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{{Short description|Public bank in India}}
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| name = Andhra Bank
| name = Andhra Bank
| logo = Andhra_Bank_logo.svg
| logo = Andhra_Bank_logo.svg
| type = [[Public sector undertakings in India|Public sector undertaking]]
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{NSE|UNIONBANK}}<br />{{BSE|532477}}
| traded_as = {{NSE was|ANDHRABANK}}<br />{{BSE was|532418}}
| industry = [[Banking]]<br />[[Financial services]]
| industry = [[Banking]]<br />[[Financial services]]
| fate = Merged with Union Bank of India
| fate = Merged with [[Union Bank of India]]
| successor = [[Union Bank of India]]
| successor = [[Union Bank of India]]
| founded = {{Start date and years ago|df=yes|1923|11|28}}
| founded = {{Start date and age|df=yes|1923|11|28}}
| founder = [[Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya]]
| founder = [[Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya]]
| hq_location_city = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
| hq_location_city = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
| defunct = {{End date|df=yes|2020|04|01}}
| defunct = {{End date and age|df=yes|2020|4|1}}
| areas_served = {{ubl|India|Dubai|Malaysia|[[Jersey City]], United States}}
| areas_served = {{ubl|India|Dubai|Malaysia|[[Jersey City]], United States}}
| key_people = J. Packirisamy <br> {{small|([[Managing Director|MD]] & [[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]])}}
| key_people = J. Packirisamy <br> {{small|([[Managing Director|MD]] & [[Chief Executive Officer|CEO]])}}
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| assets = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|249311.41|c}} {{small|(2018-19)}}<ref name="report1617"/>
| assets = {{increase}} {{INRConvert|249311.41|c}} {{small|(2018-19)}}<ref name="report1617"/>
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| equity =  
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| num_employees = 20,346  {{small|(2018-19)}}<ref name="report1617"/>
| num_employees = 20,346  {{small|(2018-19)}}<ref name="report1617"/>
| ratio = 13.68%  {{small|(2018-19)}}<ref name="report1617"/>
| ratio = 13.68%  {{small|(2018-19)}}<ref name="report1617"/>
| homepage = {{URL|https://www.andhrabank.in/}}
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'''Andhra Bank''' ({{BSE|532418}}, {{NSE|ANDHRABANK}}) was a medium-sized public sector bank (PSB) of [[India]], with a network of 2885 branches, 4 extension counters, 38 satellite offices and 3798 automated teller machines ([[Automated teller machine|ATMs]]) as of 31 March 2019.<ref name="10K">{{cite web|url= http://www.andhrabank.in/PressReleases/Press%20Release%20March%202016.pdf|title= FY 2015-16 Press Release|publisher= Andhra Bank|access-date= 12 May 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160806002903/http://www.andhrabank.in/PressReleases/Press%20Release%20March%202016.pdf|archive-date= 6 August 2016|url-status= dead}}</ref> During 2011–12, the bank entered the states of [[Tripura]] and [[Himachal Pradesh]]. The bank  operated in 25 states and three Union Territories. Andhra Bank had its headquarters in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India. As per the announcements made by [[Minister of Finance (India)]] in August 2019,<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.businesstoday.in/current/economy-politics/union-bank-andhra-bank-corporation-bank-to-merge-to-become-5th-largest-bank-psb/story/376295.html|title=Union Bank, Andhra Bank, Corporation Bank merger | publisher=BusinessToday}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/merger-of-andhra-bank-with-union-bank-of-india-hurts-self-esteem-of-state-cpi/article29328778.ece|title=Merger of Andhra Bank with Union Bank of India hurts self-esteem of State: CPI|date=2019-09-04|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-09-27|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> Andhra Bank merged with [[Union Bank of India]] in April 2020.
'''Andhra Bank''' (Now [[Union Bank of India]]) was a medium-sized public sector bank (PSB) of [[India]], with a network of 2885 branches, 4 extension counters, 38 satellite offices and 3798 [[automated teller machines]] (ATMs) as of 31 March 2019.<ref name="10K">{{cite web|url= http://www.andhrabank.in/PressReleases/Press%20Release%20March%202016.pdf|title= FY 2015-16 Press Release|publisher= Andhra Bank|access-date= 12 May 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160806002903/http://www.andhrabank.in/PressReleases/Press%20Release%20March%202016.pdf|archive-date= 6 August 2016|url-status= dead}}</ref> During 2011–12, the bank entered the states of [[Tripura]] and [[Himachal Pradesh]]. It operated in 25 states and three union territories. It had its headquarters in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India. Along with [[Corporation Bank]], Andhra Bank was merged with [[Union Bank of India]] in April 2020.


