Media Release

Mumbai, Sep 2: Bharat Bank, one of country’s respected multi state scheduled co-operative banks, celebrated its 47th Foundation Day with renewed commitment towards the people it has faithfully served for more than 4 decades, on August 21 at its head office in Goregaon East.

The event was inaugurated by the Bank’s working president Suryakant Jaya Suvarna, who first sought the blessings of Brahmashree Narayana Guru and then cut the cake to formally begin the celebration.

Speaking to the officers, staff, and well-wishers of the bank, Suryakant Jayasuwarna said, “Today, as we look back on Bharat Bank’s 47 years of successful journey, it fills our hearts with immense joy and pride. From a small sapling, the Bank has grown into a mighty tree. This achievement has been possible due to the hard work of every officer and staff member, along with the trust placed in us by our lacs of customers, shareholders, and well-wishers. The Bank is not just about providing financial services; it is about realising people’s dreams. That is our true pride. In the coming decades, Bharat Bank will grow even stronger. As India rises globally with strength, Bharat Bank too is marching ahead hand in hand with the people. We are not just a bank – we are a tradition of trust.”

On this special occasion, the bank redesigned three of its high impact products focused not only to meet financial needs but to also touch lives—rewarding savers, supporting families in owning their homes, and empowering women entrepreneurs to shape India’s future.

At the heart of the announcement was the Bharat Vishwas fixed deposit – 7.65% ROI for 499 Days (for senior citizens) 7.15% ROI (general), a product designed to give people better returns on their savings. It is aimed at strengthening the culture of disciplined saving that is deeply rooted in Indian households and also to safeguard the investor’s interest by diversification of funds in varied safe asset classes. This product ensures that their trust in saving is rewarded with enhanced returns.

For generations, owning a home has remained one of the strongest aspirations in every Indian family. A home is more than bricks and mortar—it is a symbol of stability, dignity, and pride. Recognising this, Bharat Bank re-introduced Griha Samriddhi, a housing loan with reduced charges and increased the loan limit upto Rs 3 crore that lightens the financial burden for families dreaming of their own space.

The bank also gave a special focus to women through the launch of Vanita Udyami, a business loan designed exclusively for women entrepreneurs. Bharat Bank believes that empowering women in business does not just transform individual lives but uplifts entire communities. By offering loans with attractive interest rates, easier documentation and quicker approval process, Vanita Udyami provides women with the foundation they need to start or grow their enterprises, thereby contributing to a stronger, more inclusive economy.

Reflecting on the years of journey, the management of Bharat Bank shared that the Bank has seen itself as an institution of trust, built by the people and for the people. The vision has always been rooted in the belief that banking must serve a larger purpose—of easing burdens, enabling dreams, and uplifting society.

Bharat Bank expressed its appreciation for national initiatives that encourage entrepreneurs and businesses. The launch of these products also highlights Bharat Bank’s long-standing philosophy of creating a real social impact.

Over the years, the bank has supported countless families during times of need, stood beside entrepreneurs in their early struggles, and rewarded savers for their trust. With every initiative, the bank has attempted to bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement, always staying close to the lives of the people.

Bharat Bank continues to stand out as a people’s Bank. It has shown that banking is not just about numbers, interest rates, or repayments, but about hope, dignity, and progress. The redesigned products—Bharat Vishwas fixed deposit, Griha Samriddhi, and Vanita Udyami—are more than financial instruments; they are promises to the people of Bharat that the bank will continue to walk beside them, helping them to save, build, and grow.

On this foundation day, Bharat Bank once again reaffirmed its guiding principle: banking should not merely be about transactions, but about transforming lives.

On this occasion, vice president Somnath B Amin, directors Gauresh R Kotian and Jayashree M Hejamadi, managing director and CEO Vidyanand S Karkera, joint managing director Dinesh B Salian, and general managers Vishwanath G Suvarna and Janardhana M Poojary were present.