List of Top 21 Leading Private Banks in India – 2022

India has one of the largest numbers of private sector banks in the world. There are 21 private banks in India. Some of them are operating for over 100 Hundred years.

According to the India Brand Equity Foundation (IBEF), the financial and economic situation in India is far superior to any other country in the world.

Despite scams and frauds that rocked the banking industry occasionally, there are no imminent or long-term threats to Indian banks.

They are well regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and live up to the expectations of most customers.

Current Scenario of Private Banks in India:

According to statistics released by RBI, the Indian banking system consists of 27 Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) or nationalized banks, 21 private banks, 46 foreign banks, 56 regional rural banks, 1,574 urban cooperative banks and 93,913 rural cooperative banks.

In recent years, private banks in India are propelling the nation’s banking sector with a slew of new products such as digital transactions, round-the-clock service, net-banking facilities, home and vehicle finance and several other products.

Indeed, private banks have become formidable players in this key Indian sector.

India’s private banking industry traces its history to 1899, when the Nedungadi Bank opened in Kozhikode, Kerala.

It continued operations till 2003 and was merged with PSU lender, Punjab National Bank.

It is the oldest private bank of India that continues to operate till date is City Union Bank established in 1901 in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

While a large number of private banks from the pre-independence era continue to flourish, several newer generation ones have emerged over the last couple of decades. Here we look at the major private banks of India.

List of Top 21 Best Private Banks in India 2022:

1. HDFC Bank

Top Private Banks - HDFC Banks
CEOSashidhar Jagdishan
No of Branches5,779
No of ATM17,238
HeadquarterMumbai
No of employees1,20,093
Revenue1.21 Lakh Crores INR (US$ 16 billion, 2021)
Customer Care Number1860 267 6161

Housing Development & Finance Corporation (HDFC), a pioneering NBFC well reputed for its home loans. Established in 1994, it ranks today as India’s largest private sector bank by assets and market capitalization.

For the seventh successive year, it is top-ranked in the WPP-Kantar BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Indian Brands and has won

HDFC Bank offers the entire array of banking and financial services to retail, corporate and Non-Resident Indian customers through its state-of-the-art systems and online portals.

2. Axis Bank

Axis Bank - Best Private Bank in India
CEOAmitabh Chaudhry 
No of Branches4,594
No of ATM11,333
HeadquarterMumbai
Number of employees78,300 (2021)
Revenue80,847 crores INR (US$11 billion, 2021)
Customer Care Number1860 419 5555

Axis Bank is an offshoot of Unit Trust of India (UTI) ranks among the new generation private banks.

It was established in 1993. The bank also has six virtual centers and 1500 virtual relationship managers in India as of 31st March 2021.

Indeed, Axis Bank has a unique distinction – of operating the world’s highest ATM point at 4,024 meters above sea level in Thegu, Sikkim.

Axis Bank has several subsidiaries and Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs).

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3. ICICI Bank

ICICI Bank
CEOSandeep Bakhshi 
No of Branches5,288
No of ATM13,846
HeadquarterVadodara
Number of employees97,354 (2020)
Revenue1,300 crores USD
Customer Care Number022 33667777

ICICI Bank was launched in 1994. Its expanded initials stand for Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India. ICICI Bank ranks as the third-largest private bank in this country.

ICICI Bank gets recognized and rewarded for its innovative banking services worldwide.

ICICI Bank has representations in about 17 countries in the Middle East, North America, Africa, Europe, and Far East Asia.

In 2000, ICICI Bank scored a first for the nation’s private banking industry: it is the first private Indian bank whose shares were listed on New York Stock Exchange.

4. Kotak Mahindra Bank

CEOUday Kotak 
No of Branches1600
No of ATM2519
HeadquarterMumbai
Number of Employees71,000
Revenue56,703 crores INR (US$7.9 billion)
Customer Care Number1860 266 2666

The bank was established in 1985 as a financial institution, and now it is one the most trustworthy financial institution in India.

In 1996, Kotak Mahindra took the Ford essential stakes.

In 2003, it became the first Non-Banking Financial Company which transformed into commercial banking.

