Central Bank to open 101 branches on single day

Pune, Oct. 21: The Central Bank of India will open 101 new branches across the country on December 21, 2011 to mark completion of 100 years of its existence.

The bank also plans to open new ATMs to take their number all over India to 2011, Mr Mohan Vasant Tanksale, Chairman & Managing Director of the bank, said.

On his maiden visit to its Pune Zonal Office, Mr Tanksale said that the western part of Maharashtra held vast potential for increasing business. More customer-friendly products and facilities are in the pipeline and will be launched shortly, he added.

Ms Sandhya Dalal, Head Cashier of Bajaj Residential Area Branch, who foiled an attempt of dacoity at the branch by her presence of mind, was felicitated by the CMD during his visit.