The [[Government of India]] owned 90.85% of its share capital as on 31 March 2019. The state owned [[Life Insurance Corporation of India]] holds 7.80% of the shares. The bank had done a total business of {{INRConvert|3106|b}} and has earned a net profit of {{INRConvert|5.40|b}} for the Financial Year 2015–16.Cabinet approved merger of Andhra Bank & Corporation Bank into Union Bank on 04.03.2020.Board of directors of bank earlier approved merger into union bank on 13.09.2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.uniindia.com/andhra-bank-board-approves-merger-with-union-bank-of-india/business-economy/news/1728888.html|title=Andra Bank Board approves merger with Union Bank Of India}}</ref>
The [[government of India]] owned 90.85% of its share capital as of 31 March 2019. The state-owned [[Life Insurance Corporation]] held 7.80% of the shares. The bank had done a total business of {{INRConvert|3106|b}} and has earned a net profit of {{INRConvert|5.40|b}} for the financial year 2015–16.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Dr Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya.jpg|thumb|[[Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya]], founder of Andhra Bank
[[File:Dr Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya.jpg|thumb|[[Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya]], founder of Andhra Bank
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[[Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya]] founded Andhra Bank in 1923 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh.<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WJp_DAAAQBAJ&pg=PA99|title=India's New Capitalists: Caste, Business, and Industry in a Modern Nation|last=Damodaran|first=H.|date=2008-06-25|publisher=Springer|isbn=9780230594128|pages=99|language=en}}</ref> [[Raja]] [[Yarlagadda Lakshmi Prasad|Yarlagadda]] Sivarama Prasad was the individual who committed the financial resources for starting the institution.<ref name=":0" /> The bank was registered on 20 November 1923 and commenced business on 28 November 1923 with a paid up capital of {{INRConvert|100000}} and an authorised capital of {{INRConvert|1|m}}. In 1956, linguistic division of States was promulgated and Hyderabad was made the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The registered office of the bank was subsequently shifted to Andhra Bank Buildings, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad. In the second phase of nationalisation of commercial banks commenced in April 1980, the bank became a wholly Government-owned. In 1964, the bank merged with Bharat Lakshmi Bank and further consolidated its position in Andhra Pradesh.<ref group=Note>Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya had founded Bharat Lakshmi Bank in 1920 at [[Vijayawada|Bezawada]]. At the time of the take-over Bharat Lakshmi Bank had 16 branches, including one each in Delhi and New Delhi.</ref>
[[ Pattabhi Sitaramayya]] founded Andhra Bank in 1923 in [[Machilipatnam]], [[Madras Presidency]] (present-day [[Andhra Pradesh]]).<ref name=":0">{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WJp_DAAAQBAJ&pg=PA99|title=India's New Capitalists: Caste, Business, and Industry in a Modern Nation|last=Damodaran|first=H.|date=2008-06-25|publisher=Springer|isbn=9780230594128|pages=99|language=en}}</ref> [[Yarlagadda Sivarama Prasad|Raja Yarlagadda Sivarama Prasad]] was the individual who committed the financial resources for starting the institution.<ref name=":0" /> The bank was registered on 20 November 1923 and commenced business on 28 November 1923 with a paid-up capital of {{INRConvert|100000}} and an authorized capital of {{INRConvert|1|m}}. In 1956, linguistic division of States was promulgated and Hyderabad was made the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The registered office of the bank was subsequently shifted to Andhra Bank Buildings, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad. In the second phase of nationalization of commercial banks commenced in April 1980, the bank became wholly Government-owned. In 1964, the bank merged with Bharat Lakshmi Bank and further consolidated its position in Andhra Pradesh.<ref group="Note">Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya had founded Bharat Lakshmi Bank in 1920 at [[Vijayawada|Bezawada]]. At the time of the take-over Bharat Lakshmi Bank had 16 branches, including one each in Delhi and New Delhi.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}</ref>


