{"id":45240,"date":"2026-08-05T23:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T18:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=45240"},"modified":"2026-08-06T02:35:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T21:05:15","slug":"bank-merger-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Bank Mergers List in India, 1993 to 2026, Latest Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Bank_Merger_News_2026\" >Bank Merger News 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Complete_Bank_Merger_List_in_India_1993%E2%80%932026\" >Complete Bank Merger List in India (1993\u20132026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Major_Public_Sector_Bank_Mergers\" >Major Public Sector Bank Mergers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#SBI_Merger_2017\" >SBI Merger (2017)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Bank_of_Baroda_Merger_2019\" >Bank of Baroda Merger (2019)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Mega_PSU_Bank_Mergers_2020\" >Mega PSU Bank Mergers (2020)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Recent_Private_Sector_Bank_Mergers_in_India\" >Recent Private Sector Bank Mergers in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#HDFC_Ltd_Merged_with_HDFC_Bank_2023\" >HDFC Ltd. Merged with HDFC Bank (2023)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#DBS_Bank_India_Merged_with_Lakshmi_Vilas_Bank_2020\" >DBS Bank India Merged with Lakshmi Vilas Bank (2020)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#IDFC_Bank_Merged_with_Capital_First_2018\" >IDFC Bank Merged with Capital First (2018)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_Merged_with_ING_Vysya_Bank_2015\" >Kotak Mahindra Bank Merged with ING Vysya Bank (2015)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Earlier_Private_Sector_Bank_Mergers\" >Earlier Private Sector Bank Mergers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#List_of_Merged_Public_Sector_Banks\" >List of Merged Public Sector Banks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#List_of_Public_Sector_Banks_Operating_Independently\" >List of Public Sector Banks Operating Independently<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Why_do_Bank_Mergers_Happen\" >Why do Bank Mergers Happen?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/bank-merger-list\/#Objectives_of_Bank_Mergers_in_India\" >Objectives of Bank Mergers in India<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>India&#8217;s banking sector has undergone significant transformation through a series of mergers aimed at creating stronger and more efficient financial institutions. Over the years, the Government of India has consolidated several public sector banks (PSBs) to improve their financial health, enhance customer service, and build globally competitive banks. These mergers have reduced the number of public sector banks from 27 to 12, making India&#8217;s banking system more robust and technologically advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For aspirants preparing for IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, RBI, NABARD, SSC, UPSC, Insurance, and other Government Exams, questions related to bank mergers are frequently asked in the Banking &amp; Financial Awareness section. This article provides the latest bank merger news, a complete merger list from 1993 to 2026, merger timeline, customer impact, and other important details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-merger-news-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_Merger_News_2026\"><\/span>Bank Merger News 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports regarding another round of public sector bank consolidation, popularly known as PSU Bank Merger 2.0, have attracted considerable attention. While several media reports suggested that smaller public sector banks could be merged with larger banks, the Government of India has clarified that no formal proposal for fresh PSU bank mergers is currently under consideration. Candidates should rely only on official notifications for examination purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-latest-updates\"><strong>Latest Updates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>India currently has <strong>12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media reports have speculated about another round of PSU bank consolidation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Government has clarified that <strong>no official proposal has been approved<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that bank consolidation remains a long-term policy discussion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any future mergers will be announced officially by the Ministry of Finance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Reports suggesting that the number of PSBs will reduce from 12 to 4 remain speculative unless officially announced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/bank-exam-syllabus\/?ref=conttm-bank-merger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check bank exam syllabus<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-complete-bank-merger-list-in-india-1993-2026\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_Bank_Merger_List_in_India_1993%E2%80%932026\"><\/span>Complete Bank Merger List in India (1993\u20132026)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India has witnessed several mergers involving public sector banks, private sector banks, foreign banks, and local area banks over the last three decades. The following table provides the complete year-wise list of major bank mergers in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Acquiring Bank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Acquired Bank(s)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punjab National Bank<\/td><td>New Bank of India<\/td><td>1993<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank of India<\/td><td>Bank of Karad Ltd.