{"id":225551,"date":"2025-08-22T13:28:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=225551"},"modified":"2025-08-22T13:28:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:58:53","slug":"oldest-bank-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/oldest-bank-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Which is the oldest bank in India? 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Over time, more banks were established, merged, or closed, shaping the country\u2019s financial system. Today, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) manages and regulates all banks, ensuring financial stability, controlling money flow, and supporting economic growth. Indian banks now provide services across cities, towns, and villages, making banking accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Oldest_Bank_in_India\"><\/span>The Oldest Bank in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The oldest bank in India, &#8220;The Madras Bank,&#8221; was established in the late 17th century. It was created to serve British traders and the East India Company. Over time, it merged with other banks, and its legacy continues in India\u2019s biggest public sector bank today. Knowing the first bank helps us understand the start of organized banking in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Bank Name:<\/strong> The Madras Bank<\/li><li><strong>Year Founded:<\/strong> 1683<\/li><li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Madras Presidency (now Chennai)<\/li><li><strong>Status:<\/strong> Merged into Bank of Madras in 1843, which later became part of the Imperial Bank of India, and then evolved into the State Bank of India (SBI)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"861\" height=\"557\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-38.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-225557\"\/><figcaption>The Oldest Bank of India estabiled in 1683<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Top_12_Oldest_Banks_in_India\"><\/span>List of Top 12 Oldest Banks in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, many banks were created across India. Some survived for decades, while others merged into bigger banks. These banks played an important role in trade, credit, and India\u2019s financial system. The list below shows the 12 oldest banks and their key details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Rank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Bank Name<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Year Founded<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Status \/ Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The Madras Bank<\/td><td>1683<\/td><td>Madras (Chennai)<\/td><td>Merged into Bank of Madras \u2192 Imperial Bank \u2192 SBI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Bank of Bombay<\/td><td>1720<\/td><td>Bombay (Mumbai)<\/td><td>Closed in 1770<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Bank of Hindustan<\/td><td>1770<\/td><td>Calcutta (Kolkata)<\/td><td>Liquidated in 1832<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>General Bank of Bengal and Bihar<\/td><td>1773<\/td><td>Bengal Presidency<\/td><td>Closed in 1775<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Bengal Bank<\/td><td>1784<\/td><td>Bengal Presidency<\/td><td>Closed in 1791<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>General Bank of India<\/td><td>1786<\/td><td>India<\/td><td>Closed in 1791<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Carnatic Bank<\/td><td>1788<\/td><td>Madras Presidency<\/td><td>Merged into Bank of Madras \u2192 SBI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>British Bank of Madras<\/td><td>1795<\/td><td>Madras Presidency<\/td><td>Merged into Bank of Madras \u2192 SBI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>The Asiatic Bank<\/td><td>1804<\/td><td>Madras Presidency<\/td><td>Merged into Bank of Madras \u2192 SBI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Bank of Calcutta (later Bank of Bengal)<\/td><td>1806<\/td><td>Calcutta (Kolkata)<\/td><td>Merged into Imperial Bank \u2192 SBI<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>Allahabad Bank<\/td><td>1865<\/td><td>Allahabad (UP)<\/td><td>Nationalized in 1969, merged with SBI in 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>Punjab National Bank<\/td><td>1894<\/td><td>Lahore (now Pakistan)<\/td><td>One of the oldest surviving banks, still operating<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">also check bank merger list 2025<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern-Day_Banking_System_in_India\"><\/span>Modern-Day Banking System in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, India\u2019s banking system is very well-organized. Modern-day banking provides services like savings accounts, loans, online banking, and digital payments like UPI across the country, including rural areas. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates and supervises all banks to ensure safety and stability. A strong banking system supports India\u2019s economy, which has a GDP of over $4 trillion, helping businesses grow and improving financial access for millions of people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exam-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check bank exam syllabus<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755849028243\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1: Which is the first bank established in India?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: The first bank in India was The Madras Bank, founded in 1683 in the Madras Presidency (now Chennai).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755849045267\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2: Which is the oldest bank still operating in India?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A: The State Bank of India (SBI) is the oldest bank still functioning today. 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