Mangalore, Oct 26, 2013 : Dr. N Vinay Hegde, Chancellor of Nitte University, inaugurated the 83rd Foundation Day celebrations of Vijaya Bank at a function held at the SDM College Auditorium in Mangalore on October 25, Friday.
Speaking on the occasion, Hegde said Vijaya Bank has contributed significantly to the growth of the banking sector. He said the bank has won the hearts of crores of customers today thanks to the farsightedness of its Founder President Attavara Balakrishna Shetty and Sunder Ram Shetty, the brain behind the establishment of the Bank. “Today, the bank has registered rapid strides through effective utilization of technology, he said.
Five distinguished customers of the Bank were honoured on the occasion.
Raviraj Shetty, Assistant General Manager, who spoke on the occasion, said the Bank having 1470 branches at present has registered a business of Rs 1,75,000 crores.
Kishanchandra Shetty, Channabasayya, Chief Managers and several others were present