<\/td><td>1995<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Bank of India<\/td><td>Kashinath State Bank<\/td><td>1996<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oriental Bank of Commerce<\/td><td>Punjab Cooperative Bank<\/td><td>1997<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oriental Bank of Commerce<\/td><td>Bari Doab Bank<\/td><td>1999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Union Bank of India<\/td><td>Sikkim Bank<\/td><td>1999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank of Baroda<\/td><td>Bareilly Corporation Bank<\/td><td>1999<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDFC Bank<\/td><td>Times Bank<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Bank<\/td><td>Bank of Madura<\/td><td>2001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Bank<\/td><td>ICICI Ltd. (Reverse Merger)<\/td><td>2002<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank of Baroda<\/td><td>Banaras State Bank<\/td><td>2002<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punjab National Bank<\/td><td>Nedungadi Bank<\/td><td>2003<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oriental Bank of Commerce<\/td><td>Global Trust Bank<\/td><td>2004<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank of Baroda<\/td><td>South Gujarat Local Area Bank<\/td><td>2004<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank of Punjab<\/td><td>Centurion Bank<\/td><td>2005<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IDBI Bank<\/td><td>United Western Bank<\/td><td>2006<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Centurion Bank of Punjab<\/td><td>Lord Krishna Bank<\/td><td>2006<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Overseas Bank<\/td><td>Bharat Overseas Bank<\/td><td>2007<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Bank<\/td><td>Sangli Bank<\/td><td>2007<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDFC Bank<\/td><td>Centurion Bank of Punjab<\/td><td>2008<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Bank<\/td><td>Bank of Rajasthan<\/td><td>2010<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kotak Mahindra Bank<\/td><td>ING Vysya Bank<\/td><td>2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Bank of India<\/td><td>SBBJ, SBH, SBM, SBP, SBT &amp; Bharatiya Mahila Bank<\/td><td>2017<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IDFC Bank<\/td><td>Capital First (IDFC FIRST Bank)<\/td><td>2018<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bank of Baroda<\/td><td>Dena Bank &amp; Vijaya Bank<\/td><td>Effective: 1 April 2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Punjab National Bank<\/td><td>Oriental Bank of Commerce &amp; United Bank of India<\/td><td>Announced: 2019Effective: 1 April 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Canara Bank<\/td><td>Syndicate Bank<\/td><td>Announced: 2019Effective: 1 April 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Union Bank of India<\/td><td>Andhra Bank &amp; Corporation Bank<\/td><td>Announced: 2019Effective: 1 April 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Indian Bank<\/td><td>Allahabad Bank<\/td><td>Announced: 2019Effective: 1 April 2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DBS Bank India<\/td><td>Lakshmi Vilas Bank<\/td><td>2020<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDFC Ltd.<\/td><td>HDFC Bank<\/td><td>Effective: 1 July 2023<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-major-public-sector-bank-mergers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Public_Sector_Bank_Mergers\"><\/span>Major Public Sector Bank Mergers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest transformation in India&#8217;s banking sector took place between 2017 and 2020, when the Government merged multiple public sector banks to create larger and stronger institutions. These mergers improved operational efficiency, expanded branch networks, and enhanced the banks&#8217; lending capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sbi-merger-2017\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SBI_Merger_2017\"><\/span>SBI Merger (2017)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 1 April 2017, the State Bank of India merged its five associate banks and Bharatiya Mahila Bank into a single entity. This became India&#8217;s largest banking merger and significantly strengthened SBI&#8217;s position among the world&#8217;s leading banks. Banks Merged with SBI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Bank of Mysore (SBM)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Bank of Patiala (SBP)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>State Bank of Travancore (SBT)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/monthly-current-affairs-pdf\/?ref=conttm-bank-mergers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download free monthly current affairs PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bank-of-baroda-merger-2019\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bank_of_Baroda_Merger_2019\"><\/span>Bank of Baroda Merger (2019)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 1 April 2019, Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank were merged with Bank of Baroda. This was India&#8217;s first three-way merger of public sector banks and created the country&#8217;s third-largest PSU bank by assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First three-way PSU bank merger<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created the third-largest PSU bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved operational efficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanded customer base<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthened capital position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mega-psu-bank-mergers-2020\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mega_PSU_Bank_Mergers_2020\"><\/span>Mega PSU Bank Mergers (2020)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government announced the merger of ten public sector banks into four anchor banks in August 2019, and the mergers became effective on <strong>1 April 2020<\/strong>. This reduced the total number of public sector banks from 18 to 12, making the banking system stronger and more efficient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Anchor Bank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Merged Bank(s)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Major Outcomes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Punjab National Bank (PNB)<\/strong><\/td><td>Oriental Bank of CommerceUnited Bank of India<\/td><td>\u2022 Became India&#8217;s second-largest PSU bank by branch network.\u2022 Expanded lending capacity.\u2022 Improved geographical reach.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Canara Bank<\/strong><\/td><td>Syndicate Bank<\/td><td>\u2022 Became the fourth-largest public sector bank.\u2022 Expanded branch network.\u2022 Strengthened retail and agricultural banking.