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2026
Karnataka Bank launches nine new banking services under Nava Dhamaka 2026
Karnataka Bank launched nine new banking products and services under the theme 'Nava Dhamaka 2026 - Enhancing Banking Experience', spanning investments, digital banking, payments, customer engagement and lending. The offerings include a composite online trading and wealth management platform, a revamped retail internet banking platform, enhanced KBL Mobile Banking features, UPI services for eligible NRI customers, PIN-less CBDC transactions, a point-of-sale solution for religious institutions, an AI-enabled voice bot, a drop line facility under KBL Micromitra, and the KBL Startup Finance credit scheme. The bank said the solutions aim to enhance customer convenience, strengthen digital payment capabilities, improve service delivery, and support entrepreneurship and institutional growth.
2026
Karnataka Bank launches Trade Konnect digital forex platform
Karnataka Bank launched 'Trade Konnect', a digital platform that enables customers to submit requests for import, export transactions and outward cross-border remittances online at any time, eliminating the need for physical branch visits.
2026
Karnataka Bank launches Capital Gains Account Scheme
Karnataka Bank has launched the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS), a banking solution allowing customers to deposit unutilized capital gains while planning eligible reinvestments under the Income-tax Act.
2022
Karnataka Bank launches mobile banking for NRI customers
Karnataka Bank launched mobile banking for its NRI customers through its existing KBL MobilePlus app.
2021
Karnataka Bank receives two DigiDhan awards
Karnataka Bank received two DigiDhan awards from India's Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology for achieving the target with the highest percentage of BHIM-UPI transactions in the Private Sector Bank category in FY 2019-20 and FY 2020-21.
2021
Karnataka Bank and Toyota Kirloskar Motor partner on vehicle financing
Karnataka Bank signed an MOU with Toyota Kirloskar Motor to provide financing options for customers purchasing Toyota vehicles. Karnataka Bank became one of the preferred financiers for vehicles sold by Toyota Kirloskar Motor in India.
2021
Karnataka Bank sponsors ECG machines for Udupi district
Karnataka Bank sponsored 50 ECG machines worth ₹11.50 lakh for needy gram panchayats and affiliated sub-centres in Udupi district, as part of a corporate social responsibility initiative implemented with the Cardiology at Door Steps Foundation Trust. The bank handed over the first 10 units on Saturday.
2021
Karnataka Bank and Mswipe launch WisePOSGo
Karnataka Bank launched the WisePOSGo point-of-sale device in collaboration with Mswipe Technologies for the bank’s merchant customers.
2021
Maruti Suzuki and Karnataka Bank tie up to offer car loans
Maruti Suzuki and Karnataka Bank partnered to offer loans for new cars purchased from Maruti Suzuki Arena and Nexa showrooms.
2021
Karnataka Bank and IIFL Securities introduce KBLSmart Trade
Karnataka Bank and IIFL Securities joined hands to introduce KBLSmart Trade, a facility through which Karnataka Bank customers can access IIFL Securities' demat and trading account solution.
2020
Karnataka Bank appoints Uma Shankar as Additional Director
Karnataka Bank appointed Uma Shankar as an Additional Director (non-executive, independent) at its October 13 board meeting. The appointment is to take effect on November 1.
2020
Karnataka Bank appoints two additional directors
Karnataka Bank appointed Justice A V Chandrashekar and Pradeep Kumar Panja as additional directors at a board meeting on August 19, 2020.
2020
Karnataka Bank launches KBL Micro Mitra
Karnataka Bank launched KBL Micro Mitra, a product offering financial assistance of up to ₹10 lakh to micro manufacturing and service enterprises for working capital or investment.
2020
Karnataka Bank launches COVID-19 health cover
Karnataka Bank, in association with Universal Sompo General Insurance Company, launched a health insurance policy covering expenses related to COVID-19.
2019
Karnataka Bank launches nationwide CASA campaign
Karnataka Bank launched a nationwide campaign to mobilize current and savings accounts. The campaign began on November 15, 2019, and was scheduled to run through February 29, 2020.