In 2014, the bank launched new services like JiFi and KayPay for digital and social media.

5. IndusInd Bank

 IndusInd Bank
CEOSumant Kathpalia
No of Branches2,000
No of ATM1,055
HeadquarterMumbai
Number of Employees30,674 (2020)
Revenue36,002 crores INR (US$4.8 billion, 2020)
Customer Care Number1860 267 7777

Launched in 1994, IndusInd Bank now operates about 1,500 branches and nearly 2,000 locations across the country.

It was launched primarily to cater to Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) but since has emerged as a top bank among resident Indians too.

IndusInd Bank launched several pioneering banking projects in India such as allowing customers to select their own account number, money-on-mobile, and many others.

The bank has won several prestigious accolades for its innovative products and banking services.

Also Read: Top 10 Best Cooperative Banks in India 2019

6. Yes Bank

Yes Bank
CEOPrashant Kumar
No of Branches1,000
No of ATM1,190
HeadquarterMumbai
Number of Employees23,800 (2021)
Revenue10,769 crores INR (US$1.5 billion, 2021)
Customer Care Number1800 1200

Yes Bank was founded in 2004 and has headquarters in Mumbai. It ranks among the topmost private banks of India.

According to its corporate website, Yes Bank has over 1,000 branches covering all states of India and some 1,800 ATM locations.  Yes Bank is also billed as the fastest-growing private bank of this country.

Yes Bank offers a unique service for women: called Yes Grace Bank, these special branches are operated by Female staff and offer special savings and investment products exclusively targeted at the financial empowerment of women.

7. Federal Bank

Federal Bank
CEOShyam Srinivasan
No of Branches1,250+
No of ATM1,800+
HeadquarterAluva
Number of Employees12,592
Revenue15,142.16 crores INR (US$2.1 billion, 2020)
Customer Care Number1800 420 1199

The Federal Bank Ltd traces its origin to 1931, where it opened from the home of its founders in Nedumpuram, located in Travancore with a capital of Rs.5,000. It was then known as Travancore Federal Bank Ltd.

Today, Federal Bank operates nearly 1,300 branches in India with some 1,700 ATM locations.

In August 2015, Federal Bank scored a first by launching an app that enabled people to open accounts with their smartphones.

The same year, Federal Bank also launched another first for in the nation’s banking industry- automated online chatting.

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8. South Indian Bank

South Indian Bank
CEOMurali Ramakrishnan
No of Branches923
No of ATM1117
HeadquarterThrissur
Number of Employees7,677 
Revenue6,562.64 crores INR (US$920 million)
Customer Care Number1800 425 1809

South Indian Bank Ltd has a very interesting history that dates back to the year 1913. It was launched in Thrissur, Kerala by a collective of some 44 persons who contributed Rs. 500 each for its seeding.

The South Indian Bank has about 852 branches and some 1,335 ATM sites in various states and Union Territories of India.

The bank has several firsts to its credit. South Indian Bank was the first private bank to open a branch, especially for Non-Resident India.

9. Karnataka Bank

Karnataka Bank
CEOMahabaleshwara M. S
No of Branches860
No of ATM952
HeadquarterMangaluru
Number of Employees8,220
Revenue6,642.24 crores INR (US$930 million)
Customer Care Number1800 425 1444

Karnataka Bank Ltd was also opened during the colonial era, opening for business in 1924 in the coastal city, Mangalore. Karnataka Bank operates over 800 branches and some 1,400 ATM sites in India.

In recent years, Karnataka Bank has adopted several new technologies to provide easier and faster banking solutions to customers.

Consequently, the bank has won several awards from various organizations for its services and innovations.

10. Karur Vysya Bank

Karur Vysya Bank
CEOB Ramesh Babu
No of Branches780
No of ATM1645
HeadquarterKarur
Number of Employees7,211
Revenue1,19,260 crore
Customer Care Number1860 258 1916

Karur Vysya Bank ranks among the oldest private sector banks of India and was established in 1919 in Karur, Tamil Nadu.

