Mar 31, 2018
The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the 38th Annual Report of the Bank along with the audited Balance Sheet, Profit &Â Loss Account and other relevant information for the financial year ended March 31, 2018.
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BANK DURING THE YEAR 2017-18
1. Â Â Â CAPITAL, RESERVES &Â NET WORTH
(i) Â Â Â CAPITAL
The Authorized Capital of the Bank at present is Rs.3000 Crore divided into Rs.300 Crore shares of Rs.10 each. At present, Government of India holds 68.77% Equity Share Capital of the Bank. The total paid up (equity share) capital of the Bank is Rs.1304.15 Crore. During financial year 2017-2018, the Bank has allotted 11,10,22,997 shares of Rs.10 each at premium of Rs.53.05 on preferential basis to Qualified Institutional Buyers on 05.09.2017 with total inflow of Rs.700 crore and 19,42,79,628 shares of Rs.10 each at premium of Rs.55.73 on preferential basis to GOI on 27.03.2018 with a total inflow of Rs.1277 crore.
(ii) Â Â Â Reserves &Â Net worth
For the financial year ended 31.03.2018, the total Reserves and Surplus is Rs.9323.05 Crore The Net Worth of the Bank increased from Rs.6976.90 Crore to Rs.9224.01 Crore this year.
(iii) Â Â Â Dividend
Taking into consideration the overall profitability, the Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs.1.20 per share (12%), for the year 2017-18. The total amount of equity dividend including dividend tax for 2017-18 is Rs.188.36 Crore.
2. Â Â Â WORKING RESULTS
The Bank has reported a Net profit Rs.727 Crore as on 31.03.2018 compared to Rs.750 Crore as on 31.03.2017. The Operating Profit of the Bank has increased from Rs.2,421 Crore as on 31.03.2017 to Rs.3,098 Crore as on 31.03.2018, thereby recording a growth rate of 27.95%. The Total Deposits of the Bank registered a growth rate of 18.25% from Rs.1,33,012 Crore as on 31.03.2017 to Rs.1,57,288 Crore as on 31.03.2018. The Gross Advances of the Bank increased from Rs.96,821 Crore as on 31.03.2017 to Rs.1,18,677 Crore as on 31.03.2018 marked a growth rate of 22.57%. The cost of deposits decreased from 6.50% in 2016-17 to 5.65% in 2017-18. The Net Interest Margin of the Bank improved from 2.77% as on 31.03.2017 to 3.10% as on 31.03.2018.
The trend in financial results of the Bank is as under
                                                                                                                    (Rs. in Crore)
Sl. No. |
Items |
2016-17 |
2017-18 |
Annual Increase (%) |
1 |
Interest Income |
12379.46 |
12589.84 |
1.70% |
2 |
Interest Expenditure |
8873.02 |
8286.95 |
-6.61% |
3 |
Net Interest Income (1-2) |
3506.44 |
4302.89 |
22.71% |
4 |
Non-interest income |
1651.26 |
1600.61 |
-3.07% |
 |
i. Profit on sale of investments |
768.99 |
544.26 |
-29.22% |
 |
ii. Other non-interest income |
882.27 |
1056.35 |
19.73% |
5 |
Net Total Income (3+4) |
5157.70 |
5903.50 |
14.46% |
6 |
Operating expense |
2736.55 |
2805.70 |
2.53% |
 |
i. Staff Expenses |
1747.89 |
1607.36 |
-8.04% |
 |
ii. Other operating expenses |
988.66 |
1198.34 |
21.21% |
7 |
Operating profit |
2421.15 |
3097.80 |
27.95% |
8 |
Operating profit (excl. Treasury profit) |
1652.16 |
2553.54 |
54.56% |
9 |
Provisions and Contingencies |
1670.67 |
2370.78 |
41.91% |
10 |
Net Profit |
750.49 |
727.02 |
-3.13% |
Important Profitability Ratios
Sl. |
Item |
2016-17 |
2017-18 |
No. |
 |
(%) |
(%) |
1 |
Yield on funds |
8.14 |
7.69 |
2 |
Cost of funds |
5.83 |
5.06 |
3 |
Interest spread (1-2) |
2.31 |
2.63 |
4 |
Yield on advances |
9.89 |
9.14 |
5 |
Cost of deposits |
6.50 |
5.65 |
6 |
Yield on investments |
 |  |
 |
(excluding RIDF) |
7.65 |
7.28 |
 |
excluding Trading Profit including |
||
 |
Trading Profit |
9.32 |
8.48 |
7 |
Other operating expenses to Average Working Funds |
0.65 |
0.73 |
8 |
Cost-Income Ratio |
53.06 |
47.53 |
9 |
Establishment cost to average working funds |
1.15 |
0.98 |
3. Â Â Â BUSINESS EXPANSION AND BRANCH NETWORK
(i) Â Â Â Total Business
The Total Business of the Bank registered a robust growth rate of 20.07 % grew from Rs.2,29,833 Crore as on 31.03.2017 to Rs.2,75,965 Crore as on 31.03.2018.
(ii) Â Â Â Deposits
The Total Deposits of the Bank grew from Rs.1,33,012 Crore to Rs.1,57,288 Crore as on 31.03.2018 and the Retail Term Deposit increased from Rs.47,517 Crore to Rs.49,020 Crore as on 31.03.2018, grew by 18.25% and 3.16% respectively.
(iii) Â Â Â CASA Deposit
During the financial year 2017-18, CASA deposits of the Bank grew from Rs.37,398 Crore as at 31.03.2017 to Rs.39,390 Crore as at 31.03.2018, recording a growth rate of 5.33%, Y-o-Y Out of CASA, Saving Bank deposits increased to Rs.30,669 Crore and Current Account Deposits increased to Rs.8,721 Crore, marking growth rates of 6.36% and 1.84% respectively. The percentage of CASA Deposits to Total Deposits stood at 25.04% as at 31.03.2018.
(iv) Â Â Â Branch Network
During the financial year 2017-18, the Bank has increased the number of branches from 2031 to 2136 and number of extension counters increased from 13 to15. All the branches and offices are well managed by the Head Office at Bengaluru and its 32 Regional Offices situated across different geographical areas of the country.
