Syndicate Bank to open 200 ATMs soon

Syndicate Bank is planning to set up 200 ATMs in various parts of the country, according to its Executive Director, Mr M. Anjaneya Prasad.

Speaking after inaugurating the new premises of existing branch at Pathergatty here on Monday, Mr Prasad said the proposed ATMs would have advanced technology features such as biometric capabilities and touch-screen facilities.

Syndicate Bank now has over 2,550 branches and 1,100 ATMs spread across 574 centres across the country.

Mr Prasad also advised employees to get updated with the latest products and services of the bank so as to give the best customer service.

New accounts

There was a need to mobilise more number of new accounts, he added.

Syndicate Bank posted a net profit Rs 666 crore as against Rs 503 crore in the half-year ended September 30, 2011, marking a 32 per cent growth over the year-ago period.

The total business stood at Rs 2,55,286 crore, according to a release.

nagsridhu@thehindu.co.in