Karnataka Bank Wins Fintech Award At IBA Tech Honours

19 Jan 2026 CW Team

Karnataka Bank has secured multiple recognitions at the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) Banking Technology Awards, underscoring the Bank’s growing leadership in digital innovation and technology-led customer services.

The Bank emerged as the winner in the Best Fintech & Digital Public Infrastructure Adoption category, highlighting its strong focus on leveraging fintech partnerships and India’s Digital Public Infrastructure ecosystem to enhance banking efficiency and accessibility.

In addition, Karnataka Bank was adjudged runner-up in the Best Tech Talent category and received Special Mentions under Best Technology Bank, Best Digital Financial Inclusion and Best Digital Sales, reflecting its comprehensive progress across digital transformation initiatives.

Speaking on the achievement, Mr Raghavendra S. Bhat, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said the awards recognise the combined efforts of the Bank’s IT and business teams in driving innovation, strengthening digital capabilities and delivering customer-centric banking solutions. He reaffirmed the Bank’s commitment to continuously advancing technology adoption to meet evolving customer expectations.

The honours at the IBA Banking Technology Awards reaffirm Karnataka Bank’s position as a forward-looking institution focused on digital excellence, financial inclusion and sustainable innovation.

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