4. Â Â Â CREDIT EXPANSION
(i) Gross Credit
For the first time the Bank has crossed a milestone of One Lakh crore advances during the Financial Year ending 31.03.2018. During the year, the Gross Credit of the Bank has registered a growth of 22.57% from Rs.96,821 Crore as at 31.03.2017 to Rs.1,18,677 Crore as at 31.03.2018, despite slowdown in the credit growth as a whole. Considering the challenging economic environment, the Bank had been very selective in the approval of big ticket credit proposals and conscious efforts have been made to reduce high risk assets. During the year, the Bank has lent Rs.17290 Crore to Government Undertakings, out of which State Government Guarantee is available to the extent of Rs.9237 Crore. The Bank has put in place a perfect due diligence mechanism for screening of credit proposals and implementing the guidelines received from Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance and Reserve Bank of India. In terms of extant guidelines from Ministry of Finance, the Bank is following Committee Approach for disposing credit approvals at Regional Office and Head Office levels. The Committees meet, as frequently as possible to reduce turnaround time for credit decision.
The Bank has continued with its strategy to recruit professionals from CA/ICWA/CS/ MBA streams during 2017-18 for ensuring qualitative credit processing.
Bankâs Credit Department is accredited with ISO/ IEC 27001:2013 certification for Information Security Management system by British Standard Institute (BSI).
In tune with market trends, Bank has come up with various new loan products and have also fine-tuned existing ones to suit the needs of customers.
(ii) Large &Â Mid Corporate
The Bankâs 14 Corporate Banking Branches (CBBs) at different geographical locations have facilitated in exercising better control and supervision over large advances besides reducing turnaround time in the delivery of Corporate Credit. In addition, the Bank has sMe branches spread across the country, catering to the needs of midcorporate and SME clients by offering services including cash management, forex, treasury products, trade finance, deposits, retail banking etc.
Bankâs Corporate/SME Banking Division offers an array of loan products and services such as, Term Loans, Demand Loans, Corporate Loan, Short-Term Loans, Working Capital Facilities (FB+NFB), Bridge Loans, Syndicated Loans, Infrastructure Loans, Foreign Currency Loans, Loan Against Future Rent Receivables etc., to its corporate clients depending upon their needs.
The Bank has set up MSME cells at all important centres to improve the flow of credit to MSME sector.
The Bank has evolved a strategy to focus on well rated Corporates, Government Undertakings etc.
Accordingly, a database of Government Undertakings has been created and provided to the field functionaries to establish a liaison and explore for a banking relationship with these entities.
(iii) Â Â Â Infrastructure Finance
In view of the various challanges faced by the Infrastructure sector, Bank has adopted a cautious approach for financing to this sector. However, good and viable projects are extended with necessary financial support. Total outstanding infrastructure advances sector stood at 23.40% of aggregate credit and total exposure under infrastructure is well within the prescribed sectoral exposure cap of 32%.
(iv) Â Â Â Retail Credit
Retail lending continues to be the thrust area for credit expansion in view of its inherent advantages such as, risk spread, better yield and scope for cross selling of our Bank products.
The Retail Advance of the Bank grew from Rs.29,157 Crore as on 31.03.2017 to Rs.36,439 Crore as on 31.03.2018, registered a robust growth rate of 24.98 %. The retail credit portfolio accounted for 30.70% of the Bankâs Gross Credit.
Housing Loan and Vehicle Loan portfolio recorded robust growth rates of 30.50% and 21.38% respectively with outstanding level of Housing Loan reaching Rs.14,700 Crores and Vehicle Loan reaching Rs.3,269 Crores as on 31.03.2018.
Fresh sanctions during the year under housing loan amounted to Rs.5020 Crores comprising of 27306 borrowers and Rs.1525 Crores under Vehicle Loans comprising 36243 borrowers.
Special Campaign were conducted for various products during the year to create competitive spirit amongst the field functionaries and to garner more business.
Under PMAY (Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna)-CLSS (Credit Linked Subsidy Scheme) -âHousing for Allâ Scheme for Economically Weaker Sections / Low Income Group / Middle Income Group - I / Middle Income Group - II /, the Bank has disbursed Rs.318.40 Crores to 2748 beneficiaries.
(v) Â Â Â Education Loan
Utmost importance is given to extend Education Loans to deserving meritorious students. The Education Loan portfolio grew by Rs.199 Crores to reach a level of Rs.1513 Crores as on 31.03.2018, recording a growth rate of 15.15%.
(vi) Â Â Â Performance under Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Sector despite the impact of demonetization, MSME advances recorded a growth rate of 11.06% with outstanding level reaching Rs.22002 Crore as at the end of March 2018. Outstanding advances under Micro and Small Enterprise (MSE) sector reached a level of Rs.18288 Crore as on March 2018, recording a growth of 13.40%. The performance under Prime Ministerâs Task Force as at the end of March 2018 is as under.
Sl. No. |
Particulars |
Achievement as at March 2018 |
Target 1 |
60% of total lending to MSE sector as on preceding March 31st to Micro enterprises |
60.25% |
Target 2 |
10% y-o-y growth in number of Micro enterprises |
10.61% |
Target 3 |
20% y-o-y growth in credit to MSE Sector |
13.41% |
The Bank has successfully implemented the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) Scheme with a disbursement of Rs.2290 Crore in FY 2017-18 covering 1.69 lac entrepreneurs as against the target of Rs.2850 Crore, thus achieving 80.35 % of the target. The Bank showed remarkable performance Under Stand-Up India scheme also with disbursement of Rs.422 Crore to 2225 entrepreneurs during the financial year which include 1938 women entrepreneurs.
(vii) Â Â Â Training in Credit Matters
With the retirement and elevation of earlier credit officers, the requirement for well-trained credit officers has been felt by the Bank. In the above direction, in order to build a pool of trained credit officers Bank has initiated credit training programme to the Officers selected from different branches and controlling offices spread across the country.
(viii) Â Â Â Cancellation of Undrawn Exposure
In its efforts to enhance conservation of capital under the Basel-III Capital Adequacy Framework, the Bank is focussing on cancellation of large value undrawn exposures. Such an approach will have a two-pronged effect, i.e., reduced capital allocation and availability of resources for investment in profitable ventures.
5. PRIORITY SECTOR
Total Priority Sector advances of the Bank stood at Rs.48364 Crore as at the end of March 2018, constituting 47.70% of the Adjusted Net Bank Credit against the RBI norm of 40%. Total Priority Sector Advances has increased by Rs.7774 Crore (19.15%) over March-2017. Average Priority sector credit achievement for FY: 2017-18 was 44.15% of avg. ANBC.
