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K. P. Hormis
Born
1917-10-18
Mookkannoor, Kingdom of Cochin, British India
(present day Ernakulam, Kerala, India)


Occupation
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Known for
Founder of Federal Bank


Kulangara Paulo Hormis (18 October 1917 Template:Endash 26 January 1988) was an Indian banker who is the founder of Federal Bank Limited.[1]

Early life and education

He was born on 18 October 1917 at Mookkannoor; a small village in the suburbs of Greater Cochin in a traditional agrarian family. He initially started his professional journey as a Lawyer in the Munisiff Court of Perumbavoor. He took over the management of Travancore Federal Bank on 30 December 1944 and until 18 May 1945 Travancore Federal Bank Limited functioned at Nedumpuram under his chairmanship.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

The Federal Bank Limited is a major private sector commercial bank headquartered at Aluva, Kochi, Kerala.[8][9][10]

References

  1. Top Private Banks in India | Federal Bank Founder | Federal Bank | Personal Banking. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
  2. Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2015{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Info Kerala Communications Pvt(2 September 2015). ISBN 9788192947020
  3. Federal Bank observes 69th Founder's Day on 18th October. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  4. Federal Bank: Reports, Company History, Directors Report, Chairman's Speech, Auditors Report of Federal Bank - NDTV. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  5. Banking on the brand. The Week. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  6. Birth Centenary of Late K.P. Hormis Sir.
  7. When Kochi developed, these banking institutions stood as pillars of support. The Hindu(20 March 2013). Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  8. Federal Bank LTD. Business enquiry form. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  9. Centenary Birth Anniversary Celebration of Federal Bank Founder KP Hormis launched. Retrieved 12 March 2018.
  10. Hormis memorial lecture. The Hindu(11 March 2017).