Introduction of IDBI Bank
Introduction of IDBI Bank
The Industrial Development Bank of India Limited, now more popularly known
as IDBI Bank, was established as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Reserve Bank of
India. The foundation of the bank was laid down under an Act of Parliament, in July
1964. The main aim behind the setting up of IDBI was to provide credit and other
facilities for the Indian industry, which was still in the initial stages of growth and
development. In February 1976, the ownership of IDBI was transferred to
Government of India.
After the transfer of its ownership, IDBI became the main institution, through
which the institutes engaged in financing, promoting and developing industry were to
be coordinated. In January 1992, IDBI accessed domestic retail debt market for the
first time, with innovative Deep Discount Bonds, and registered path-breaking
success.
The following year, it set up the IDBI Capital Market Services Ltd., as its
wholly-owned subsidiary, to offer a broad range of financial services, including
Bond Trading, Equity Broking, Client Asset Management and Depository Services.
The year 2005 witnessed the merger of IDBI Bank with the Industrial
Development Bank of India Ltd. The new entity continued to its development finance
role, while providing an array of wholesale and retail banking products (and does so
till date). The following year, IDBI Bank acquired United Western Bank (which, at that
time, had 230 branches spread over 47 districts, in 9 states). In the financial year of
2008, IDBI Bank had a net income of Rs 9415.9 crores and total assets of Rs
120,601 crores.
The Present
Today, IDBI Bank is counted amongst the leading public sector banks of India,
apart from claiming the distinction of being the 4th largest bank, in overall ratings. It is
presently regarded as the tenth largest development bank in the world, mainly in
terms of reach. This is because of its wide network of 509 branches, 900 ATMs and
319 centers. Apart from being involved in banking services, IDBI has set up
institutions like The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), The National Securities
Depository Services Ltd. (NSDL) and the Stock Holding Corporation of India (SHCIL).
Objectives
The main objectives of IDBI is to serve as the apex institution for term
finance for industry in India. Its objectives include
Subsidiaries