Top and largest banks in India

Updated on Jan. 2, 2022, 6:36 a.m.

Banking system in India is one of the best in world. India has many big banks and almost evert corner of India is serviced by banks. We will learn about top banks in India with respect to Asset held and revenue/profits generated by banks. India have private banks and government owned banks. State Bank of India which is largest and biggest bank of India is owned by government.

Big Four Banks in India

India has more than 100 small and big banks, however based on total assets owned by these banks here  are top four banks.

  • State Bank of India
  • Bank of Baroda
  • HDFC Bank
  • Canara Bank of India

State Bank of India had total assets of $640 billion in 2021 and ranked number one in terms of assets holding.

Bank of Baroda had total assets of $160 billion in 2021.

HDFC Bank had total assets of $230 billion in 2021.

Canara Bank which is top bank in South India had $150 billion in 2021.

Banks with largest branch network in India

The main aim, of private banks is to increase profits and public sectors banks is to service public.

State Bank of India have branches all over India and is largest bank of India.

list of public sectors banks with largest branch networks

Bank Name Total Branches Started
State Bank of India 22219 1955
Punjab National Bank 10769 1894
Canara Bank 10416 1906
Union Bank of India 9315 1919
Bank of Baroda 8310 1908
Indian Bank 6007 1907
Bank of India 5084 1906
Central Bank of India 4608 1911
Indian Overseas Bank 3217 1937
UCO Bank 3087 1943
Bank of Maharashtra 1915 1935
Punjab and Sind Bank 1526 1908

List of private banks with largest branch networks

Bank Name Established Branches
HDFC Bank 1994 5608
ICICI Bank 1994 5266
Axis Bank 1993 4594
IndusInd Bank 1994 2015
IDBI Bank 1964 1884
Kotak Mahindra Bank 2003 1604
Federal Bank 1931 1272
Bandhan Bank 2015 1147
Yes Bank 2004 1070
Jammu & Kashmir Bank 1938 955
South Indian Bank 1929 935
Karnataka Bank 1924 859
Karur Vysya Bank 1916 811
City Union Bank 1904 702
IDFC First Bank 2015 596
CSB Bank 1920 512
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank 1921 509
RBL Bank 1943 435
DCB Bank 1930 352
Dhanlaxmi Bank 1927 245
Nainital Bank 1922 160

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