India First Life Insurance Company is a life insurance company in India. It is a joint venture between two of India's public sector banks&nbsp;– [[Bank of Baroda]] (44%) and Andhra Bank (30%), and UK's financial and investment company Legal & General (26%). It was incorporated in November 2009. It has its headquarters in Mumbai. India First Life made more than {{INRConvert|2|b}} in turnover in just four and half months since the insurance company became operational. India First Life insurance company is headquartered in Mumbai. India First is the first life insurance company to be recommended for ISO certification within 7 months of inception.
India First Life Insurance Company is a life insurance company in India. It is a joint venture between two of India's public sector banks&nbsp;– [[Bank of Baroda]] (44%) and Andhra Bank (30%), and the UK's financial and investment company Legal & General (26%). It was incorporated in November 2009. It has its headquarters in Mumbai. India First Life made more than {{INRConvert|2|b}} in turnover in just four and half months since the insurance company became operational. India First Life Insurance Company is headquartered in Mumbai. India First is the first life insurance company to be recommended for ISO certification within 7 months of inception.{{Citation needed|date=October 2021}}


On 30 August 2019, [[Minister of Finance (India)|Finance Minister]] [[Nirmala Sitharaman]] announced that Andhra Bank and [[Corporation Bank]] would be merged into [[Union Bank of India]]. The proposed merger would make Union Bank of India the fifth largest public sector bank in the country with assets of {{INRConvert|14.59|lc}} and 9,609 branches.<ref>{{cite web | title=Government unveils mega bank merger to revive growth from 5-year low |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/government-unveils-mega-bank-mergers-to-revive-growth-from-5-year-low/articleshow/70911359.cms |access-date=30 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Writer |first1=Staff |title=10 public sector banks to be merged into four |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pnb-obc-and-united-bank-to-be-merged-nirmala-sitharaman-1567158678718.html |website=Mint |access-date=30 August 2019 |language=en |date=30 August 2019}}</ref> The Board of Directors of Andhra Bank approved the merger on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web |title=Andhra Bank board okays merger with UBI |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/andhra-bank-board-okays-merger-with-ubi/article29411194.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=13 September 2019 |language=en-IN |date=13 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Andhra Bank board okays merger with Union Bank of India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/andhra-bank-board-okays-merger-with-union-bank-of-india/articleshow/71117490.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=13 September 2019 |date=13 September 2019}}</ref> The [[Union Council of Ministers|Union Cabinet]] approved the merger on 4 March, and it was completed on 1 April 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ghosh |first1=Shayan |title=Three banks announce merger ratios |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/two-anchor-banks-pnb-union-bank-of-india-disclose-merger-ratios-11583413469591.html |website=Livemint |access-date=6 March 2020 |language=en |date=5 March 2020}}</ref>
On 30 August 2019, [[Minister of Finance (India)|Finance Minister]] [[Nirmala Sitharaman]] announced that Andhra Bank and [[Corporation Bank]] would be merged into [[Union Bank of India]]. The proposed merger would make Union Bank of India the fifth largest public sector bank in the country with assets of {{INRConvert|14.59|lc}} and 9,609 branches.<ref>{{cite news | title=Government unveils mega bank merger to revive growth from 5-year low |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=30 August 2019 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/government-unveils-mega-bank-mergers-to-revive-growth-from-5-year-low/articleshow/70911359.cms |access-date=30 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Staff Writer |title=10 public sector banks to be merged into four |url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/pnb-obc-and-united-bank-to-be-merged-nirmala-sitharaman-1567158678718.html |website=Mint |access-date=30 August 2019 |language=en |date=30 August 2019}}</ref> The Board of Directors of Andhra Bank approved the merger on 13 September.<ref>{{cite web |title=Andhra Bank board okays merger with UBI |url=https://www.thehindu.com/business/andhra-bank-board-okays-merger-with-ubi/article29411194.ece |website=The Hindu |access-date=13 September 2019 |language=en-IN |date=13 September 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Andhra Bank board okays merger with Union Bank of India |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/banking/finance/banking/andhra-bank-board-okays-merger-with-union-bank-of-india/articleshow/71117490.cms |website=The Economic Times |access-date=13 September 2019 |date=13 September 2019}}</ref> The [[Union Council of Ministers|Union Cabinet]] approved the merger on 4 March, and it was completed on 1 April 2020.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ghosh |first1=Shayan |title=Three banks announce merger ratios |url=https://www.livemint.com/market/stock-market-news/two-anchor-banks-pnb-union-bank-of-india-disclose-merger-ratios-11583413469591.html |website=Livemint |access-date=6 March 2020 |language=en |date=5 March 2020}}</ref>