(i) Â Â Â Agricultural Finance
Agricultural advances of the Bank as at March 2018 stood at Rs.19521 Crore, constituting 19.25% of the Adjusted Net Bank Credit. Agriculture credit has shown y-o-y growth of 24.88%, with an absolute increase of Rs.3889 Crore. Average agricultural credit achievement for FY: 2017-18 was 17.15% of avg. ANBC.
(ii) Â Â Â Kisan Credit Card Scheme
The outstanding level of advances under Vijaya Kisan Card (VKCs) stood at Rs.3329 Crore through 175742 accounts as at 31.03.2018. The Bankâs Kisan Cards are ATM enabled under RuPay platform.
(iii) Â Â Â Advances to Weaker Sections
As at March 2018, the outstanding weaker section advances of the Bank stood at Rs.16089 Crore, which constitutes 15.87% of the ANBC against the norm of 10%.
(iv) Â Â Â Self Help Groups (SHGs)
Bank has accorded top priority to lending to SHGs. Outstanding level under lending to SHGs has increased from Rs.698 Crore as at 31.03.2017 to Rs.841 Crore as at 31.03.2018.
Bank is actively participating in implementation of Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) in coordination with various State Rural Livelihood Missions. Bankâs advance under DAY-NRLM stood at Rs.808 Crore benefitting 28963 Women SHGs.
(v) Â Â Â Credit to Women Beneficiaries
Advances to Women beneficiaries stood at Rs.11690 Crore as at March 2018 as against Rs.9501 Crore as at March 2017, registering a growth rate of 23%. Against the stipulated target of 5% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC), the Bankâs achievement stood at 11.53% of ANBC.
(vi) Lending under Govt. Sponsored Schemes
The credit flow under various Govt. sponsored schemes as at 31.03.2018 was as under:
Sl. No. |
Schemes |
No of beneficiaries |
Loan amount outstanding (Rs.in Crore) |
1 |
DAY-NRLM |
28963 |
808.19 |
2 |
DAY-NULM |
1090 |
12.17 |
3 |
PMEGP |
3971 |
175.60 |
(vii) Â Â Â Advances to SC / STs
Total advances to SC / STs stood at Rs.2045 Crore as at March 2018.
(viii) Â Â Â Credit to Minority Communities
Advances to Minority Communities stood at Rs.6539 Crore as at March 2018, constituting 15.04% of total Priority Sector advances against the stipulated norm of 15%.
(ix) Â Â Â Lead Bank Scheme
Bank is having Lead Bank responsibility in three districts i.e. in Mandya, Dharwad and Haveri districts of Karnataka State. All the Lead District Managers have been effectively coordinating with all Bank branches/Govt. agencies/NABARD in their respective Districts to ensure achievement of targets under Annual Credit Plan, Govt sponsored schemes, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), Financial Inclusion, Social Security Schemes, Digital Banking, Aadhaar Seeding, Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme etc.
(x) Â Â Â Crop Insurance
Government of India has introduced Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) by replacing existing Crop Insurance schemes with reduced insurance premium. The Bank has actively participated in the Scheme during Kharif and Rabi Seasons of 2017-18 and covered 104343 farmers under PMFBY
(xi) Â Â Â VIBSETIs (Vijaya Bank Self-Employment Training Institutes)
The Bank has established Vijaya Bank Self Employment Training Institutes (VIBSETIs) at Mandya and Haveri in Karnataka state and at Indore in Madhya Pradesh. These Institutes have been conducting various vocational training / skill upgradation / awareness programmes / Entrepreneur Development Programmes etc. All the three VIBSETIs have been graded âAAâ, the highest grading by Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), GoI, for the Financial Year 2016-17.
During the financial year 2017-18, VIBSETIs have conducted 87 programmes and trained 2399 beneficiaries. Since inception, totally 1624 programmes have been conducted benefitting 63631 beneficiaries. Settlement of trained candidates with gainful selfemployment ventures was around 70% as at 31.03.2018.
(xii) Â Â Â Vijaya Rural Development Foundation (VRDF)
Vijaya Rural Development Foundation (VRDF) was promoted by the Bank in the year 1990 at Mangalore to provide a platform for developmental programmes and conducting extension activities in rural areas promoting and fostering scientific, educational and extension activities in the field of agriculture, animal husbandry, Rural industries, services etc and also other rural development fields like literacy, self-employment, health &Â hygiene. VRDF has been conducting various awareness programmes covering a wide range of subjects through the Village Development Councils (VDC). At present, 49 such VDCs are functioning including 5 VDCs formed during FY 2017-18. The activities of the Foundation are spread over Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Kasargod and adjacent parts of Uttara Kannada district and Haveri, Dharwad and Mandya, where the Bank has Lead Bank responsibility.
During the financial year 2017-18, VRDF has conducted 283 programmes benefiting 11094 persons. This is the highest number of programs conducted in a year by VRDF since its inception. Since inception, totally 1969 programmes have been conducted benefitting 121665 beneficiaries.
The following were a few novel programmes conducted during 2017-18:
- Â Â Â Roof rain water harvesting models to give awareness about water conservation among villagers which is the need of the day.
- Â Â Â Popularizing Prime Minister Soil Health Card Scheme.
- Â Â Â Radio classes to 10th Class Kannada medium rural school students in Mathematics, English and Science through Akashavani Mangalore.
- Â Â Â Formation of 50 Vidyarthi Krishika Sanghas to motivate students to develop interest in agricultural profession.
- Â Â Â Distribution of Vegetable seeds.
6. FINANCIAL INCLUSION
(i) Key Achievements
- Â Â Â Bank has been allotted with 1151 Sub Service Areas comprising of 3410 villages and 20 wards on a pan India basis to provide banking facilities. Bank has provided Banking Facilities to these villages through 289 branches and the remaining through Bank Mitras (Business Correspondent Agents).
- Â Â Â Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched by the Honâble Prime Minister on 28.08.2014 with the objective of bringing all unbanked households/ families of the country into
banking fold by providing them with Basic Bank Accounts, RuPay cards with accidental insurance coverage of Rs.1.00 Lakh, life insurance coverage of Rs.30,000/- and overdraft facility up to Rs.5000/- based on the satisfactory transactions in the account.
