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{{Infobox company
| name = ING Vysya Bank
| logo = ING Vysya Bank.svg
| traded_as = {{BSE was|531807}} {{NSE was|INGVYSYABK}}
| fate = merged with [[Kotak Mahindra Bank]]
| foundation = 2002 (est. 1930 as ''Vysya Bank'')
| location = [[Bangalore]], India
| key_people = Meleveetil Damodaran {{small|([[Chairman]])}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/company-management/ingvysyabank/board-of-directors/ING?classic=true|title=Money Control | url-access=subscription}}{{Failed verification|date=January 2026}}</ref> Uday Sareen {{small|(MD & CEO)}}
| industry = Banking, [[financial services]] & insurance
| revenue = {{INRconvert|55.88|b}}<ref name="ingvysyabank1">{{Cite web | url=http://www.ingvysyabank.com/pdf%27s/Financial%20Results-%20Mar%2013.pdf | title=Audited financial results for the year ended 3 1 March 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514073258/http://www.ingvysyabank.com/pdf%27s/Financial%20Results-%20Mar%2013.pdf | archive-date=14 May 2014 }}</ref>
| net_income = {{INRconvert|6.13|b}}<ref name="ingvysyabank1"/>
| assets = {{INRconvert|548.36|b}}<ref name="ingvysyabank1"/>
| num_employees = Over 10,000<ref name="ingvysyabank2">[http://www.ingvysyabank.com/scripts/About_Overview.aspx ING Vysya - ING Vysya Bank - Personal Banking] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806230942/http://ingvysyabank.com/scripts/About_Overview.aspx |date=6 August 2013 }}. ING Vysya Bank. Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref>
No. of Branches: 527<ref name="ingvysyabank2"/>

No. of ATMS: 405
No. of Extension counters: 10
| homepage = <s>[http://www.ingvysyabank.com ING Vysya Bank]</s>
[https://www.kotak.bank.in/en/personal-banking/erstwhile-ing-vysya/about-merger.html Kotak Bank & ING Vysya Merger]
}}

'''ING Vysya Bank ''' was a privately owned Indian multinational bank based in [[Bangalore]], with retail, wholesale, and private banking platforms formed from the 2002 purchase of an equity stake in Vysya Bank by the Dutch [[ING Group]]. This merger marked the first between an Indian bank and a foreign bank.<ref name="livemint1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.livemint.com/2011/11/04000353/Shailendra-Bhandari--People-d.html|title=Archives Top and Latest News}}</ref> Prior to this transaction, Vysya Bank had a seven-year-old strategic alliance and shareholding arrangement with erstwhile Belgian bank [[Banque Bruxelles Lambert]], which was also acquired by ING Group in 1998.

As of March 2013, ING Vysya was the seventh largest private sector bank in India with assets totalling {{INRconvert|548.36|b}} and operating a pan-India network of over 1,000 outlets, including 527 branches, which serviced over two million customers.<ref name="ingvysyabank1"/><ref>[http://www.chryscapital.com/current-portfolio.htm ChrysCapital] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921061303/http://www.chryscapital.com/current-portfolio.htm |date=21 September 2013 }}. ChrysCapital. Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref> ING Group, the highest-ranking institutional shareholder, held a 44% equity stake in ING Vysya Bank, followed by [[Aberdeen Asset Management]], private equity firm ChrysCapital, [[Morgan Stanley]], and [[Citigroup]], respectively.<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.ingvysyabank.com/pdf%27s/INGVysyaBank_MARCH2012.pdf | title=ING VYSYA BANK - Investor Presentation | date=March 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120524175012/http://ingvysyabank.com/pdf%27s/INGVysyaBank_MARCH2012.pdf | archive-date=24 May 2012 }}</ref>

ING Vysya Bank was ranked among top five Most Trusted Brands among private sector banks in India in the Economic Times Brand Equity – Neilsen survey 2011.<ref name=":0" /> The bank had also been ranked the "Safest Banker" by the ''New Indian Express'' and among "Top 5 Most Trusted Private Sector Banks" by the ''Economic Times''.<ref name=":0">[https://www.ndtv.com/business/stock/ing-vysya-bank-ltd_ingvysyabk/reports ING Vysya Bank was ranked among top 5 Most Trusted Brands among private sector banks in India in the Economic Times Brand Equity – Neilsen survey 2011]. ndtv.com. Retrieved on 27 March 2022.</ref>