== Products and services ==
== Products and services ==
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[[File:Andhra Bank Complex at Visakhapatnam.jpg|thumb|Andhra Bank Complex at [[Dwaraka Nagar]], Visakhapatnam]]
[[File:Andhra Bank Complex at Visakhapatnam.jpg|thumb|Andhra Bank Complex at [[Dwaraka Nagar]], Visakhapatnam]]


Andhra Bank introduced Internet Banking Facility (AB INFI-net) to all customers of cluster linked branches. Rail Ticket Booking Facility is made available to all debit card holders as well as to internet banking customers through [[Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation|IRCTC]] Website through a separate gateway. Corporate Website is available in English, Hindi and Telugu Languages communicating Bank's image and information.  Bank has been given 'BEST BANK AWARD' a banking technology award by IDRBT, [[Hyderabad]] for extensive use of IT in Semi Urban and Rural Areas on 2 September 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idrbt.ac.in/BT_2006.html|title=IDRBT - Banking Technology Excellence Awards|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924032820/http://www.idrbt.ac.in/BT_2006.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> IBA Jointly with TFCI has conferred the Joint Runner-up Award to the Bank in the ''Best Payments initiative'' category<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iba.org.in/Marbulletin/IBA%20pg1to12.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-07-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070410124543/http://www.iba.org.in/Marbulletin/IBA%20pg1to12.pdf |archive-date=10 April 2007 |df=dmy }}</ref> in recognition of outstanding achievement of the Bank in promoting ATM Channel.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}}
Andhra Bank introduced an Internet Banking Facility (AB INFI-net) to all customers of cluster-linked branches. Rail Ticket Booking Facility is made available to all debit card holders as well as to internet banking customers through [[Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation|IRCTC]] Website through a separate gateway. The Corporate Website is available in English, Hindi and Telugu Languages communicating Bank's image and information.  Bank has been given 'BEST BANK AWARD' a banking technology award by IDRBT, [[Hyderabad]] for extensive use of IT in Semi Urban and Rural Areas on 2 September 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idrbt.ac.in/BT_2006.html|title=IDRBT - Banking Technology Excellence Awards|access-date=14 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924032820/http://www.idrbt.ac.in/BT_2006.html|archive-date=24 September 2015|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref> IBA Jointly with TFCI has conferred the Joint Runner-up Award to the Bank in the ''Best Payments initiative'' category<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iba.org.in/Marbulletin/IBA%20pg1to12.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2015-07-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070410124543/http://www.iba.org.in/Marbulletin/IBA%20pg1to12.pdf |archive-date=10 April 2007 |df=dmy }}</ref> in recognition of outstanding achievement of the Bank in promoting ATM Channel.{{Citation needed|date=January 2009}}


== International expansion ==
== International expansion ==
Andhra Bank opened a representative office in Dubai in May 2006 and another at Jersey City, New Jersey, in June 2009.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}
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Andhra Bank opened a representative office in Dubai in May 2006 and another in Jersey City, New Jersey, in June 2009.


