations. The bank’s business covers consumer and retail banking, agricultural and rural finance, small-business lending, corporate and institutional banking, treasury operations, international banking, investment banking, insurance, asset management and payment services. Its retail offering includes deposit accounts, personal loans, home loans, vehicle finance, education finance, debit and credit cards, digital banking and wealth-related services. Corporate and institutional activities include working-capital facilities, project finance, trade finance, cash management, foreign exchange and debt-market services. Bank of Baroda’s international expansion began in the 1950s, initially serving Indian communities and commercial networks in East Africa. It subsequently established branches and subsidiaries in markets including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Fiji, Mauritius, Guyana, the United States, Bahrain, Belgium, the Bahamas, Botswana, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore. Its overseas structure has included direct branches, representative offices, offshore banking units, local subsidiaries and joint ventures. The bank has also participated in cross-border financial ventures such as Indo-Zambia Bank and India International Bank Malaysia. The Government of India nationalized Bank of Baroda in 1969 along with thirteen other major commercial banks. Nationalization turned it into a public-sector undertaking while preserving its role as a commercial bank with a broad domestic and international network. The institution later expanded through acquisitions and rescues involving smaller banks, including Hind Bank, New Citizen Bank of India, Surat Banking Corporation, Benares State Bank and others. It entered India’s capital markets with an initial public offering in 1996, although the Indian government remained its largest shareholder. A major modern turning point came in 2019, when Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank were amalgamated with Bank of Baroda. The combination substantially increased its branch network, customer base, employees and balance-sheet scale, making Bank of Baroda one of India’s largest public-sector banks. After the merger, the bank undertook branch rationalization and integration work intended to reduce duplication and consolidate overlapping operations. Bank of Baroda has also invested in technology and digital distribution. Its core banking infrastructure has been supported by centralized data and technology operations, while the bob World mobile application provides digital banking functions for retail customers. In 2023, the Reserve Bank of India temporarily restricted new customer onboarding through bob World because of supervisory concerns about mobile-number linking practices; the restriction was lifted in 2024 after corrective measures. The brand is positioned around public ownership, nationwide accessibility, international reach and a full-service banking model. Its government ownership can support trust and institutional scale, while its overseas network gives it particular relevance for Indian businesses, expatriate customers and remittance-linked banking. At the same time, the bank operates in a heavily regulated and competitive market alongside other public-sector banks, private Indian banks and international financial institutions.

History

Bank of Baroda was founded on 20 July 1908 in Baroda, now Vadodara, by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. Its first expansion beyond the home market came with the opening of an Ahmedabad branch in 1910. For several decades the bank developed primarily within India, but after the Second World War it began building an overseas network designed both to support Indian communities and to facilitate trade. During the 1950s, Bank of Baroda opened branches in Mombasa, Kampala, Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, followed by a London branch in 1957. It also acquired Hind Bank in 1958, its first domestic acquisition. The 1960s brought further acquisitions in India and new international operations in Fiji, Mauritius and Guyana. Some overseas operations were affected by political change: branches in Tanzania were nationalized in 1967, while the bank lost its Narayanganj branch during the 1965 Indo-Pakistani conflict. The Indian government nationalized Bank of Baroda in 1969 with thirteen other major commercial banks. In the following decade, the bank expanded in the Gulf and Europe, opened offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman and Brussels, and acquired or took control of Indian institutions including Bareilly Corporation Bank and Nainital Bank. Its international network continued to spread to New York, the Seychelles, the Bahamas and Bahrain. The bank also participated in overseas joint ventures, including IUB International Finance in Hong Kong and Indo-Zambia Bank. In the late 1980s and 1990s, Bank of Baroda absorbed Traders Bank and took over certain London operations following a Reserve Bank of India direction connected with the Sethia fraud episode. It entered the capital market through an IPO in December 1996, while the Government of India retained majority ownership. The bank subsequently acquired or rescued smaller institutions, established BOB Capital Markets and expanded subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Guyana and other locations. The 2000s were marked by modernization and further geographic growth. Bank of Baroda acquired Benares State Bank in 2002 and South Gujarat Local Area Bank in 2004, developed centralized technology infrastructure and opened or upgraded operations in China, Singapore, Tanzania and other markets. In 2008 it formed IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company with Andhra Bank and Legal & General. Bank of Baroda (New Zealand) was registered in 2009, and in 2010 the bank joined Indian Overseas Bank and Andhra Bank in establishing India International Bank Malaysia. The bank continued opening branches and electronic banking facilities during the 2010s. Its most consequential structural change was the amalgamation of Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank with Bank of Baroda. Proposed in 2018, approved in January 2019 and effective from 1 April 2019, the merger created one of India’s largest public-sector banks by network and customer reach. Integration required branch rationalization, technology migration and organizational consolidation. In the digital era, Bank of Baroda has expanded mobile and online banking through bob World and related services. Regulatory scrutiny of customer onboarding controls led the Reserve Bank of India to suspend new bob World onboarding in October 2023. The restriction was lifted in May 2024 after corrective actions. The bank’s contemporary identity therefore combines a century-long public-sector history with a universal-banking model, overseas subsidiaries and a continuing shift toward digital distribution.