- Â Â Â As on 31st March 2018, the Bank was having 14.59 Lakh Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts with total savings of Rs.203.43 Crore .
- Â Â Â All active accounts have been provided with RuPay debit cards.
- Â Â Â Aadhaar seeding percentage in PMJDY accounts improved to 90.01% in March 2018 from 88% in March-2017.
- Â Â Â Aadhaar seeding in operative accounts improved to 82% in March 2018 from 62% in March 2017.
- Â Â Â Bank has sanctioned Overdraft facility to 9442 PMJDY account holders amounting to Rs.158.00 Lakhs.
(ii) Highlights of the Financial Inclusion activities:
- Â Â Â E-KYC has been enabled in all the branches and also in Hand Held Machines/Micro ATMs.
- Â Â Â RuPay card Off Us transaction has been implemented at all BCA Locations.
- Â Â Â All Micro ATMs are interoperable.
- Â Â Â Cash receipt to SB accounts from third parties without biometric authentication has been enabled in all the HHMs/Kiosks.
- Â Â Â New MIS has been developed to enable the field functionaries and the controlling offices to monitor the performance of the Business Correspondents.
- Â Â Â Control room set up in Head Office to monitor Business Correspondents on daily basis by using MIS reports relating to Day Begin / Day End status, number of transactions carried out etc, through a portal.
(iii) Â Â Â Special Initiatives during the Financial Year:
- Â Â Â Special Drive for Financial Inclusion Initiatives was organized in the month of February 2018 with focus on opening Jan-Dhan accounts for any uncovered individuals and activating any inactive accounts that were opened, for issuing RuPay Card &Â their activation and Aadhaar seeding &Â authentication of all operative accounts.
- Â Â Â Bank has sponsored a research project through National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore regarding âStudy on boundaries of formal and informal finance as well as nature of Financial Instruments in Karnatakaâ.
(iv) Â Â Â Vijaya Digital villages
Our Bank adopted 105 villages across India under âVijaya Digital Villagesâproject. Out of this 101 villages have been adopted during the current financial year. Shri Arun Jaitley, Honâble Minister of Finance, Govt. of India launched this Digital Village project on the 26th of August, 2017. Under the project:
- Â Â Â All the villagers have been covered with Jan Dhan accounts.
- Â Â Â Account holders have been issued RuPay Debit cum ATM cards.
- Â Â Â Digital banking products viz., Mobile banking, net banking and SMS alert facility have been encouraged.
- Â Â Â Account holders are covered under PMSBY and PMJJBY
- Â Â Â Wi-Fi facility provided in the villages at Bankâs cost.
- Â Â Â Digital banking transactions improved in these villages.
(v) Â Â Â Financial Literacy:
- Â Â Â The Bank has set up âVijaya Financial Literacy Trustâ (VFLT) on 20-112015 with the objective of imparting literacy to all the Urban &Â Rural masses regarding financial matters. The Trust has 18 Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs) which are managed by the Counselors who are retired experienced Bankers.
- Â Â Â The Trust through FLCs conducts various Financial Literacy programmes and credit counseling activities.
- Â Â Â To create awareness on âPradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojanaâin Rural and Urban areas, Bank has prepared an Audio Film in regional languages for screening at account opening camps and other literacy programmes.
- Â Â Â Financial literacy materials in regional languages are also provided to branches to impart financial literacy to PMJDY account holders and other rural and urban masses.
- Â Â Â Trust is actively participating in promoting social security schemes, such as Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY).
- Â Â Â During the year, the Trust has conducted 6923 awareness programmes involving 3,12,977/- participants and extended counseling to 45,786 persons. Out of this, 18,951 persons have opened their bank accounts and 6223 members have enrolled under various social security schemes like PMSBY/PMJJBY and APY.
(vi) Â Â Â Direct Benefit Transfer:
Bank is actively implementing the modified DBTL programme of Govt. of India, by seeding Aadhaar number of LPG consumers into their accounts. SMS alerts are also sent to all the customers regularly for seeding Aadhaar numbers into their accounts through various modes.
(vii) Electronic Benefit Transfer:
Bank is disbursing Social Security Pensions / MNREGA amounting to more than Rs.8.00 Crore per month to more than 2.00 Lakh beneficiaries through Bank Mitrs. Our Bank has a separate Financial Inclusion Cell in Mandya District of Karnataka where large number of beneficiaries of various social security pension/MNREGA are having account with our Bank under the then âOne District One Bank Modelâ scheme.
7. TREASURY AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
Treasury Department performs the crucial function of interacting with dynamic market forces, understanding them and transforming such understanding into profits for the Bank. Treasury provides crucial market inputs and insights to enable Bank to manage its market risk, liquidity risk and asset and liability mismatch.
The Department ensures the maintenance of the statutory reserves of CRR and SLR prescribed by RBI, meets short term liquidity requirements of the Bank in domestic and foreign currencies effectively, manages the SLR and Non - SLR investment book of the Bank, trades in interest rate, equity and forex instruments, utilizes arbitrage opportunities available across markets and also provides crucial market related inputs to asset liability management of the Bank.
Treasury is functionally separated into Front Office, Back-Office and Mid-Office. Front office carries the dealing and borrowing / lending activities, while Back office carries out the function of accounting, valuation and reconciliation of front office transactions. Mid- Office monitors the dealing activities of Treasury to ensure that they are conducted as per laid down Investment policy and regulatory guidelines. To ensure independence in monitoring, Mid-Office reports to Head of Risk Management Department.
A brief of the treasury operations during 2017-18 is given below:
(i) Â Â Â Market Scenario
Interest rates were range-bound during the first half of 2017-18 with the 10 year bench mark bond trading in the yield range of 6.42% to 6.99%. The second half of the year witnessed considerable hardening of yields from 6.65% on October, 03, 2017 to a high of 7.78% on Mar 06, 2018, due to a combination of factors, like hardening outlook on inflation, rising oil prices, worries about Government overshooting its fiscal deficit target and the worries of trade war between US and China. The 10 year bench mark ended the year at 7.40% helped by the Governmentâs rationalizing its bond programme for 2018-19.