In 2010 Malaysia awarded a commercial banking license to a locally incorporated bank to be jointly owned by [[Bank of Baroda]], [[Indian Overseas Bank]] and Andhra Bank. The new bank, India International Bank (Malaysia), is based in Kuala Lumpur. Andhra Bank will hold a 25% stake in the joint-venture. Bank of Baroda will own 40% and IOB the remaining 35%.
In 2010 Malaysia awarded a commercial banking license to a locally incorporated bank to be jointly owned by [[Bank of Baroda]], [[Indian Overseas Bank]] and Andhra Bank. The new bank, India International Bank (Malaysia), is based in Kuala Lumpur. Andhra Bank will hold a 25% stake in the joint venture. Bank of Baroda will own 40% and IOB the remaining 35%.


Andhra Bank entered MoU with Bank of Baroda and Legal & General Group of UK to form a joint venture life insurance company [[IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company]].  The shareholders' agreement has already been signed and necessary formalities are being completed for setting up of the company. The JV Company is already incorporated in June'08 and is in the process of filing for approvals from IRDA etc. IndiaFirst has commenced operations.
Andhra Bank entered an MoU with the Bank of Baroda and Legal & General Group of the UK to form a joint venture life insurance company IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company.  The shareholders' agreement has already been signed and necessary formalities are being completed for setting up of the company. The JV Company was already incorporated in June'08 and is in the process of filing for approvals from IRDA etc. IndiaFirst has commenced operations.


== Community involvement ==
== Community involvement ==
{{Unreferenced section|date=February 2017}}
{{Unreferenced section|date=February 2017}}
Andhra Bank, along with A P State Government, NABARD, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, IOB and SBH sponsored the Andhra Pradesh Banker's Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, which will offer training to unemployed youth for improving their skills in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Bank, along with A P State Government, NABARD, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, IOB and SBH sponsored the Andhra Pradesh Banker's Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, which will offer training to unemployed youth to improve their skills in Andhra Pradesh.


Andhra Bank adopted Gundugolanu village, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh&nbsp;– the birthplace of its founder, Dr. [[Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya]]. A comprehensive budget with an outlay of {{INRConvert|55.5|m}} was finalised for improving health, sanitation, education and social service facilities in the village.
Andhra Bank adopted Gundugolanu village, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh&nbsp;– the birthplace of its founder, Dr. [[Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya]]. A comprehensive budget with an outlay of {{INRConvert|55.5|m}} was finalized for improving health, sanitation, education and social service facilities in the village.
 
== Merger with Union Bank of India ==
On August 30, 2019, the Government of India announced the amalgamation of Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India, as part of a large-scale consolidation of public sector banks. The merger, which aimed to create the fifth largest public sector lender in the country with assets of approximately ₹14.59 lakh crore, received formal approval from the Union Cabinet on March 4, 2020. The transition became effective on April 1, 2020, with Andhra Bank's shareholders receiving a share swap ratio of 325 equity shares of Union Bank of India for every 1,000 shares held in Andhra Bank. By early 2021, the Union Bank of India had successfully completed the full IT integration and data migration of all former Andhra Bank branches into its core banking systems.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Standard |first=Business |date=2020-03-05 |title=Board of Andhra Bank approves the share exchange ratio for merger into Union Bank of India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/board-of-andhra-bank-approves-the-share-exchange-ratio-for-merger-into-union-bank-of-india-120030501407_1.html |access-date=2026-02-12 |website=www.business-standard.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
{{Portal|Companies|Banks|India}}
{{Portal|Companies|Banks|India}}


*[[List of banks]]
*[[List of banks in India]]
*[[List of banks in India]]


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== References ==
== References ==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20111216011041/http://www.sebi.gov.in/dp/andhrarhp.pdf Draft Red Herring Prospectus of Andhra Bank filed with SEBI]
== External links ==
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20111216011041/http://www.sebi.gov.in/dp/andhrarhp.pdf Draft Red Herring Prospectus of Andhra Bank filed with SEBI]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090524/http://andhrabank.in/PressReleases/Press_Release_March2015.pdf Andhra Bank Press release-March '15]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090524/http://andhrabank.in/PressReleases/Press_Release_March2015.pdf Andhra Bank Press release-March '15]
== External links ==
{{commons category|Andhra Bank}}
* {{Official website|http://www.andhrabank.in}}


