Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 11: Private sector lender Karnataka Bank on Thursday, Januray 11, opened its 915th Branch with Mini eLobby at Ayodhya. While Dr Anil Mishra, trustee, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra inaugurated the new branch, Gopal Nagarakatte, trustee, Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra inaugurated the Mini e-lobby associated with the new branch.

Lighting the lamp on the occasion, Srikrishnan H, MD & CEO of the Bank, said, "We are delighted to step into this holy city of Ayodhya which is now in the global map. With its world-class infrastructure, Ayodhya has turned out to be a perfect destination for cultural preservation and will attract visitors from all over the world.

Karnataka Bank with its 100 years rich Banking legacy will be positioned right to offer world-class Banking and digital services from this Holy city.“

Speaking on the occasion, Sekhar Rao, executive director of the bank, said, "We are delighted to inaugurate our latest branch in Ayodhya, the sacred birthplace of Lord Shri Rama. This momentous occasion aligns with the imminent opening of the Shri Rama Temple, symbolizing our commitment to financial prosperity and community development. Our Ayodhya branch will showcase innovative digital banking solutions, providing our customers with seamless and efficient financial services. We look forward to serving the people of Ayodhya with dedication, integrity, and a vision to contribute to the growth and well-being of this historic city.”

Justice A V Chandrashekar, director, Basavaraj Desalli, deputy general manager, Delhi region, Madhava V P, assistant general manager and PRO and other senior executives of Karnataka Bank were also present on the occasion.