On 20 November 2014, in an all-stock amalgamation, ING Vysya Bank decided to merge with [[Kotak Mahindra Bank]], creating the fourth largest private sector bank in India.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/kotak-mahindra-bank-to-acquire-ing-vysya-bank/article6618453.ece |title=ING Vysya Bank to merge with Kotak Mahindra Bank |newspaper=The Hindu |date=20 November 2014 |publisher=thehindu.com |access-date=21 November 2014|last1=Ninan |first1=Oommen a. }}</ref> On 1 April 2015, the [[Reserve Bank of India]] approved the merger. On 15 May 2016 the whole merger process was completed.<ref name="ING RBI Approves">{{cite news|title=Kotak Mahindra, ING Vysya extend gains after RBI approves amalgamation|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-cm/kotak-mahindra-ing-vysya-extend-gains-after-rbi-approves-amalgamation-115040600648_1.html|access-date=12 April 2015|work=[[Business Standard]]|date=6 April 2015}}</ref>

==History==

===Early years===

see [[Vysya Bank]]

===Globalisation through Europe===

In 1995, Vysya Bank entered into a long-term strategic alliance with Belgian bank [[Bank Bruxelles Lambert]] (BBL). Following this agreement, the Vysya Bank engaged KPMC Peat Marwick international investment banking joint venture (JV) with MC Securities (London), an investment banking subsidiary of BBL, was formally established.

In 1998, the [[ING Group]] acquired BBL and all its contractual and JV interests in Vysya Bank. In 1999, Vysya Bank joined the [[ING Group]] in co-marketing/distribution of life insurance products in India. Vysya Bank also acquired a 26% equity stake in the ING Asset Management Company. In 2000, Vysya Bank, [[ING Group|ING]] Insurance, and the Damani Group formed a life insurance JV; this innovative collaboration marks the first bancassurance venture in India.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.in/businessline/2000/11/29/stories/14294106.htm ING, Vysya, Damani in pact for life venture]. Thehindubusinessline.in (29 November 2000). Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref>

===Formal merger with the ING Group===

In 2002, Vysya Bank's board of directors and the RBI approved Vysya Bank's formal merger with the [[ING Group]]. Under Indian law, this move allowed ING to increase its total equity holdings in Vysya Bank from 20% to 44%. Peter Alexander Smyth and Jacques PM Kemp were appointed to the board of the newly formed ING Vysya Bank.

ING Vysya Bank then appointed Bart Hellemans as CEO and managing director (MD) and G Mallikarjuna Rao as chairman of the board.

===Post merger News===

In 2003, [[Western Union]], a leading global money transfer firm, tied up with ING Vysya for inbound money transfer services across India. ING Vysya then launched three new endowment products and an innovative retail savings account called ''Orange'' with facilities such as personal accident and free annual accident coverage. Japanese auto manufacturer [[Toyota]] then signed an agreement with ING Vysya for auto financing services. ING Vysya then inked a deal with fertilizer producers, Madras Fertiliser Ltd (MFL), to co-market/distribute life insurance products to farmers by employing the fertilizer company's broker-dealer network in the rural sector.

In 2005, ING Vysya Bank named Ned Swarup to the CEO and MD role. ING Vysya launched a cheque account product for mid-sized businesses. It also rolled-out its own proprietary online money transfer service.

In 2006, Vaughn Richtor stepped into the CEO and MD role for a fixed three-year term. Under Mr Richtor's leadership, ING Vysya went private and delisted from the Bangalore Stock Exchange. ING Vysya also forayed into private banking and portfolio management services.

In 2009, Shailendra Bhandari was appointed as CEO and MD. He was formerly the Head of Private Equity at Tata Capital, the [[Tata Group]]'s private equity arm.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ing.asia/pressroom/bios_shailendra_bhandari.html |title=ING in Asia Pacific | Press Room | Senior Management Biographies | Banking | Shailendra Bhandari |access-date=15 October 2011 |archive-date=26 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026231959/http://www.ing.asia/pressroom/bios_shailendra_bhandari.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> Having completed his three-year term in India, Vaughn Richtor was promoted to CEO of ING Banking Asia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.ing.asia/pressroom/bios_vaughn_richtor.html |title=ING in Asia Pacific | Press Room | Senior Management Biographies | Banking | Vaughn Richtor |access-date=15 October 2011 |archive-date=23 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023235942/http://www.ing.asia/pressroom/bios_vaughn_richtor.html |url-status=dead }}</ref>