2024
Restriction lifted
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
The RBI removed the bob World onboarding restriction after corrective measures.
2023
bob World onboarding restriction
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
The Reserve Bank of India temporarily stopped new customer onboarding through the bob World application over supervisory concerns.
2019
Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank amalgamation
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
The merger with Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank became effective on 1 April, substantially increasing Bank of Baroda’s scale.
2007
Centenary scale milestone
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
In its centenary year, the bank reported business exceeding ₹2.09 trillion and a branch network of 2,000.
1996
Initial public offering
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
The bank entered India’s capital market through an IPO, with the government remaining its largest shareholder.
1969
Nationalization
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
The Government of India nationalized Bank of Baroda along with thirteen other major commercial banks.
1957
London branch opens
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
Bank of Baroda entered the United Kingdom with a branch in London.
1953
East African expansion begins
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
Branches were established in Mombasa and Kampala to serve Indian communities and commercial links.
1910
First Ahmedabad branch
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
The bank opened its first branch outside Baroda in Ahmedabad.
1908
Bank founded in Baroda
[1]Bank of Barodaen.wikipedia.org
Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III established Bank of Baroda on 20 July in the princely state of Baroda.

Products and positioning

A government-owned Indian universal bank combining public-sector scale, broad domestic coverage and a substantial international network.

Banking services
Retail banking
Bank of Baroda provides savings and current accounts, term deposits, personal banking, home loans, vehicle finance, education loans, consumer credit, remittance services and related payment products. Its retail franchise is distributed through a large domestic branch and ATM network, supported by internet and mobile channels.
Business banking
Corporate and institutional banking
The corporate business serves companies, public-sector entities, financial institutions and large organizations with working-capital finance, project and infrastructure lending, trade finance, cash management, guarantees, foreign exchange and treasury services.
Digital banking
bob World
bob World is Bank of Baroda’s branded mobile banking platform. It is intended to provide account access, payments, transfers and other retail banking functions through a digital interface. The platform became subject to RBI onboarding restrictions in 2023, which were lifted in 2024 after corrective measures.
Cards and payments
Baroda credit cards
The bank offers branded credit-card products through its wholly owned credit-card subsidiary, BOBCARD Limited. The range supports consumer payments and credit access and forms part of the bank’s broader retail-financial-services portfolio.
Investment banking · 1997
BOB Capital Markets
BOB Capital Markets is the group’s wholly owned investment-banking and securities subsidiary. Its activities include IPO management, debt placement, corporate restructuring and institutional brokerage, subject to Indian securities regulation.
International banking · 1953
International banking
Bank of Baroda operates overseas branches, subsidiaries, representative offices and joint ventures. These operations support trade, remittances, correspondent banking, corporate customers and Indian expatriate communities across selected markets in Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, North America and the Caribbean.

Controversies

2026
BR Shetty files $15 billion suit against Bank of Baroda alleging it enabled NMC fraud
NMC Healthcare founder Dr BR Shetty filed a civil suit valued at $15 billion in the Bombay High Court against Bank of Baroda and 25 other defendants. He alleged that the state-run lender acted as an "instrument of fraud" through which former senior executives, including Prasanth and Promoth Manghat, siphoned funds from group entities, concealed debt, and exposed him to liabilities through allegedly forged guarantees. Shetty claimed the bank ignored AML alerts, permitted round-tripping transactions, and operated accounts linked to sham suppliers. Bank of Baroda did not respond to a request for comment.
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2026
Bank of Baroda confirmed customer information exposure
Bank of Baroda confirmed a cybersecurity incident after customer information and internal documents allegedly linked to the lender appeared on the dark web. The bank said a compromised employee email account resulted in unauthorized access to certain data, and that it implemented containment measures and initiated a forensic investigation.
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2023
bob World onboarding controls
The Reserve Bank of India directed Bank of Baroda to suspend new customer onboarding through bob World because of supervisory concerns over unauthorized mobile-number linking. The measure was lifted in 2024 after the bank addressed the identified issues.
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2020
SEBI fines SBI, LIC and Bank of Baroda
In a regulatory action, the Securities and Exchange Board of India imposed penalties of Rs 10 lakh each on State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India and Bank of Baroda. The penalties were levied for violations of mutual fund regulations. The three entities were each fined the same amount. The action was reported as a fine by the market regulator for non-compliance with mutual fund norms.
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2017
South Africa Gupta-linked compliance controversy
South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre fined Bank of Baroda after identifying suspicious transactions involving accounts associated with companies linked to the Gupta family. Reports described weaknesses in compliance procedures and alleged that the bank’s local operations processed transactions and guarantees without adequate controls. Bank of Baroda later decided to withdraw from South Africa.
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2023
Correct bob World onboarding controlsOther
Background
The RBI raised supervisory concerns about unauthorized mobile-number linking during customer onboarding through the bob World application.
Action taken
The bank suspended new customer onboarding through the application and implemented corrective measures.
Aftermath
The RBI lifted the restriction in May 2024.
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2019
Integrate Dena Bank and Vijaya BankM&A
Background
The Government of India pursued consolidation among public-sector banks to create institutions with greater scale and operating capacity.
Action taken
Bank of Baroda completed the amalgamation of Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank on 1 April 2019 and began integrating their branches, systems, employees and customers.
Aftermath
The combination expanded the bank’s network and customer base. Management subsequently announced plans to rationalize overlapping branches and improve post-merger efficiency.
Combined business. ₹14.82 trillion (At the time of the 2019 amalgamation)
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Recent events

