Karur Vysya Bank Opens New Pune Branch, Expands Network to 899

16 Jan 2026 CW Team

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Major Kamlesh Bajaj (Retd.), Bombay Engineering Group, Indian Army, and Dr. Hemalata R. Jalgaonkar, BAMS, MS (Gynaecology), Ph.D., Principal and Head of Department, Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune. The new branch is expected to cater to the rising banking needs of individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses in the area.

The Sahakar Nagar branch will offer a comprehensive range of banking services, including savings and current accounts, deposits and loan products. Customers will have access to tailored financial solutions across retail, institutional and consumer lending segments, enabling them to carry out both basic and specialised banking transactions under one roof.

Commenting on the expansion, Ramesh Babu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Karur Vysya Bank, said, “We are happy to announce the opening of our new branch in Pune, which is an important step in strengthening our presence in Maharashtra. With the rapid growth of MSMEs and entrepreneurial activity, Pune represents a significant market for us. Our mission remains to serve retail customers as well as small and medium enterprises by offering customised financial solutions, credit support and digital banking services. This expansion underlines our commitment to supporting regional businesses and contributing to economic development.”

In addition to branch-based services, KVB continues to enhance its digital banking capabilities. The KVB DLite mobile banking application offers over 150 financial and non-financial features, delivering greater convenience and efficiency. Combined with internet banking facilities, the bank aims to provide customers with secure, seamless and modern access to banking services anytime and anywhere.

Through continued physical and digital expansion, Karur Vysya Bank remains focused on deepening customer engagement and supporting local economic growth across its operating markets.

Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has expanded its footprint in Maharashtra with the inauguration of a new branch at Sahakar Nagar in Pune, reinforcing its focus on growth in key urban and MSME-driven markets. With this addition, the bank’s all-India branch network has grown to 899 branches.The inauguration ceremony was attended by Major Kamlesh Bajaj (Retd.), Bombay Engineering Group, Indian Army, and Dr. Hemalata R. Jalgaonkar, BAMS, MS (Gynaecology), Ph.D., Principal and Head of Department, Ashtang Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Pune. The new branch is expected to cater to the rising banking needs of individuals, professionals, entrepreneurs and businesses in the area.The Sahakar Nagar branch will offer a comprehensive range of banking services, including savings and current accounts, deposits and loan products. Customers will have access to tailored financial solutions across retail, institutional and consumer lending segments, enabling them to carry out both basic and specialised banking transactions under one roof.Commenting on the expansion, Ramesh Babu, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Karur Vysya Bank, said, “We are happy to announce the opening of our new branch in Pune, which is an important step in strengthening our presence in Maharashtra. With the rapid growth of MSMEs and entrepreneurial activity, Pune represents a significant market for us. Our mission remains to serve retail customers as well as small and medium enterprises by offering customised financial solutions, credit support and digital banking services. This expansion underlines our commitment to supporting regional businesses and contributing to economic development.”In addition to branch-based services, KVB continues to enhance its digital banking capabilities. The KVB DLite mobile banking application offers over 150 financial and non-financial features, delivering greater convenience and efficiency. Combined with internet banking facilities, the bank aims to provide customers with secure, seamless and modern access to banking services anytime and anywhere.Through continued physical and digital expansion, Karur Vysya Bank remains focused on deepening customer engagement and supporting local economic growth across its operating markets.

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