KVB is engaged in consumer, corporate banking, providing financial services to India’s agriculture, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises sector, and Non-Resident Indians.

KVB is also engaged in finance and insurance, wealth development, and other related activities. Karur Vysya Bank operates some 780 branches and over 1,800 ATM locations in India.

 11. City Union Bank

City Union Bank
CEODr. N. Kamakodi
No of Branches708
No of ATM1749
HeadquarterKumbakonam
Number of Employees5,478
Revenue1,224.94 crore
Customer Care Number044 7122 5000

The grandpa of India’s private banking sector is City Union Bank (CUB) and was founded in October 1904.

It is the oldest private bank to have operations. CUB began operations from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu as The Kumbakonam Bank Ltd.

By end of 2017, CUB had close to 570 branches across India and some 1,600 ATM locations. CUB was the first to launch India’s banking robot named Lakshmi, which allows customers to request some 120 details and services.

12. Catholic Syrian Bank

Catholic Syrian Bank
CEOC.VR. Rajendran
No of Branches561
No of ATM391
HeadquarterThrissur
Number of Employees2,716
Revenue1,617.49 crores INR (US$230 million)
Customer Care Number1800 266 9090

Catholic Syrian Bank (CSB) is also among the oldest private banks of India that continues operations till date.

It was established in Thrissur, Kerala in November 1920. After focusing on the development of its business in Kerala, it managed to acquire several smaller private banks in the state.

Today, CSB operates over 430 branches and more than 250 ATM locations across the country. To date, it remains a very popular bank in Kerala.

13. Tamilnad Mercantile Bank

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
CEOK V Rama Moorthy
No of Branches509
No of ATM1135
HeadquarterThoothukudi
Number of Employees
Revenue3,992.52 crores INR (US$530 million)
Customer Care Number180 0425 0426

Founded as Nadar Bank in 1921 in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, the bank focused on catering to the indigenous ‘Nadar’ community of the region. It acquired the new identity in 1962, to acquire more customers.

TMB held the position as the fastest-growing private bank in India for five consecutive years- from 2010 to 2015. TMB operates 510 branches and some 1,200 ATM locations.

It is planning rapid expansion in the coming years. TMB is also increasing its presence in metro cities of India.

14. Lakshmi Vilas Bank

Lakshmi Vilas Bank
CEOSubramanian Sundar 
No of Branches566
No of ATM974
HeadquarterChennai
Number of Employees4,349
Revenue2,558.03 crores INR (US$340 million)
Customer Care Number1800 425 2233

Lakshmi Vilas Bank was established in 1926 in Karur, Tamil Nadu and also ranks among the oldest private banks to operate in this country.

It operates some 525 branches and close to 1,000 ATM locations across the country, including several in metro cities.

Between 1960 and 1965, Lakshmi Vilas Bank acquired several smaller banks in Tamil Nadu and other parts of the country to emerge as a major player in the banking industry of India.

15. Dhanlakshmi Bank

Dhanlakshmi Bank
CEOJ K Shivan
No of Branches245 
No of ATM257 
HeadquarterThrissur
Number of Employees1,656
Revenue1,072 crores INR (US$150 million
Customer Care Number044 4241 3000

Dhanlakshmi Bank also traces its roots to Thrissur, Kerala and is one of the oldest operational private banks of India. It was founded in November 1927.

Dhanlakshmi Bank operates over 280 branches in 12 states and Union Territories and has a network of 400 ATMs.

The bank is expanding its presence by opening new branches in various states of India.

It has agreements with major insurers to offer a slew of insurance products to customers.

16. RBL Bank

List of Top Private Banks in India - RBL Bank
CEORajeev Ahuja
No of Branches445
No of ATM386
HeadquarterMumbai
Number of Employees5,843
Revenue1,200 crores INR (US$160 million)
Customer Care Number022 6115 6300

Formerly called Ratnakar Bank Ltd, it was rebranded as RBL Bank a few years ago. RBL Bank traces its origins to August 1943 when it was founded in Mumbai.