Indian stock markets touched all-time high in Jan 2018, fuelled by the domestic investor sentiment, Net FII flows and positive business sentiments, before corrections set in due to the uncertainties on US Fed hike and the trade war fears. NSE Nifty 50 started the year at 9238 levels, touching an all-time high of 11171 points on Jan 29, 2018 and closed the year at 10114.
Rupee opened the year at around 64.86 levels and traded a range of 63.25 to 65.90 during FY 2017-18 before ending the year at 65.14 more or less at the opening levels. While stock market inflows aided the rupee, it was affected by the Fed rate hike worries, the US spats with North Korea as well as the looming threat of trade wars between US and China.
(ii) Â Â Â Investment Book
A sizeable chunk of Bankâs resources are managed by Treasury, which is evident from the average investment deposit ratio of 32.01 during FY 2017-18. The Investment book size decreased from Rs.44,786.97 Crore as on 31.03.2017 to Rs.40,281.86 Crore as on 31.03.2018. SLR investments decreased from Rs.40,057.39 Crore to Rs.35,251.99 Crore, while Non- SLR investments increased from Rs.4,729.58 Crore to Rs.5,029.86 Crore during the period. During FY 2017-18, Bank has invested Rs.1,277 Crore in the Recapitalisation Bonds issued by Government of India as part of GOIâs program of capital infusion.
Average investment was Rs.42,768.26 Crore in 2017-18 compared to Rs.44,275.16 Crore in 2016-17. Yield on investments during FY 2017-18 was 7.28%, compared to the yield of 7.65% in FY 2016-17.
(iii) Â Â Â Interest Income from the Treasury Operations
Interest income from the Treasury operations was Rs.3083.58 Crore in FY 201718 compared to Rs.3,359.09 Crore in FY 2016-17 commensurate with the decrease in the investment portfolio.
(iv) Â Â Â Profit from the Treasury Operations
During 2017-18, Treasury of the Bank achieved profit of Rs.574.80 Crore from its trading activities in G-Sec, equity and forex desks compared to a profit of Rs.794.71 Crore during FY 2016 - 2017. The profits were impacted by the volatility in the benchmark 10 year yields caused by hardening inflation outlook and the fiscal worries.
(v) Â Â Â Dividend Income from Equity
The Bank has earned dividend of Rs.7.84 Crore during the FY 2017-18 from its equity investments vis-a-vis Rs.3.13 Crore in FY 2016-17.
(vi) Â Â Â Funding Activities
The average net borrowing during FY 2017-18 was Rs.4,449.22 Crore at the rate of 5.89% compared to Rs.6,962 Crore at the rate of 6.27% during FY 2016-17. The borrowing cost has come down by 38 bps compared to last year mainly due to the reduction in policy rates by 25 bps in FY 2017-18 and also through a judicious mix of various borrowing avenues.
(vii) Â Â Â CRR / SLR Maintenance
Bank has complied with the CRR / SLR requirements including the incremental CRR requirements imposed by RBI during the financial year 2017-18.
(viii) Â Â Â Market Risk
The capital charge for market risk stood at Rs.642.59 Crore as on 31st March 2018 with RWA at Rs.8032.38 Crore, vis- a-vis Rs.692.38 Crore as on 31st March 2017 with RWA at Rs.8654.75 Crore. The decrease in RWA is due to the decrease in the investment portfolio.
(ix) Â Â Â International Banking
Bank has 36 branches designated to deal in foreign exchange. In addition, Bank has a state of the art Integrated Dealing Room, at HO, Bangalore, equipped to quote rates in 9 major currencies for our customers.
Bankâs export credit registered a Y-o-Y growth of 2.86% and stood at Rs.1696.46 Crore as at 31.03.2018. Out of the above, quantum of export credit extended by the Bank in foreign currency was USD 43.83 million. For the financial year 2017-18, foreign exchange business turnover of the Bank stood at Rs.18350 Crore. Bankâs total NRI deposits as at 31.03.2018 stood at Rs.4331.61 Crore as against Rs.4019.13 Crore as at the end of previous financial year, thereby recording a growth of 7.77%.
During the financial year 2017- 18, the Bank has continued to extend âSpeed/Flash Remittanceâfacility to Al Ansari Exchange UAE and Al Bader Exchange, UAE and âSpeed Remittanceâfacility to Wall Street Exchange, UAE to enable the NRIs from Gulf Countries to electronically remit funds to their account with our branches anywhere in India.
NRI Customer Cell set up at Head Office, Bangalore is exclusively catering to the requirements of our NRI customers.
Bank has successfully upgraded various technological support systems by way of integration of process flow of forex transactions into CBS through DMS Software, enhancement in EDPMS Portal of RBI, implementation of IDPMS for capturing and monitoring import related transactions etc. Further, cyber security related issues in SWIFT operations have been addressed and made foolproof.
Besides catering to the entire forex business requirements of Pan-India based customers through Centralized Forex Processing Cell at Head Office with prompt and efficient delivery of transactions, International Banking Division is also ensuring optimum compliance check in executing such complex and diverse nature of transactions.
8. RISK MANAGEMENT
Vijaya Bank has in place a well-defined and robust Risk Management framework. The Risk Management function partners with the Business functions to ensure that capital is used efficiently while driving value, with an appropriate tradeoff between risk and returns. The Risk Management function is divided on the basis of principle risks defined under Basel II Guidelines i.e Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational risk and Liquidity risk.
The Bank has implemented the New Capital Adequacy Framework as per the timelines prescribed by RBI. While the Bank, to start with, has adopted Standardized Approach for Credit Risk, Standardized Duration method for market risk and Basic Indicator approach for Operational risk, the initiatives so far undertaken/ envisaged are geared towards enabling the Bank to comply with the standards set out for more advanced capital measurement approaches in the Basel guidelines. The Risk Management Department of the Bank has been bestowed with prestigious ISO 27001:2013 for best ISMS practices in Banking Industry.
As part of further strengthening of Risk Management, the Bank has introduced the following new initiatives during the financial year 2017-18.
- Â Â Â Bank leverages capital optimization techniques to align with the goals and risk profile of the Bank with a focus on Retail portfolios.
- Â Â Â Continuous Improvement in Coverage of Eligible Externally Rated accounts.
- Â Â Â Churning of low quality loan portfolio for better quality loan portfolio.
- Â Â Â Measures such as enforcing individual exposure ceilings for single and group borrowers, maintaining sectorial caps.
- Â Â Â Limiting exposures to stressed sectors.
