Date:26/03/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/03/26/stories/2008032653980400.htm

Karnataka - Bangalore

Federal Bank expands network

Bangalore: Federal Bank, a Kochi-based private bank, is expanding its nationwide network to 600 branches with the opening of 26 new branches in 11 States on March 26. Three of the 26 new branches are in Karnataka, where the bank has a deposit base of Rs. 800 crore. During the current financial year the bank has opened nine new branches in the State, taking the total number to 37 in the State. — Special Correspondent