Abhyudaya Co-op. Bank Ltd., one of the
leading Urban Co-operative Banks in India, in its outlook
and approach, has the objective of progress and prosperity
of all. From a humble beginning in January 1964 as a
Co-operative Credit society with a share capital of a merely
Rs.5,000/- held by 83 members, today Abhyudaya Co-op Bank
has become one of the large Urban Co-operative Banks with a
"Scheduled Bank" status. The Bank has been converted into a
”Multi-State Scheduled Urban Co-op. Bank " w.e.f. 11th
January, 2007. The area of operation which was restricted to
the State of Maharashtra has now been extended to Karnataka
& Gujarat State. Currently, the capital base of the bank
stands at Rs. 72 Crore and Reserves at Rs.735.11 Crore
as on 31.03.2011
The bank has 1,38,000 members and more than 14 lakh
depositors. The Bank has seen a tremendous growth in
deposits. The deposits of the bank are over Rs. 5260.63
Crore as on 31.03.2011, which were
Rs. 4170.62 Crore as at
the end of the financial year 2009-2010. The loans and
advances stood at
Rs. 3452.66 Crore as on 31.03.2011. The
bank had posted a “Net Profit of Rs.
77.96 Crore as on
31.03.2011”. The growth rate of the bank compares well with
that of others in the sector. The Bank has maintained a
steady growth. The bank has been paying dividend @ 15% to
its members.
The Bank has launched different loan schemes tailor-made to
suit the needs of various customers. The schemes aim at
providing loans for purchase or construction of residential
premises, repair/renovation of house property, purchase of
car, seeking higher education and for purchase of household
consumer durable. One of the loan schemes, viz. "Udyog Vikas
Yojana" is specially designed for the benefit of small
entrepreneurs and businessmen. The procedure for sanctioning
of loans under the schemes has been simplified and relaxed
with a view to benefit the customers and facilitating speedy
sanction of loans. The Bank has total
105 branches including
a Mobile Bank at Navi Mumbai. Bank is committed to spread
network of branches throughout the State and provide much
needed banking services to the population, which has been
deprived of the banking facilities.
Innovative Banking is another area of operation that
Abhyudaya is currently focusing on for a sustainable long
term growth. The Bank has always endeavored for providing
excellent customer service with the help of the latest
technology. The Bank has provided fully computerized
services to its valued clients. Bank is offering 11 hours
fully computerized services and 7 days working at 18
branches and 24 hours ATM service at 86 branches.