Bandhan Bank marks 11 years with 2,000th branch milestone, expands network to 6,400 outlets

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

KOLKATA, AUGUST 24, 2026

Bandhan Bank marked its 11th anniversary with a significant milestone in its growth journey, inaugurating its 2,000th branch at Egmore in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With the addition of the new branch, the Bank’s total network of banking outlets across India has grown to 6,400, strengthening its presence across urban, semi-urban and rural markets.

The milestone places Bandhan Bank among the top three private sector banks in India in terms of branch network, underlining its continued focus on expanding access to formal banking services and deepening financial inclusion across the country.

On the digital front, the Bank also launched mBandhan Lite, a simplified mobile banking application specifically designed for its microfinance customers. The app aims to make digital banking more accessible, intuitive and inclusive for customers who may be new to digital financial services.

mBandhan Lite offers a range of features, including Aadhaar-based onboarding, account tracking, loan repayment, access to statements and certificates, chatbot assistance and multilingual support in English, Hindi and Bengali. These features are intended to provide customers with a convenient and seamless way to access essential banking services.

The twin milestones reflect Bandhan Bank’s strategy of expanding both its physical and digital banking footprint to meet the evolving needs of customers. While the 2,000th branch marks the continued expansion of its brick-and-mortar network, mBandhan Lite seeks to simplify digital banking and extend the benefits of technology to its microfinance customer base.

Commenting on the occasion, Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD & CEO, Bandhan Bank, said, “Today is a proud moment for all of us at Bandhan Bank. The opening of our 2,000th branch highlights the scale of our growth and our commitment to bringing banking closer to customers across geographies. With the launch of the branch in Egmore, Chennai, the total number of banking outlets touches 6,400.

 “The launch of mBandhan Lite reflects our focus on making essential banking services accessible to our microfinance customers. As we celebrate these milestones, we remain committed to delivering seamless and inclusive banking experiences that empower individuals, businesses and communities across India.”

Bandhan Bank currently has a presence across 35 of India’s 36 states and union territories and serves more than 3.2 crore customers through its network of 6,400 banking outlets.