ICICI Bank
Limited is one of India’s largest private sector banks, headquartered in Mumbai. Founded in 1994 as a subsidiary of the development finance institution ICICI Limited, it offers a full spectrum of retail, corporate, and international banking services. The bank plays a major role in digital banking innovation and financial inclusion in India. Key facts Founded: 1994, Vadodara, India Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Total assets: ₹26.42 trillion (as of March 31, 2025) Branches/ATMs: 6,983 branches and 16,285 ATMs in India (2025) Stock listings: BSE: 532174, NSE: ICICIBANK, NYSE: IBN
HDFC Bank
HDFC Bank is one of India’s largest private sector banks, offering a broad range of financial services to individuals, businesses, and government entities. Headquartered in Mumbai, it has become a leader in retail banking, digital innovation, and financial inclusion since its inception in the 1990s. Key facts Founded: 1994 Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Parent company: Housing Development Finance Corporation (merged in 2023) CEO (2024): Sashidhar Jagdishan Number of branches: Over 7,000 across India
Bank of Baroda
Bank of Baroda is an Indian public sector bank headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat. It is one of India’s largest nationalized banks, offering a full range of retail, corporate, and international banking services. With a broad domestic and global presence, it plays a pivotal role in India’s public banking network and financial inclusion efforts. Key facts Founded: July 20, 1908 Headquarters: Vadodara, Gujarat, India Ownership: Government of India (majority stake) Chairperson (as of 2024): Hasmukh Adhia Branches: 8,000+ in India and abroad
Punjab National Bank
Punjab National Bank (PNB) is a leading Indian public sector bank headquartered in New Delhi. Established in 1895 as the country’s first Swadeshi bank, it remains one of India’s largest government-owned financial institutions, offering a broad range of retail, corporate, and international banking services. Key facts Founded: April 12, 1895, Lahore (now Pakistan) Headquarters: New Delhi, India Ownership: Government of India (major shareholder since 1969) Branches & outlets: Over 10,000 branches and 50,000+ service touchpoints (2023) Global business volume: ₹22.5 trillion (as of September 2023)
State Bank of India
The State Bank of India (SBI) is India’s largest public sector bank and one of the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in Mumbai, it serves as a cornerstone of India’s banking system, offering a wide range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services to millions of customers domestically and abroad. Key facts Founded: 1955 (as SBI, roots trace to 1806) Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Ownership: Government of India (majority stake) Chairperson (2024): Dinesh Kumar Khara Global presence: Over 200 offices in 30+ countries