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Andhra Bank
Traded asTemplate:NSE was
Template:BSE was
IndustryBanking
Financial services
FateMerged with Union Bank of India
SuccessorUnion Bank of India
Founded28 November 1923; 102 years ago (1923-11-28)
Founder(s)Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya
Defunct1 April 2020; 6 years ago (2020-04-01)
Headquarters
Areas served
Key people
J. Packirisamy
(MD & CEO)
ProductsConsumer banking, Credit cards, corporate banking, finance and insurance, private banking, wealth management, Agricultural Loans
RevenueIncrease20,977.26 crore (US$2.9 billion) (2018-19)[1]
Decrease5,023.12 crore (US$700 million) (2018-19))[1]
Increase−2,786.13 crore (US$−390 million) (2018-19)[1]
Total assetsIncrease 249,311.41 crore (US$35 billion) (2018-19)[1]
Number of employees
20,346 (2018-19)[1]
Capital ratio class39 = tel13.68% (2018-19)[1]

Andhra Bank (Now Union Bank of India) was a medium-sized public sector bank (PSB) of India, with a network of 2885 branches, 4 extension counters, 38 satellite offices and 3798 automated teller machines (ATMs) as of 31 March 2019.[2] During 2011–12, the bank entered the states of Tripura and Himachal Pradesh. It operated in 25 states and three union territories. It had its headquarters in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Along with Corporation Bank, Andhra Bank was merged with Union Bank of India in April 2020.

The government of India owned 90.85% of its share capital as of 31 March 2019. The state-owned Life Insurance Corporation held 7.80% of the shares. The bank had done a total business of 3,106 billion (US$44 billion) and has earned a net profit of 5.40 billion (US$76 million) for the financial year 2015–16.[citation needed]

History[edit | edit source]

Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya, founder of Andhra Bank

Pattabhi Sitaramayya founded Andhra Bank in 1923 in Machilipatnam, Madras Presidency (present-day Andhra Pradesh).[3] Raja Yarlagadda Sivarama Prasad was the individual who committed the financial resources for starting the institution.[3] The bank was registered on 20 November 1923 and commenced business on 28 November 1923 with a paid-up capital of 100,000 (US$1,400) and an authorized capital of 1 million (US$14,000). In 1956, linguistic division of States was promulgated and Hyderabad was made the capital of Andhra Pradesh. The registered office of the bank was subsequently shifted to Andhra Bank Buildings, Sultan Bazar, Hyderabad. In the second phase of nationalization of commercial banks commenced in April 1980, the bank became wholly Government-owned. In 1964, the bank merged with Bharat Lakshmi Bank and further consolidated its position in Andhra Pradesh.[Note 1]

India First Life Insurance Company is a life insurance company in India. It is a joint venture between two of India's public sector banks – Bank of Baroda (44%) and Andhra Bank (30%), and the UK's financial and investment company Legal & General (26%). It was incorporated in November 2009. It has its headquarters in Mumbai. India First Life made more than 2 billion (US$28 million) in turnover in just four and half months since the insurance company became operational. India First Life Insurance Company is headquartered in Mumbai. India First is the first life insurance company to be recommended for ISO certification within 7 months of inception.[citation needed]

On 30 August 2019, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank would be merged into Union Bank of India. The proposed merger would make Union Bank of India the fifth largest public sector bank in the country with assets of 14.59 lakh crore (US$200 billion) and 9,609 branches.[4][5] The Board of Directors of Andhra Bank approved the merger on 13 September.[6][7] The Union Cabinet approved the merger on 4 March, and it was completed on 1 April 2020.[8]

Products and services[edit | edit source]

Andhra Bank at Koti, Hyderabad
Andhra Bank Complex at Dwaraka Nagar, Visakhapatnam