2026-10-14
NPCI BHIM Services launches Tatkal NPS on BHIM Payments App[6]NPCI旗下BHIM支付应用上线Tatkal NPS快捷养老金开户服务prokerala.com
Reported: 2026-10-14
NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India, announced that Tatkal NPS, a scheme introduced by regulator PFRDA, is now available on the BHIM Payments App, enabling eligible users to open a National Pension System (NPS) account via UPI in three steps without a branch visit or fresh paperwork. The service is initially available to banking customers of State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank and Bank of Baroda, with a minimum initial contribution of Rs 250 and subsequent contributions starting from Rs 10.
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BR Shetty files $15 billion suit against Bank of Baroda alleging it enabled NMC fraud[3]BR Shetty files $15 billion suit against Bank of Baroda alleging it enabled NMC fraudthehindubusinessline.com
Reported: 2026-10-13
NMC Healthcare founder Dr BR Shetty has filed a civil suit valued at $15 billion in the Bombay High Court against Bank of Baroda and 25 other defendants, alleging the state-run lender acted as an "instrument of fraud" through which former senior executives including Prasanth and Promoth Manghat siphoned funds from group entities, concealed debt, and exposed him to liabilities through allegedly forged guarantees. Shetty claims the bank ignored AML alerts, permitted round-tripping transactions, and operated accounts linked to sham suppliers. Bank of Baroda did not respond to a request for comment.
2026-08-26
Bank of Baroda launches UPI Global QR Payments[7]巴罗达银行推出UPI全球二维码支付thehindubusinessline.com
Reported: 2026-08-26
Bank of Baroda launched UPI Global QR Payments (UPI Global Reverse Acceptance) on Wednesday, enabling international tourists, overseas Indians, and foreign wallet/payment application users from eligible countries to make payments across its UPI QR merchant network in India. The service facilitates cross-border Person-to-Merchant transactions for visitors from countries in NPCI International's Global Payments ecosystem, including Singapore, the UAE, Nepal, Bhutan, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, the USA, Qatar and France.
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2026-07-27
Bank of Baroda confirmed customer information exposure[4]Bank of Baroda confirmed customer information exposureoutlookindia.com
Reported: 2026-10-22
Bank of Baroda confirmed a cybersecurity incident after customer information and internal documents allegedly linked to the lender appeared on the dark web. The bank said a compromised employee email account resulted in unauthorized access to certain data, and that it implemented containment measures and initiated a forensic investigation.
2021-09-08
Bank of Baroda announces bob World digital banking platform[8]印度巴罗达银行宣布推出 bob World 数字银行平台freepressjournal.in
Reported: 2021-09-08
Bank of Baroda announced the launch of bob World, a digital banking platform intended to bring its digital banking services together under one roof. The platform's pilot began on August 23.
2021-04-05
Vakrangee partners with Bank of Baroda in Uttar Pradesh[9]Vakrangee与Bank of Baroda在北方邦合作business-standard.com
Reported: 2021-04-05
Vakrangee entered into a partnership arrangement with Bank of Baroda to appoint women business correspondents and provide banking services in Uttar Pradesh, including onboarding 1,554 BC Sakhis in Raebareli and Lucknow districts.
2021-03-12
HappyEasyGo launches Holi travel discounts[10]HappyEasyGo推出洒红节旅行折扣aninews.in
Reported: 2021-03-12
HappyEasyGo launched Holi travel discounts on flight and hotel bookings, with offers involving Amazon Pay, MobiKwik, Bank of Baroda credit cards, ZestMoney and Ola Money. The offers were available through March 31, 2021.
2021-02-25
Bank of Baroda opens qualified institutions placement[11]印度巴罗达银行启动合格机构配售equitybulls.com
Reported: 2021-02-25
Bank of Baroda opened a qualified institutions placement of equity shares and set a floor price of Rs. 85.98 per share. The final issue price was to be determined in consultation with the appointed book running lead managers.
2021-01-05
Bank of Baroda launches WhatsApp banking services[12]Bank of Baroda 推出 WhatsApp 银行服务timesnownews.com
Reported: 2021-01-05
Bank of Baroda announced the launch of banking services through WhatsApp, including balance inquiries, mini statements, cheque-status inquiries, cheque-book requests and debit-card blocking.
2021-01-04
Bank of Baroda launches WhatsApp banking services[13]巴罗达银行推出WhatsApp银行服务economictimes.indiatimes.com
Reported: 2021-01-04
Bank of Baroda announced the launch of banking services on WhatsApp. The service is available 24 hours a day without requiring users to download an application.

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