Bank of Baroda symbol


Bank of Baroda was established in 1908 by Maharaja of Baroda, in present day Vadodara, Gujrat. It was nationalized in 1969.




Logo: Baroda Sun - comprises of dual ‘B’ letter forms which hold the rays of the rising sun.

Sun represents what Bank stands for. Single most powerful source of light and energy, which dispels darkness.  Vermillion colour stands for hope and energy.


The Baroda Sun is a universal symbol of dynamism and optimism – it is meaningful and easily decoded by all.



Slogan: India’s international Bank.

BoB has the maximum branches oversees, around 101 offices in 24 countries.

Headquarters: Vadodara, Gujrat.



Vijaya Bank symbol


Vijaya Bank was founded in Manglore, Karnataka.  The bank was merged with 9 smaller banks in 1963-68 & it was subsequently nationalized in 1980.


As it was established on Vijayadashmi Day, hence it was named Vijaya Bank.





Symbol of a polite man in their logo implies ”your partner in progress”.


Tagline:A friend you can bank upon.


Headquarters: Banglore, Karnataka.



advice vs advise


Advice (n) - On advice of my CA, I filed taxes.

Advise (v) - CA advised me to file taxes regularly.


Difference: 1st is noun, other is verb. You can't use ' adviced'. That's wrong, 'advised' is correct.

These 2 are very confusing words. Often in official letters, essays they are used wrongly.



How to remember Advice is noun, other 1 verb?


A way to remember is "Vice" meaning 'immoral or wicked behavior' is always noun. or

"Vice-President" is always an individual and a noun, so you can remember it like this also. So I give my 'advice' to you that you always remember what I 'advised' you.


Watch this video for more.

Punjab and Sind Bank trivia

Punjab & Sind Bank (P&SB) founded in 1908, its main area of operation is in Punjab. It was nationalized in 1980 (along with 5 others).




Tag line is "Where service is a way of life".

I think it's main vision is to emerge as techno savvy bank, so it's tag line hints at this intention.

It's motto is “Sarva Jana Hitai Sarva Jana Sukhai” which roughly means "For good of all and happiness of all".


Headquaters: New Delhi


Setluj Gramin Bank, a Regional rural bank, is sponsored by P&SB only.


Image courtesy: P&S bank

Oriental bank of Commerce

OBC was established in 1943 at Lahore. After partition it was shifted to India only.




Tagline: Where every individual is committed.

Individual here stands for their employees.


In 2004, Global Trust Bank Limited (GTB), a private sector bank, was amalgamated into OBC.



Headquarter: Gurgaon, in Haryana.


Logo seems preety simple for this bank. Just O, B and C. If there is any meaning I couldn't find it anywhere.



Corporation bank





Started as a 'nidhi' in 1906 at Udipi, Karnataka. In that era nearest modern bank branch was at Manglore. It's agent used to visit Udipi after a fortnight. So it's founder started the bank in Udipi itself to cater to needs of local people. It was nationalised in 1980 (alongwith 5 others).




The Bank's motto - 'Sarve Janah Sukhino Bhavanthu' meaning 'Prosperity for All'.

Tagline: 'Prosperity for All'.




The Bank's logo has various components:



Kamadhenu (denoting wish-fulfillment), Kalpatharu (eternity), Balance (justice for all), Wheel (industrial progress) and Wheat Grains (agricultural prosperity) which stand for universal prosperity and as a wish-fulfilling credo.



Headquarters: Manglore, Karnataka.


Image courtesy: Corpbank

Andhra Bank

Andhra Bank-  a Public sector bank, nationalized in 1980 (alongwith 5 others).

Andhra bank: Tagline/ Punchline.





It's like a way of saying: 'Enter' andhra bank 'for all your needs'.


Great foundation

It's often asked in interviews so remember - a great freedom fighter laid it's foundation.

The bank was founded by Dr. Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya in 1923 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh. He was renowned freedom fighter and political leader.

He even ran for the presidency of Congress against Netaji Subashchandra Bose, and he ran successfully in 1948. He was part of JVP (Jawahar, Vallabhbhai & Pattabhi) committee which rejected idea of states formation on linguistic lines.



Corporate Identity: Togetherness is the Theme


The Symbol of  Infinity denotes a Bank that is prepared to do any thing, to go to any lengths, for the customer

The Blue pointer on the top represents the philosophy of a Bank that is always looking for growth and newer directions.

The Key hole represents Safety and Security

The Chain indicates togetherness

The colours Red and Blue denote dynamism and solidity.


Headquaters: Hyderabad.



Screenshots courtsey Andhra bank