Andhra Bank introduced an Internet Banking Facility (AB INFI-net) to all customers of cluster-linked branches. Rail Ticket Booking Facility is made available to all debit card holders as well as to internet banking customers through IRCTC Website through a separate gateway. The Corporate Website is available in English, Hindi and Telugu Languages communicating Bank's image and information. Bank has been given 'BEST BANK AWARD' a banking technology award by IDRBT, Hyderabad for extensive use of IT in Semi Urban and Rural Areas on 2 September 2006.[9] IBA Jointly with TFCI has conferred the Joint Runner-up Award to the Bank in the Best Payments initiative category[10] in recognition of outstanding achievement of the Bank in promoting ATM Channel.[citation needed]

International expansion[edit | edit source]

Andhra Bank opened a representative office in Dubai in May 2006 and another in Jersey City, New Jersey, in June 2009.

In 2010 Malaysia awarded a commercial banking license to a locally incorporated bank to be jointly owned by Bank of Baroda, Indian Overseas Bank and Andhra Bank. The new bank, India International Bank (Malaysia), is based in Kuala Lumpur. Andhra Bank will hold a 25% stake in the joint venture. Bank of Baroda will own 40% and IOB the remaining 35%.

Andhra Bank entered an MoU with the Bank of Baroda and Legal & General Group of the UK to form a joint venture life insurance company IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company. The shareholders' agreement has already been signed and necessary formalities are being completed for setting up of the company. The JV Company was already incorporated in June'08 and is in the process of filing for approvals from IRDA etc. IndiaFirst has commenced operations.

Community involvement[edit | edit source]

Andhra Bank, along with A P State Government, NABARD, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, IOB and SBH sponsored the Andhra Pradesh Banker's Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, which will offer training to unemployed youth to improve their skills in Andhra Pradesh.

Andhra Bank adopted Gundugolanu village, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh – the birthplace of its founder, Dr. Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya. A comprehensive budget with an outlay of 55.5 million (US$780,000) was finalized for improving health, sanitation, education and social service facilities in the village.

Merger with Union Bank of India[edit | edit source]

On August 30, 2019, the Government of India announced the amalgamation of Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank into Union Bank of India, as part of a large-scale consolidation of public sector banks. The merger, which aimed to create the fifth largest public sector lender in the country with assets of approximately ₹14.59 lakh crore, received formal approval from the Union Cabinet on March 4, 2020. The transition became effective on April 1, 2020, with Andhra Bank's shareholders receiving a share swap ratio of 325 equity shares of Union Bank of India for every 1,000 shares held in Andhra Bank. By early 2021, the Union Bank of India had successfully completed the full IT integration and data migration of all former Andhra Bank branches into its core banking systems.[11]

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Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya had founded Bharat Lakshmi Bank in 1920 at Bezawada. At the time of the take-over Bharat Lakshmi Bank had 16 branches, including one each in Delhi and New Delhi.[citation needed]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Balance Sheet 31.03.2019".
  2. "FY 2015-16 Press Release" (PDF). Andhra Bank. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 August 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Damodaran, H. (25 June 2008). India's New Capitalists: Caste, Business, and Industry in a Modern Nation. Springer. p. 99. ISBN 9780230594128.
  4. "Government unveils mega bank merger to revive growth from 5-year low". The Times of India. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  5. Staff Writer (30 August 2019). "10 public sector banks to be merged into four". Mint. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
  6. "Andhra Bank board okays merger with UBI". The Hindu. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  7. "Andhra Bank board okays merger with Union Bank of India". The Economic Times. 13 September 2019. Retrieved 13 September 2019.
  8. Ghosh, Shayan (5 March 2020). "Three banks announce merger ratios". Livemint. Retrieved 6 March 2020.
  9. "IDRBT - Banking Technology Excellence Awards". Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 14 July 2015.
  10. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 April 2007. Retrieved 2015-07-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  11. Standard, Business (5 March 2020). "Board of Andhra Bank approves the share exchange ratio for merger into Union Bank of India". www.business-standard.com. Retrieved 12 February 2026. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)

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