- Â Â Â Risk Based pricing for loan accounts.
- Â Â Â External and Internal Validation of Rating Models for strengthening of rating models
- Â Â Â Sensitisation of field functionaries on Risk Management by means of Training and e- learning programme.
- Â Â Â Safeguard Banks assets by recommending for appropriate Risk Mitigation measures such as Insurance cover, new safety measures.
- Â Â Â Improvement of systems and procedures by deployment of corrective action plans.
- Â Â Â The risk measurement system is also put in place for all treasury related products i.e derivatives, equity, G-Sec, forex etc approved in treasury policy.
- Â Â Â The stress testing is regularly conducted for trading book as per stress testing framework of RBI and the bank has also created its own scenarios for stress testing as part of IMA guidelines of RBI.
- Â Â Â The back testing is regularly conducted for all VaR models such as Historical Simulation Approach, Variance covariance approach and Monte Carlo Simulation Approach.
- Â Â Â Bank is in the continuous process of implementing Information Security and Cyber security practices by enforcing regulatory guidelines &Â international best practices to create more secure environment for customers.
(i) Credit Risk
Bank has put in place a Comprehensive lending Policy as well as Credit Risk Management Policy which encompass various aspects such as risk appetite, risk based pricing, risk diversification / mitigation strategy, prudential limit, substantial exposure ceiling, group exposure ceiling, Rating wise exposure ceiling, preferred sector growth strategies, credit approval process, documentation and security standards, security valuation etc. These policies are revised periodically based on corporate goal and business plans of the Bank.
The stress tests for Credit Risk are carried out on a half yearly basis which covers scenarios such as credit portfolio to stress like increase in NPAs, slippage of restructured standard accounts, downgrade in Counterparty rating, depletion in collateral, etc.
Further, Bank has put in place a comprehensive risk rating/ scoring system which serves as a single point indicator of diverse risk factors on the counterparty and to facilitate execution of proper and consistent credit decisions. Bank has evolved separate risk scoring models for Housing /other Retail lending sectors and endeavors higher coverage in risk rating exercise. Rating migration analysis in respect of credit exposures of Rs.1.00 Crore and above is conducted on half yearly basis. Bank is conducting risk rating of all retail and non-retail loans by using CRISIL RAM software which is Basel II compliant. The software facilitates Bank to maintain the credit quality and also to support efforts of the Bank in translation towards advanced approach of Basel II by ensuring that prior to sanction of loans, all type of exposures is covered under risk rating process. In addition to this, Bank has also implemented the interface between CRISIL RAM and CBS(Finacle). Hence, unless the rating is being carried out, branches cannot open the loan accounts in finacle system. Bank has taken the required initiatives to move towards FIRB (Foundation Internal Rating Based) approach in credit risk. In this regard, validation of the rating models has been done for credit risk and the Bank is in the process of calibrating the parameters for various risk grades.
(ii) Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Market Risk
ALM and Market Risk of the Bank is managed by the Asset Liability Management Committee (ALCO) and Market Risk Management Committee (MRMC) respectively. Appropriate tolerance limits have been stipulated for mismatches in different time buckets, both for managing liquidity and interest rate risks. These are being monitored at fortnightly intervals and also appraised to the Board of Directors.
The market risk exposure is measured by tools like VaR (Value at Risk), AGL (Aggregate Gap Limit), and Duration gap analysis. Exposure limits for all countries have been put in place to manage and monitor the country risk. Mid-office closely monitors the treasury transactions on regular basis to monitor compliance and advises for taking corrective actions.
The Bank has applied to RBI, seeking their approval to implement Internal Model Approach (Advanced Approach) for Market Risk.
The Duration Gap Analysis is implemented for assessing the possible impact on market value of equity (net worth) using 200 basis points shock on interest rate curve.
Interest Rate Risk on entire portfolio is identified and measured through Earnings at Risk (EAR). Sensitivity analysis is also conducted and reviewed by the top management. Contingency Funding Plans, Prudential Ratios / Limits have been set and actual position is monitored as part of Liquidity Risk Management. Stress Test on Interest Rate Risk, Liquidity Risk, Forex risk, etc on different scenarios are carried out on quarterly basis and appraised to Asset Liability Committee (ALCO). To monitor short term liquidity, the Bank is preparing the ALM statement of Structural Liquidity on daily basis.
Bank is calculating Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and Leverage ratio at prescribed intervals. Bankâs Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) stood at 129.94% as on 31.03.2018 against the minimum LCR of 90% as on 31.03.2018 and Bankâs Leverage Ratio stood at 6.26% as on 31.03.2018 against the RBIâs indicative ratio of 4.50%.
(iii) Operational Risk
Bank has put in place a well-defined Operational Risk Management Framework to effectively identify, measure, manage and address Operational risks. The Bank has also put in place a framework required for implementation of The Standardized Approach (TSA). The governance of Operational Risk Management is monitored by Operational Risk Management Committee (ORMC), which reviews the operational risk loss event data, new products, processes and systems adopted by the Bank and provides suggestions for taking corrective/ preventive measures to strengthen the internal system and procedures. In order to mitigate Operational risks, several thematic studies have been conducted for frauds committed in loan and deposit portfolios, so as to identify systemic deficiencies from Risk Management angle. Further, in order to move towards advanced approaches, Bank has put in place frameworks for Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs). Bank has been taking steps to strengthen the RCSA and KRI by reviewing the same and improving the coverage area for management of Operational risk. The risk drivers and the root cause for operational risk loss events are identified and appropriate risk mitigation plans are devised and informed to stakeholders for compliance.
The Bank is one of the founding members of M/s Cordex India Pvt Ltd, a loss data consortium formed under the aegis of IBA with the sole aim to enrich Bankâs loss database.
The Bank has been permitted by RBI to assess Operational risk capital under The Standardized Approach (TSA) - (Parallel run w.e.f March 2015).
(IV) Basel-II &Â Basel III Compliance
In compliance with the RBI guidelines, Bank has adopted Standardised Approach for Credit Risk, Standardised Duration Gap for Market Risk and Basic Indicator Approach for Operational Risk. Bank has complied with Basel III norms and the overall Capital Adequacy Ratio as on 31st March 2018 stood at 13.90% (including CCB), which is above the minimum stipulated norm of 10.875% including Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB). Further, Bank has also complied with Basel II norms and the overall Capital Adequacy Ratio as on 31st March 2018 stood at 13.32%, which is above the minimum stipulated norm of 9%.
