Media Release
Mangaluru, Jun 14: The annual performance review for the financial year 2024–25 of MCC Bank Ltd. was held on 14 June 2025 at the PFX Saldanha Memorial Auditorium, Administrative Office, MCC Bank, Mangaluru.
The program was inaugurated by Fr Valerian D’Souza, rector and parish priest of Our Lady of Holy Rosary, Rosario Cathedral, through the traditional lighting of the lamp. The chairman of the Bank Sahakara Ratana Anil Lobo, presided over the programme.
In his inaugural address, Fr D’Souza expressed immense satisfaction over the consistent growth of the bank over the past decade. He lauded the dedication of the management and staff and emphasized the importance of internal strength and confidence in achieving external success, remarking, “The market can be won only when you have won in your workplace.”
In his presidential address the chairman Sahakara Ratna Anil Lobo, expressed pride in the Bank’s 113-year legacy and acknowledged the unwavering efforts of the staff in taking the Bank to new heights. He congratulated the managers and staff members who achieved individual, milestone, best business performing branch, social media achievers and highest turnover branch for the financial year 2024-25. While congratulating award winners, he called upon the young staff members to come forward and achieve the individual targets so as to enable them to achieve their branch target. He also advised them to come out of the comfort zone and take challenges to achieve the target. He urged all staff to adopt a professional and customer-centric approach, uphold integrity, and contribute not just to the bank’s development but to society as a whole.
Balachandra Rao, former general manager of Canara Bank, delivered an insightful talk focused on human resources and professionalism. He stressed that practical experience, coordination, and teamwork are the real drivers of success, not theoretical jargon. He further noted that while staff service may not be visible in a balance sheet, the achievements and profits of the bank are a true testament to their dedication. He highlighted the significance of maintaining a positive attitude and forming quality circles for continual improvement.
S H Visweswaraiah, bank advisor, presented a comprehensive review of the bank’s performance for FY 2024–25. He analyzed key growth parameters and applauded the staff for their contributions in achieving business targets and improving financial performance across various branches.
Staff performance review and award ceremony – 2025 was presided over the chairman, Sahakara Ratna Anil Lobo. Dr Aloysius Sequeira, ex-professor and dean, NITK Surathkal and Fr Arun Lobo (principal, Padua College), were the chief guest, vice chairman, Jerald Jude D’Silva, general manager Sunil Menezes and all the directors were on the dais.
Robert Fernandes, staff member who retired in April 2025 after 30 years of service was honoured along with his family.
Academic and extracurricular achievers among staff children and management children were felicitated during the occasion. Recently married staff members were felicitated. Newly wedded professional director, Sushanth Saldanha was felicitated along with his wife.
Sunil Menezes, general manager, announced the award winners of individual performance award, Social Media Promotion Award, Five-Star Rated Branch (Google), Social Media Target Achievement, Milestone Achievement Award (for a branch completing one year), Best Performing Branch for FY 2024–25 and highest turnover branch for FY 2024–25.
Five star rating branch in Google Award was bagged by Kulshekar, Morgansgate, Moodibdri, Shirva and Ullal branches. Social media target achievement award bagged by Belthangady, Bajpe, Kulshekar and Morgansgate branches.
Milestone achievement award in one year of establishment of Branch was bagged by Brahmavar branch. Best business performance branch award was bagged by Bajpe Branch. Award for highest turnover branch in the financial year 2024-25 was bagged by Kulshekar Branch. The branch manager of these branches were felicitated with shawl, flower bouquet, award, appreciation certificate and cash prize. The staff members of these branches were also honoured with floral bouquet.
Dr Aloysius Sequeira, in his keynote message, congratulated all staff members and highlighted MCC Bank's role as a beacon of trust and prosperity for the Canara Catholic community. He emphasized embracing technology, transparency, and teamwork to further advance the Bank’s mission.
Fr Arun Lobo appreciated the family-like atmosphere at MCC Bank and encouraged staff to be a “shining star at the workplace and a lamp at home,” underlining the importance of compassion and positivity.
Vice chairman Jude Jerald D'Silva, directors Joseph Anil Patrao, Elroy Crasto, Andrew D'Souza, David D'Souza, Herold Monteiro, Roshan D'Souza, Melwyn Vas, Dr Freeda F D'Souza, Irene Rebello, Dr Gerald Pinto, Vincent Lasrado, professional directors, C G Pinto, Sushanth Saldanha, board of management members Sharmila Menezes, Felix D'Cruz and Alwyn Monteiro were present.
Deputy general manager Raj F Menezes, proposed vote of thanks and senior manager Deril Lasrado compered the programme.