Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Feb 13: J&K Bank has been recognized with two prestigious awards at the MSME Banking Excellence Awards-2024 for its leadership and empowerment initiatives. The Bank was named the winner in the category of Best Bank for Creating Awareness among MSMEs (Private Sector) and also achieved Runner-Up status in the Best MSME Bank (Private Sector) category.
The awards were presented by Union Minister of State (Finance) Pankaj Chaudhary to Rajesh Gupta, the Bank’s Divisional Head (Rest of India), and Suresh Kumar Chowdhary, Zonal Head (Delhi), in the presence of Mukesh Mohan Gupta, President (CIMSME), and other dignitaries.
In response to this achievement, MD & CEO Amitava Chatterjee expressed, “We are truly honored to receive these esteemed awards from CIMSME, which validate our dedication to enhancing financial awareness and supporting the growth of MSMEs—an essential component of our economy.”
“At J&K Bank, we are committed to bolstering our MSME-focused initiatives to empower businesses and entrepreneurs across the nation. This recognition inspires us to improve our services, strengthen our engagement with MSMEs, and tackle their unique challenges through accessible banking solutions and effective outreach programs,” he added.
The awards highlight J&K Bank’s crucial role in fostering the growth of MSMEs and reinforce its status as a leader in empowering private sector businesses.