The Bank has formulated its Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP) policy which is revised from time to time based on the modification in RBI guidelines, industry best practices and external validation of the ICAAP documents. The ICAAP Document is compiled and submitted to RBI on half yearly basis. The external validation for ICAAP framework is conducted and recommendation of the external agency is incorporated as part of the Bankâs endeavor to leverage best practices in the Industry.
(v) Integrated Risk Management System (IRMS) Project
In order to facilitate smooth and effective compliance of Basel-II norms, the Bank has taken up implementation of Integrated Risk Management System (IRMS).
The unique IRMS Project consists of six solutions, viz. Credit Risk Management (CRM), Market Risk Management (MRM), Operational Risk Management (ORM), Credit Risk Rating Solution (CRR) (Retail &Â Non-Retail), Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) Solution.
As part of the implementation and ongoing awareness drive for risk management, Bank has identified nodal officers for 32 Regions who are instrumental in implementation of risk management initiatives. The nodal officers have been sensitized on various dimensions of risk management through train the trainer concept.
(vi) Basel III and Capital Adequacy
The Bank is well capitalized with a CRAR ratio of 13.90% under Basel III against a minimum regulatory capital of 10.875%. During the financial year 2017-18, the Bank has augmented its capital position by raising Common Equity Tier- I Capital amounting to Rs.700 Crore (including premium) through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) of Equity Shares, fresh infusion of equity share capital from Government of India amounting to Rs.1277 Crore (including premium) and by internal accruals has retained earnings (reckoned for regulatory capital) to the tune of Rs.538.67 Crore. The Capital Adequacy Ratio improved to 13.32% (as on 31.03.2018) as compared to 12.95% (as on 31.03.2017) under Basel II norms. Further, the capital adequacy under Basel III has improved to 13.90% as on 31.03.2018 from 12.73% as on 31.03.2017. The relative components of the capital are furnished as under:
                                                                                  (Rs.in Crore)
Basel III |
31.03.2017 |
31.03.2018 |
||
Amount |
Ratio |
Amount |
Ratio |
|
Common Equity Tier I Capital* |
7327.49 |
8.44% |
10153.68 |
10.36% |
Additional Tier I Capital |
1319.89 |
1.52% |
1325.00 |
1.35% |
Tier I Capital* |
8647.38 |
9.96% |
11478.68 |
11.71% |
Tier II Capital |
2404.11 |
2.77% |
2145.75 |
2.19% |
Total Capital* |
11051.49 |
12.73% |
13624.43 |
13.90% |
Risk Weighted Assets |
86798.93 |
98024.80 |
* includes Capital Conservation Buffer (CCB) of 1.25% as on 31.03.2017 &Â 1.875% as on 31.03.2018
9. ASSET QUALITY
The Bank continued its focus on maintaining quality assets along with thrust on preventing fresh slippages. It initiated and continued to emphasize various measures in this direction, including the following:
- Â Â Â Accounts showing signs of stress / likely default in dues are identified and treated as Special Mention accounts and are closely monitored. Wherever feasible, such assets are restructured on merits, with additional need-based credit limits considered in deserving cases. Viability study are conducted in respect of SME accounts slipped to NPA and are brought under nursing wherever feasible within a time frame.
- Â Â Â Special Recovery Cells are formed at ROâs for systematic follow up of NPA accounts. Centres wherever DRTâs are functioning, Nodal Officers are designated, who keeps regular liaison with the presiding officer and the bankâs advocate for speedy disposal of the cases.
- Â Â Â Declaration of willful defaulters and taking stringent recovery measures, including legal actions like Securitization and submitting the names to RBI are done.
- Â Â Â Services of Lok Adalats are resorted for speedy recoveries of impaired assets and 725 number of accounts was settled in Lok Adalats for amount of Rs.9.41 Crores.
- Â Â Â Business Correspondents were engaged for recovery of NPA accounts under agriculture and priority sector in rural areas and recovery was made in 1688 number of accounts amounting to Rs.19.40 Crores .
- Â Â Â Four Recovery Centres were established at Hassan, Hubli, Kalaburgi and Mysore with 1 Centre in Charge and 3 Recovery officers in each centre.
- Â Â Â All Rs.10.00 lakhs and above NPA accounts are reviewed by the Top management through video conference with the Regional Heads and guiding them for the speedy recovery.
- Â Â Â As per the Recovery policy of the bank, âVijaya Adalatsâare regularly conducted at various centres for speedy recovery involving a cluster of branches having large number of NPA accounts and accounts are settled in the Adalats on the spot. During the year, Bank could settle Rs.121.30 crores in 8562 accounts by way of settlements till 31.03.2018. A separate portal is used for recording the details of Adalat conducted at Regional office and Branch and for effective monitoring of the performance under Adalat.
- Â Â Â The services of retired officials of our Bank/ PSU banks are also engaged for recovery of the dues of the bank as per the latest policy of the Bank.
- Â Â Â To have focused attention on recovery in NPA accounts under Agriculture and MSE sectors, bank has introduced Special OTS for Agriculture loan accounts and Special OTS for plantation of coffee &Â pomegranate and special OTS for MSME loan accounts which was in force till 31.03.2018.
- Â Â Â Bank has a special OTS named âVijaya Runa Mukti Yojanaâ scheme for the Priority sector loans upto Rs.10.00 lakh.
- Â Â Â Appointment of Recovery Agents in respect of NPA accounts other than those covered under SARFAESI Act.
- Â Â Â Action initiated under SARFAESI was taken to the logical end either by recovery or upgradation of the account. During the year, Bank could recover Rs.1118.42 crores in 6917 accounts till 31.03.2018.
- Â Â Â Bank has formed exclusive wings named âNPA war room 1âand âNPA war room 2â. Fresh NPA accounts/sub standard/other retail NPA accounts are being followed vigorously with branches/borrowers for recovery by staff at war room 1âand doubtful in loan accounts are being followed vigorously with branches/borrowers for recovery by staff at âwar room 2â.
- Â Â Â Department started new initiative of âSKIP TRACINGâfor obtaining additional details of NPA borrowers so as to locate the borrowers at the new addresses for follow up and recovery.
