The Central Bank of India celebrated the 144th birth anniversary of its founder, Sorabji Pochkhanawala, the visionary behind India’s first Swadeshi Bank, established in 1911.
The Founders’ Day programme, held at the Bank’s Zonal Office in New Delhi, was inaugurated by Shishram Tundwal, Zonal Head, Delhi Zone, in the presence of esteemed customers and dedicated staff members.
Tundwal highlighted the Bank’s strong performance in the quarter ending June 2025, reporting a 32.84% growth in net profit, with ROA improving to 1.02% and ROE rising to 14.17%.
He also announced upcoming initiatives, including a Property Expo and an MSME Outreach Campaign scheduled for August 2025.
Encouraging staff participation, Tundwal urged employees to actively contribute to the Bank’s recently launched “Each One Fetch One 6.0” campaign, aimed at expanding the customer base.
A patriot and visionary, Sorabji Pochkhanawala laid the foundation for a truly Indian-owned banking institution that continues to champion financial empowerment and inclusion.
The celebration concluded with a vote of thanks, marking yet another milestone in the Bank’s more than century-long journey of service to the nation.