IDBI Bank launches Banking Services

 IDBI Bank launches Banking Services 24X7 on WhatsApp

IDBI Bank Limited today announced the launch of banking services on WhatsApp for its customers. This launch is a part of sustained initiatives the Bank has taken to enable the customers to access banking services remotely at their convenience.

WhatsApp Banking service is being offered through a dedicated WhatsApp verified number ensuring end to end encryption. WhatsApp Banking facility, shall enable IDBI Bank customers to avail various essential banking services such as account balance information, last five transactions, request for a Cheque book and an Email statement, Interest Rates, as well as details of the IDBI Bank branches/ATMs in the vicinity, to begin with.

Addressing during this launch, Mr. Rakesh Sharma, MD & CEO, IDBI Bank said, “IDBI Bank has always focused on taking initiatives that adds to the customer convenience in availing seamless banking experience. Launch of banking services on WhatsApp is yet another initiative in this direction through which IDBI Bank aims at creating ease of accessibility and convenience for its customers by offering an instant solution to their immediate basic banking needs from the comfort and safety of their homes”

 

IDBI Bank wins Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand

IDBI Bank wins Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Award 2020

IDBI Bank Ltd has won the Trusted Brand Award in the Banks - Private category as adjudged in a consumer survey entitled Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand, 2020. The Award was formally received by Shri Rakesh Sharma, MD & CEO, IDBI Bank from Shri Anil Fernandes, Associate Publisher, India Today Group.

Reader’s Digest conducts a survey every year among consumers in India across categories to determine the most trusted brands in the country. Since 1998, the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Award has set a benchmark in honoring excellence and quality.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Rakesh Sharma, MD & CEO, IDBI Bank said “I am grateful to Reader’s Digest for releasing the survey findings which has adjudged the Bank as the most Trusted Brand in the Private Bank category. IDBI Bank has consistently strived to live up to its brand promise of being a friend in need for its stakeholders. We shall continue to work tirelessly by leveraging our strengths of a skilled and committed workforce, well-defined strategies, cutting edge technology, and readiness to adapt to the rapidly changing customer preferences so as to consistently position ourselves as one of the most trusted banks in the country.”

Mr Rakesh Sharma, ED, Bajaj Auto takes over as

Mr Rakesh Sharma, ED, Bajaj Auto takes over as IMMA’s President

 The International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), the voice of the global motorcycle industry, has elected Mr Rakesh Sharma, Executive Director, Bajaj Auto from of its member organisation SIAM, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers for a 2-year mandate, as President of IMMA.

Mr Sharma had been previously holding office as Vice-President in IMMA, elected in May 2019.

The IMMA Spring Congress, originally planned to be held from 20 to 24 April 2020 in New Delhi, was changed into a series of meetings by conference call and correspondence. The election of the new President took place through a General Assembly by correspondence on 21^st April 2020 due to the COVID-19 crisis.

On being elected, Mr Rakesh Sharma said “Indeed these are very challenging times and I take up this prestigious appointment fully conscious of the role the motorcycle industry has to play both as a key industry and a responsible member of the society. Whilst we are facing numerous difficulties, we can also see that in due course new but different opportunities will emerge. The role of national, regional and global associations such as SIAM and IMMA is now more important than ever and we will work hard to ensure we play a strong and responsible role in the recovery.’’

Mr Rakesh Sharma joined Bajaj Auto in October 2007 as President (International Business) and is currently the Executive Director. He is a member of the Board of Commissioners of PT Bajaj Auto Indonesia, a subsidiary of Bajaj Auto Ltd and the Chairman of the Exports Council of SIAM.

In his new role, Mr Sharma succeeds Mr Johannes Loman, Director of PT Astra International Tbk and Executive Vice President Director PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) Indonesia, and President of FAMI - Federation of Asian Motorcycle Industries and President of AISI, the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association.

Mr Loman stated, ‘’IMMA aims to advance the sustainable growth of the two-wheeler industry in every region of the world. We are fortunate to have Mr Sharma with his wide international experience in the two and three- wheeler industry, to steer IMMA through the difficult time and be the trusted global voice of the motorcycle manufacturers. I look forward to work with Mr Sharma in my role as FAMI representative in IMMA’s Steering Committee’’.