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Karur Vysya Bank expands branch network to 919, MD says branches remain key despite digital banking

Karur Vysya Bank has opened 16 new branches across southern India and Delhi NCR, taking its network to 919. Managing Director Ramesh Babu said branches continue to play an important role for MSME, retail and agricultural customers even as digital banking grows.

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Branch Expansion

Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) has opened 16 new branches across southern India and Delhi NCR, taking its nationwide branch network to 919, the private sector bank announced on Monday.

The new branches are spread across five regions: six in Tamil Nadu, five in Andhra Pradesh, three in Telangana, and one each in Karnataka and Delhi NCR. Specific locations include Indhresham, Gachibowli and Kokapet in Telangana; Chennai-Thirumangalam, Erode-Chithode, Sivagangai, Salem-Ammapet, Salem-Jagirrammapalayam and Kancheepuram-Sevilimedu in Tamil Nadu; Vijayawada-Ramavarapadu, Jaggayyapeta, Sompeta, Vizag-Kancharapalem and Rajahmundry-Konthamuru in Andhra Pradesh; Udupi in Karnataka; and Gurugram-Udyog Vihar in Delhi NCR, as reported by The Hindu Business Line and The Hindu.

MD's Statement on Branches and Digital Banking

Speaking after inaugurating the new Gachibowli branch in Hyderabad, Managing Director and CEO Ramesh Babu emphasised the continued relevance of physical branches even as digital banking transforms everyday transactions.

"We continue to expand our branch network in markets where we see good business potential and an opportunity to deepen our relationship with customers. While digital banking has made everyday transactions much easier, branches continue to play an important role, particularly for our MSME, retail and agricultural customers," Babu said, as quoted by The Hindu Business Line.

The new branches were opened both in person and virtually. Babu inaugurated the Gachibowli branch personally, while the others were opened via video conference, according to reports.

"The new branches will help us get closer to customers and offer them the convenience of both personalised service and digital banking," he added.

Strategy and Financial Performance

The expansion is part of KVB's strategy to deepen its presence across metropolitan, urban, semi-urban and rural markets, the bank said in a release, as reported by The Hindu. The new branches are designed to cater to retail customers as well as MSMEs and agricultural businesses, complementing the bank's growing digital banking network.

Alongside the physical expansion, KVB said it continues to strengthen its digital banking offerings, with an eye on providing customers access to a wide range of banking services through their mobile phones.

The expansion comes amid continued growth in the bank's business. As of June 30, 2026, KVB's total business stood at ₹2,27,267 crore, comprising deposits of ₹1,22,587 crore and advances of ₹1,04,680 crore, according to The Hindu Business Line. The bank also reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹756 crore in Q1FY27, the report said.

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The Hindu Business Line

Framing: Headline emphasizes that despite digital banking, branches continue to play a key role, as stated by the bank's MD.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Karur Vysya Bank has opened 16 new branches across southern India and Delhi NCR.
With the latest expansion, the Bank’s branch network stands at 919 across the country.
The new branches include six in Tamil Nadu, five in Andhra Pradesh, three in Telangana and one each in Karnataka and Delhi NCR.
Ramesh Babu, Managing Director & CEO, Karur Vysya Bank, said after inaugurating new Gachibowli branch on Monday that branches continue to play an important role for MSME, retail and agricultural customers.
As of June 30, 2026, KVB’s total business stood at ₹2,27,267 crore, comprising deposits of ₹1,22,587 crore and advances of ₹1,04,680 crore.
The Bank reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹756 crore in Q1FY27.
Its mobile banking application, KVB DLite, offers more than 150 financial and non-financial services.

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The Hindu — World

Framing: The headline emphasizes that branches remain important despite digital banking growth, attributing this view to the bank's MD.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Karur Vysya Bank Managing Director and CEO Ramesh Babu said branches continue to play an important role, particularly for retail, agricultural and MSME customers, despite digital banking making everyday transactions easier.
He spoke after opening 16 new branches on Monday.
The new branches are in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Delhi NCR.
The new facilities take KVB’s nationwide branch network to 919.
The expansion is part of its strategy to deepen presence across metropolitan, urban, semi-urban and rural markets, the private sector bank said in a release.
KVB said it continues to strengthen its digital banking offerings with an eye on providing customers access to a wide range of banking services through their mobile phones.
KVB’s total business as of June 30 stood at ₹2,27,267 crore — deposits of ₹1,22,587 crore and advances of ₹1,04,680 crore.
Specific branch locations include Indhresham, Gachibowli and Kokapet in Telangana; Chennai-Thirumangalam, Erode-Chithode, Sivagangai, Salem-Ammapet, Salem-Jagirrammapalayam and Kancheepuram-Sevilimedu in Tamil Nadu; Vijayawada-Ramavarapadu, Jaggayyapeta, Sompeta, Vizag-Kancharapalem and Rajahmundry-Konthamuru in Andhra Pradesh; Udupi in Karnataka; and Gurugram-Udyog Vihar in Delhi NCR.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimKarur Vysya Bank Managing Director and CEO Ramesh Babu said branches continue to play an important role, particularly for retail, agricultural and MSME customers, despite digital banking making everyday transactions easier.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimRamesh Babu, Managing Director & CEO of Karur Vysya Bank, said the bank continues to expand its branch network in markets where it sees good business potential and an opportunity to deepen customer relationships.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC, The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimKarur Vysya Bank opened 16 new branches on Monday, including at Hyderabad's Gachibowli (inaugurated in person) and others opened virtually.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC
ClaimThe new branches are in the states of Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Delhi NCR.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe new branches include six in Tamil Nadu, five in Andhra Pradesh, three in Telangana and one each in Karnataka and Delhi NCR.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimWith the latest expansion, Karur Vysya Bank's nationwide branch network stands at 919.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimKarur Vysya Bank's branch expansion is part of its strategy to deepen presence across metropolitan, urban, semi-urban and rural markets, the private sector bank said in a release.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimAs of June 30, 2026, Karur Vysya Bank's total business stood at ₹2,22,587 crore, comprising deposits of ₹1,22,587 crore and advances of ₹1,04,680 crore.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe branch network expansion is part of KVB's strategy to deepen its presence across metropolitan, urban, semi-urban and rural markets.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe new branches take KVB's nationwide branch network to 919.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimKVB reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of ₹756 crore in Q1FY27.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimKVB's mobile banking application, KVB DLite, offers more than 150 financial and non-financial services.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC
ClaimThe new branch locations include Chennai-Thirumangalam, Erode-Chithode, Sivagangai, Salem-Ammapet, Salem-Jagiripet and Kancheepuram-Sevilimedu in Tamil Nadu; Vijayawada-Kancharapalem, Jaggayyapeta, Rajahmundry, Udupi and Gurugram-Udyog Vihar in other states.	ConfidenceLow	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via The Hindu — World as of Aug 31, 2026, 5:46 PM UTC, The Hindu Business Line as of Aug 31, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: The Hindu Business Line, The Hindu — World 13 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-31