In 2010, the Board of ING Vysya Bank nominated Mr Arun Thiagarajan to succeed Mr K.R. Ramamoorthy as chairman of the board. Mr Thiagarajan was selected for his vast international experience across strategic planning, economics and finance, technology and systems.<ref>[http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/arun-thiagarajan-appointed-chairmaning-vysya-bank/404692/ Arun Thiagarajan appointed Chairman of ING Vysya Bank]. Business Standard (16 August 2010). Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref>

As of January 2013, ING Group announced plans to divest itself of its Indian insurance and investment management businesses through the sale of its 26% interest in ING Vysya Life Insurance Company Ltd. to its joint venture partner [[Exide Industries]] Ltd.<ref>[http://www.ing.com/Our-Company/Press-room/Press-release-archive/PressRelease/ING-to-sell-its-interest-in-ING-Vysya-Life-Insurance.htm to sell its interest in ING Vysya Life Insurance] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602203327/http://www.ing.com/Our-Company/Press-room/Press-release-archive/PressRelease/ING-to-sell-its-interest-in-ING-Vysya-Life-Insurance.htm |date=2 June 2013 }}. ING. Retrieved on 6 December 2013.</ref>

==Current operations==

ING Vysya Bank has competed in the banking/financial services and insurance markets for over 80 years and currently serves over two million Indian consumers. The bank markets an entire range of financial products and services, organised under three strategic lines of business: retail, private and wholesale banking.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ingvysyabank.com/scripts/About_overview.aspx |title=Company Overview |publisher=ingvysyabank.com |access-date=27 February 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806230942/http://ingvysyabank.com/scripts/About_Overview.aspx |archive-date=6 August 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

===Retail banking===

With 547 branches and 10 counters, 28 satellite offices and 470 ATM's nationwide, ING Vysya's retail operation offers cheque accounts, savings deposits/CD's, retail wealth management services, consumer loans, agricultural/rural banking and retail life insurance products. The bank has rapidly expanded its distribution footprint and has created a national brand presence through several innovative marketing campaigns.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ingvysyabank.com/scripts/About_overview.aspx |title=ING About Us |publisher=ingvysyabank.com |access-date=30 September 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130806230942/http://ingvysyabank.com/scripts/About_Overview.aspx |archive-date=6 August 2013 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

===Private banking===

ING Vysya's private bank operates on an advisory-driven model. Specialised market research remains the bank's emphasis for the introduction of new tailored products to serve the high-end private banking segment.

===Corporate/wholesale banking===

The wholesale banking business provides corporate clients in India a range of commercial, transactional and electronic banking products. The bank offers products including working capital finance, trade and transactional services, foreign exchange, term loans and cash management services.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ingvysyabank.com/scripts/wholesalebanking.aspx |title=ING Vysya Bank |publisher=ingvysyabank.com |access-date=9 October 2012 |archive-date=28 September 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928020635/http://www.ingvysyabank.com/scripts/wholesalebanking.aspx |url-status=dead }}</ref> The wholesale banking business comprises four business sub-segments and multiple product offerings. The business segments Corporate and Investment Banking, Emerging Corporates, Banking and Financial Institutions and financial markets.<ref name="ingvysyabank3">{{cite web |url=http://www.ingvysyabank.com/pdf%27s/INGVYSYABANKLIMITEDANNUALREPORT.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131211194642/http://www.ingvysyabank.com/pdf%27s/INGVYSYABANKLIMITEDANNUALREPORT.pdf |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 December 2013 |title=ING Annual Report |publisher=ingvysyabank.com |access-date=9 October 2012 }}</ref>

===Agriculture and rural banking===

Agriculture and Rural Banking deals with all business related to agriculture and allied activities, Gold Loans, loans to SHGs and lending to government-sponsored schemes. Working Capital and Agriculture Term Loans for poultry, dairy, cold storage units etc. are also being offered to cater diverse needs of the farming community. The bank has accelerated retail agricultural lending at a few places in North India and Central India especially in Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.<ref name="ingvysyabank3"/>

==See also==
{{Portal|Banks}}
*[[East India Company (disambiguation)]]
*[[ING Group]]
*[[Indian banking]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

{{Banking in India}}
{{Kotak Mahindra Bank}}

[[Category:Banks based in Karnataka]]
[[Category:Banks established in 1930]]
[[Category:ING Group]]
[[Category:Companies based in Bengaluru]]
[[Category:Indian companies established in 1930]]
[[Category:Kotak Mahindra Bank]]
[[Category:Companies formerly listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange]]
[[Category:Companies formerly listed on the National Stock Exchange of India]]

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RajveerSingha1950 at 19:25, 10 January 2026