Bandhan Bank Inaugurates 18 New Branches in Four States

26 Jun 2025 CW Team

Private lender Bandhan Bank announced that it had opened 18 new branches across four states in the country. Of these, seven branches were set up in Jharkhand, five in Andhra Pradesh, and three each in Bihar and Odisha.

The bank stated that all the new branches would cater to semi-urban and rural areas in these states. With this expansion, the total number of Bandhan Bank’s banking outlets across the country has increased to 6,300.

The bank’s management indicated that it remained committed to delivering exceptional customer service by tailoring its products and services to meet evolving customer needs. It also emphasised that as the bank continued its nationwide expansion, it would stay focussed on sustainable growth and providing innovative solutions.

Bandhan Bank now has a presence in 35 out of 36 states and union territories in the country.

News source: Daily Excelsior

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