Karur Vysya Bank Opens Three New Branches in Three States

13 Aug 2025 CW Team

Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has expanded its network with the inauguration of three new branches in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

The Karur-based private sector bank has opened branches in KK Nagar, Udayanpatti, Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Thane (Maharashtra), and Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Managing Director and CEO Ramesh Babu announced.

Launched on Monday, the branches will provide a full range of banking services including accounts, deposits, loans, and other customer-focused transactions. Babu said the expansion is part of KVB’s strategic plan to strengthen its presence in high-potential markets and bring services closer to customers.

“We are continuously working to enhance service delivery through a blend of physical branches and digital platforms. Last financial year, we opened 50 new branches, and we aim to further strengthen our presence this year to support our growing customer base,” he added.

The bank’s mobile app, KVB DLite, has recently been upgraded to offer over 150 financial and non-financial services.

For the April–June 2025 quarter, KVB reported a net profit of Rs 5.2145 billion, up from Rs 4.5865 billion a year earlier. Total income rose to Rs 30.158 billion from Rs 26.7288 billion in the same period last year.

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