RBL Bank currently is reputed for its very modern banking services that are comparable with the best in this sector. RBL Bank has 248 branches as 388 ATM locations across the country.

17. IDFC Bank

CEOV. Vaidyanathan 
No of Branches600
No of ATM592
HeadquarterMumbai
Number of Employees20,222
Revenue4,679 crores INR (US$660 million)
Customer Care Number1800 419 8332

IDFC Bank is the newest entrant on India’s private banking scene. It was launched by a major NBFC- Infrastructure Development Finance Corporation.

IDFC Bank was formally launched by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 19, 2015.

The bank is on a rapid expansion spree. In October 2017, IDFC Bank opened its 100th branch in Honnali, Karnataka. IDFC Bank offers easy opening of zero-balance accounts online and a wide range of modern services for customers.

18. Bandhan Bank

CEOChandra Shekhar Ghosh
No of Branches501
No of ATM50
Headquarter
Kolkata
Number of Employees55,341
Revenue7,873 crores INR (US$1.1 billion)
Customer Care Number1800 258 8181

Bandhan Bank is also one of the newest entrants in India’s private banking sector. It was launched on December 23, 2014, in Kolkata.

The bank traces its humble roots to a micro-finance company that began operating in West Bengal in 2001. The bank was inaugurated by India’s Finance Minister, Arun Jaitley.

It has rapidly expanded since its inception and today has some 893 branches and 450 ATM locations, according to the bank’s website- which signifies a very rapid pace of growth, unparalleled by most private banks.

19. DBC Bank

CEOMurali M. Natrajan
No of Branches445 
No of ATM386
HeadquarterMumbai
Number of EmployeesApprox. 6200
Revenue2,076.15 crores INR (US$290 million)
Customer Care Number022 6899 7777

DCB Bank ranks among the oldest in India’s private banking sector. It was founded in 1930.

DCB Bank has won the accolade of Best Small Bank in India-2017. DCB Bank has 310 branches and 515 ATM sites.

The Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development is the main promoter of the bank, holding a stake of over 15%.

The bank was formed as the merger of two cooperatives, Ismailia Cooperative Bank Ltd and Masalawala Cooperative Bank Ltd who founded the Development Credit Bank. This was later renamed as DCB Bank.

20. IDBI Bank

CEORakesh Sharma 
No of Branches1,892
No of ATM3,683
HeadquarterMumbai
Number of Employees17,736
Revenue24,504 crores INR (US$3.4 billion)
Customer Care Number1800 209 4324

The IDBI Bank came into existence on 1st July 1964, and firstly it was introduced as an apex Development Financial Institution (DFI). 

Initially, the role of the DFI was providing financing services to balanced industries, geographical reasons, development of identified backward areas, emerging new enterprises, evolution of a broad and dynamic capital market.

On 27 September 2004, it was incorporated as a Banking company under the companies act, 1956.

21. Jammu & Kashmir Bank

CEOBaldev Prakash
No of Branches1028
No of ATM1382
HeadquarterSrinagar
Number of Employees12,307
Revenue8,830.08 crores INR (US$1.2 billion)
Customer Care Number0194-2481999

It is established in 1938, and it is a scheduled commercial bank and also one of the oldest private sector banks in India.

Jammu and Kashmir is listed in NSE and BSE and controlled by the RBI.

Jammu and Kashmir furnish the banking requirements in various customer segments like Business Enterprises, employees of government, Semi-government and autonomous bodies, farmers, artisans, public sector organizations and corporate clients.

The bank also provides retail credit products, including home, personal loans, education loans, agriculture, trade credit, and consumer lending.

In Conclusion

India’s private banks are growing very rapidly. Their popularity stems from agility and swiftness in adopting the latest technologies that provide faster service to customers.

Further, private banks also offer apps and various other platforms that enable customers as well as non-customers to do speedy transactions such as purchases and mobile recharges.

Indeed, private banks in India can rightly be credited with softening the fallout of flash demonetization of Rs.500 and Rs.1,000 currency notes on November 9, 2016, by the Indian government: they helped cash-strapped customers of other banks to exchange their defunct currency in exchange of new tender.

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