About Us

A universal bank committed to inclusive banking and holistic development​On August 23, 2015, Bandhan Bank was born with a bouquet of products for customers in all segments. In its journey from an NGO to an NBFC and finally a universal bank, the objective has remained reaching out to the unbanked and the under-banked and providing last-mile banking for all, big or small. Driven by the philosophy of ‘Aapka Bhala. Sabki Bhalai.’, (Your benefit. Everyone’s welfare.) Bandhan Bank’s core purpose has graduated from financial inclusion to inclusive banking.

Our Story

It all began in the 1990s, when Chandra Shekhar Ghosh observed the plight of Kolkata’s small-time traders. To grow their businesses, they had no option except high-interest loans from traditional moneylenders. His deep desire to help these marginal business owners led to the creation of Bandhan, a microfinance institution providing loans – and hope – to the poorest. In a decade and a half, Bandhan made history by transforming into a universal bank that serves all socio-economic sections across the country. Today, Bandhan has truly expanded, but its mission remains the same – to build a financially-inclusive India.

Information and photos taken from the site: bandhanbank.com