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CanBank set for big expansion

18 Nov 2010 Evaluate

Canara Bank would launch 105 branches and ATMs each, across the country on November 19. Out of 105 branches being opened, 93 are in the semi-urban and rural areas. These branches are spread across 22 states and 10 of them are micro-finance branches.

To support inclusive growth and drive financial inclusion, the bank would also issue 100,000 General Credit Cards (GCC), 50,000 Smart Cards and open 10 Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling Centres (FLCC) pan-India. With the nationwide opening of 105 branches and 105 ATMs, the bank’s domestic network would be expanded to 3,167 branches and 2,122 ATMs.

The bank has set a target of adding 1,000 branches and doubling the ATM network to 4,000 within the next two-three years. The bank also plans to open branches in Bahrain, South Africa, Qatar, Germany, Oman, the USA, Brazil, Tanzania and Japan.crackcrack

Peers
Company Name CMP
State Bank Of India 997.00
PNB 116.65
Bank Of Baroda 237.80
Canara Bank 123.90
Union Bank Of India 178.00
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