Karur Vysya Bank Opens Pattabiram Branch In Chennai

10 Mar 2026 CW Team

Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) opened a new branch in Pattabiram, Chennai, on third March 2026, expanding its presence in the city. The branch at No. 11 MG Road brings the bank's total network to 901 branches across India and adds to its service capacity in the Avadi and Pattabiram areas.

The facility was inaugurated by Dr E. Kamalanaban, principal of Vel Tech High Tech Dr Rangarajan Dr Sakunthala Engineering College, with the traditional lighting of the Gayathri Lamp performed by Dr Anita Raman, principal of Mahalashmi Women's College of Arts and Science. The onsite automated teller machine was commissioned by Dr C. Sathishbabu, founder of K.C. Multispeciality Hospital, and the event highlighted the bank's engagement with local educational and health institutions.

The Pattabiram branch will offer a full range of banking services, including savings and current accounts, deposits and loans, and will support both routine transactions and specialised lending requirements for retail, institutional and consumer customers. The expansion is presented as part of KVB's strategy to provide modern banking facilities and to strengthen relationships with residents and the growing business community.

KVB provides internet and mobile banking, and its mobile banking application, KVB DLite, offers over 150 features and was recently upgraded with customer friendly enhancements. The bank reported a network of 901 branches and over 2,227 ATMs and cash recyclers. As on 31 December 2025, its total business stood at Rs 2,116.47 billion (bn), comprising deposits of Rs 1,145.95 bn and advances of Rs 970.52 bn, while net profit for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 was Rs 6.9 bn and net non performing assets were 0.19 per cent.

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