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2026
NPCI BHIM Services launches Tatkal NPS on BHIM Payments App
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.
2026
BR Shetty files $15 billion suit against Bank of Baroda alleging it enabled NMC fraud
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
Bank of Baroda launches UPI Global QR Payments
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.
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.
2021
Bank of Baroda announces bob World digital banking platform
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
Vakrangee partners with Bank of Baroda in Uttar Pradesh
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
HappyEasyGo launches Holi travel discounts
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
Bank of Baroda opens qualified institutions placement
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
Bank of Baroda launches WhatsApp banking services
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
Bank of Baroda launches WhatsApp banking services
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.
2020
Bank of Baroda appoints Ian De Souza as CFO
Bank of Baroda announced on December 17, 2020, that Ian De Souza was appointed chief financial officer, replacing Subrat Kumar.
2020
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles partners with 18 finance providers
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles said it partnered with 18 banks and non-banking financial companies to offer customers financing options for its vehicles.
2020
Bank of Baroda rolls out festive home and car loan offers
Bank of Baroda rolled out festive offers for home and car loan borrowers, including lower rates and a waiver of processing fees.
2020
Bank of Baroda begins third Baroda Kisan Pakhwada
Bank of Baroda began the third edition of Baroda Kisan Pakhwada, a pan-India initiative encouraging farmers to connect with services offered by the bank and the Government. The programme ran from October 1 to 16, mainly in virtual mode, with an emphasis on promoting specified agriculture-focused schemes.
2020
SEBI fines SBI, LIC and Bank of Baroda
India's Securities and Exchange Board imposed penalties of Rs 10 lakh each on State Bank of India, Life Insurance Corporation of India and Bank of Baroda for violations of mutual fund regulations.
2020
Bank of Baroda rolls out SHISHU loan interest subvention
Bank of Baroda rolled out a scheme providing a two per cent interest subvention for 12 months to eligible SHISHU-category borrowers under the MUDRA scheme.
2020
Bank of Baroda launches COVID-19 personal loan scheme
Bank of Baroda launched the Baroda Personal Loan COVID 19 scheme for existing retail loan customers, with a maximum loan limit of Rs 5 lakh.
2020
Bank of Baroda announces four agriculture-sector lending schemes
Bank of Baroda announced four schemes offering additional credit to agriculture-sector borrowers, including loans for existing self-help group and crop-loan borrowers.
2019
Bank of Baroda launches Baroda Tabit tablet-based banking service
Bank of Baroda launched Baroda Tabit, a tablet-based digital service that enables current-account opening and pre-approved personal loans.