Bank of Baroda

By Harish Thapar , 13 May 2026

Bank of Baroda has outlined ambitious corporate lending plans for FY27, targeting a 10 per cent expansion in its Rs. 4.56 lakh crore corporate loan portfolio while maintaining a pipeline of approximately Rs. 50,000 crore in prospective large-ticket financing opportunities. The strategy comes amid broader market concerns regarding subdued private sector capital expenditure in India. However, Managing Director and Chief Executive Debadatta Chand indicated that strong demand for term loans suggests investment activity remains active across several sectors.

By Vibha Dhawan , 21 March 2026

State-owned Bank of Baroda has introduced an innovative credit facility on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling members of women self-help groups (SHGs) to access instant overdrafts digitally. Linked to Prime Minister Jan Dhan Yojana accounts, the initiative allows eligible customers to avail up to Rs 5,000 without visiting a bank branch and use the credit seamlessly for merchant payments.