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Union Bank of India<\/strong><\/td><td>Andhra BankCorporation Bank<\/td><td>\u2022 Improved presence across southern and western India.\u2022 Enhanced MSME and retail lending.\u2022 Increased operational efficiency.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Indian Bank<\/strong><\/td><td>Allahabad Bank<\/td><td>\u2022 Strengthened pan-India presence.\u2022 Improved capital adequacy.\u2022 Enhanced financial stability.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recent-private-sector-bank-mergers-in-india\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_Private_Sector_Bank_Mergers_in_India\"><\/span>Recent Private Sector Bank Mergers in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from public sector bank consolidation, India has also witnessed several major mergers in the private banking sector. These mergers were primarily aimed at expanding customer reach, strengthening retail banking, improving digital capabilities, and increasing market share. Some of these mergers significantly reshaped India&#8217;s private banking landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hdfc-ltd-merged-with-hdfc-bank-2023\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HDFC_Ltd_Merged_with_HDFC_Bank_2023\"><\/span>HDFC Ltd. Merged with HDFC Bank (2023)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>1 July 2023<\/strong>, Housing Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) Ltd. merged with HDFC Bank, creating one of the world&#8217;s largest financial institutions by market capitalization. The merger integrated housing finance with banking services under a single entity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effective Date: <strong>1 July 2023<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Merged Entity: HDFC Ltd. + HDFC Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created one of India&#8217;s largest private sector banks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved housing loan and retail banking integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced digital banking and financial product offerings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dbs-bank-india-merged-with-lakshmi-vilas-bank-2020\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DBS_Bank_India_Merged_with_Lakshmi_Vilas_Bank_2020\"><\/span>DBS Bank India Merged with Lakshmi Vilas Bank (2020)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In November 2020, the RBI approved the amalgamation of Lakshmi Vilas Bank with DBS Bank India to safeguard depositors&#8217; interests. The merger helped stabilize the financially stressed Lakshmi Vilas Bank while expanding DBS Bank&#8217;s presence in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effective Date: <strong>27 November 2020<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protected depositors and ensured uninterrupted banking services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanded DBS Bank India&#8217;s branch network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthened digital banking services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-idfc-bank-merged-with-capital-first-2018\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IDFC_Bank_Merged_with_Capital_First_2018\"><\/span>IDFC Bank Merged with Capital First (2018)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IDFC Bank merged with Capital First in December 2018 to create <strong>IDFC FIRST Bank<\/strong>. The merger enabled the bank to strengthen its retail lending portfolio and diversify its customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formation of IDFC FIRST Bank<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanded retail loan portfolio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased customer reach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved retail banking capabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kotak-mahindra-bank-merged-with-ing-vysya-bank-2015\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kotak_Mahindra_Bank_Merged_with_ING_Vysya_Bank_2015\"><\/span>Kotak Mahindra Bank Merged with ING Vysya Bank (2015)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The merger between Kotak Mahindra Bank and ING Vysya Bank was one of India&#8217;s largest private sector banking mergers. It significantly enhanced Kotak Mahindra Bank&#8217;s branch network and customer base across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effective Year: <strong>2015<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanded pan-India presence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased branch network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved product offerings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced operational efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/current-affairs\/?ref=conttm-bank-mergers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download Last 6 months current affairs PDF<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-earlier-private-sector-bank-mergers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earlier_Private_Sector_Bank_Mergers\"><\/span>Earlier Private Sector Bank Mergers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several important mergers took place before 2015, helping shape today&#8217;s private banking industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Acquiring Bank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Merged Bank<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDFC Bank<\/td><td>Times Bank<\/td><td>2000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Bank<\/td><td>Bank of Madura<\/td><td>2001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Bank<\/td><td>ICICI Ltd.<\/td><td>2002<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Bank<\/td><td>Sangli Bank<\/td><td>2007<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDFC Bank<\/td><td>Centurion Bank of Punjab<\/td><td>2008<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Bank<\/td><td>Bank of Rajasthan<\/td><td>2010<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-list-of-merged-public-sector-banks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Merged_Public_Sector_Banks\"><\/span>List of Merged Public Sector Banks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following the consolidation drive between 2017 and 2020, six public sector banks became anchor banks by absorbing other government-owned banks. 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