- Â Â Â Separate recovery portal is used for contacting and recording the details so that all NPA accounts are followed up.
- Â Â Â Recovery agents are engaged to recover Doubtful and Loss assets.
- Â Â Â Conducting Video conference with Regional Managers by the Top Management on fortnightly basis on NPA recovery.
- Â Â Â Junior advocates are engaged for speedy execution of EP in decreed cases.
- Â Â Â In all centres wherever DRTs are functioning, Nodal Officers are designated and instructed to keep regular liaison with PO/ ROs for speedy disposal of the cases.
- Â Â Â All the compromised accounts approved under OTS scheme as per Recovery Policy of the Bank are followed up for immediate recovery as per terms of approval.
- Â Â Â Eligible accounts are referred to NCLT under Insolvency and Bankruptcy (IBC) act.
- Â Â Â Conducting Video conference daily with Regional Managers of two regions by the Top Management on performance of seizure agents and portal for monitoring the same is under process.
The gross Non-Performing Assets of the Bank as on March 2018 stood at 6.34% of total advances, while net NPA ratio was 4.32% to net advances. During the year 2017-18, Bank could effect total cash recovery of Rs.1252.73 (including interest) and upgraded NPAs amounting to Rs.876.57 crores. Further, the Bank also made provision of Rs.2,442.65 crores for the unexpected defaults, apart from having a floating provision of Rs.71.35 crores as on March 31, 2018. The Provision Coverage Ratio (including PWO) as at March 2018 worked out to 59.39%.
10. DIGITAL BANKING
The Bank is always in forefront to offer its products and services to the customers based on latest technology. This helps the Bank to increase the customer experience and satisfaction. During the financial year 2017-18, the Bank has introduced / upgraded its product and services as per the latest available technology. The Bankâs instinct to adopt technology and to offer latest products and facilities to customers helps the Bank to stay competitive in the industry. The following are some of the IT based main initiatives taken by the Bank during the year.
(i) Internet Banking
The Bank has upgraded its internet banking i.e., V-Net Banking and it is now responsive i.e. it can be seamlessly used on laptop, mobile or any hand-held device. V-Net Banking is providing services like balance enquiry, account statement, intra-bank and inter-bank fund transfers through RTGS/NEFT/IMPS, transactions related SMS alerts, payment of Indirect / Direct taxes, State commercial Taxes, utility bill payments, online temple donations &Â online donations to Prime Ministers Relief Fund (PMRF) and others. The add-on features of V-net banking are :
- Â Â Â Online FD/RD account opening.
- Â Â Â Password can be reset online.
- Â Â Â Creation of User-id and Password credentials online.
- Â Â Â Customers can view their PPF account and transfer funds to PPF Account from their linked operative accounts using V-Net Banking facility.
- Â Â Â Customer can view their Vijaya Bank Credit Card statement.
- Â Â Â Customer can pay Import &Â Export custom duties.
- Â Â Â Customer can prefer the language i.e., Hindi/ English.
- Â Â Â Online Trading in Co-ordination with IDBI Capital.
- Â Â Â Corporate V-Net Banking users have the facility of Bulk / Salary upload.
- Â Â Â Customer can choose Software / Hardware Token to secure the V-Net Banking transactions.
- Â Â Â Customer can perform e-filling of the income tax returns filed.
- Â Â Â Customer can block and unblock V-Net banking by sending SMS to NETB / NETU.
(ii) Mobile Banking
Mobile Banking services were introduced by the Bank in the year 2009. V-Mobile Banking, the channel of the Bank for performing banking activities like balance enquiry, account statement, mobile recharge, intra and interbank funds transfer using NEFT, Mobile Recharge, DTH recharge etc., with their mobile handset using GPRS mode of communication. âImmediate Payment Serviceâ - IMPS (P2P-Person to Person), an initiative from NPCI (National Payment Corporation of India) has been implemented for the benefit of the customers using Mobile Banking services to perform the transactions 24x7 within and across the banks using beneficiaryâs mobile number and MMID (Mobile Money Identifier). IMPS (P2A - Person to Account) is implemented in Bankâs existing Mobile Banking services, wherein the customers can do funds transfer using beneficiaryâs A/c No. and IFSC.
The Bank has launched new version of Mobile Banking with enhanced look and feel, and additional features like facility for customers to receive notifications from the Bank, add remarks to fund transfer transactions, to generate application password by themselves, and a host of other customer friendly options. The mobile banking is made available in bilingual (Hindi &Â English).
The Bank has also enabled both the options of IMPS merchant payment i.e PUSH and PULL. Bankâs Mobile Banking offers the facility to do online merchant payment on any biller site under IMPS options using their MMID, Mobile Number and OTP.
(iii) Â Â Â Missed Call Services (FreeBuzz)
Bank is providing missed call services to the customers and enable them to know the account balance and mini statement. The ease of giving missed calls with zero charges provides a huge advantage to the customers.
(iv) Â Â Â V-FeeHive
Bankâs in-house software development team has developed a unique application for collection of fees for Educational Institutions, collection of monthly maintenance fee by Apartments and collection of fees by Clubs, etc. It is equipped with unique features like integration of other payment channels like debit card, credit card and internet banking. Prestigious institutions like IIM-Kozhikode, Army Public School-Delhi, Yenepoya College- Mangalore and Mount Carmel College - Bangalore are availing this service. The application was implemented for various new institutions in the year including Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Uttar Pradesh, MSRIT Bangalore, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology and Vasavi Pearl Apartment.
(v) Â Â Â V-ePassbook+
The Bankâs in-house software development team has developed mobile application for accessing account details / to view transaction details. The application is loaded with additional customer friendly features like facility to add notes to each transaction, facility to maintain various personal account heads and to add pass book transactions to these accounts on a single click, etc. A Page with latest offerings and information like interest rate of the Bank with links to reach the website of the Bank and facility to refer us to a friend is also available in this application. New version of the software V-ePassbook+2.0 with attractive features like reset of password online, maintain financial calendar, locate our branch/ATMs, display details in Hindi/Kannada languages etc. released during the current year.
V-ePassbook+ - an electronic version of passbook which enables the account holders to maintain their pass book on their mobile devices
The salient features are
- Â Â Â Maintain passbook of multiple accounts
- Â Â Â Avail the facility without any request or visit to the Branch and to update with account Information at any time wherever you are.
- Â Â Â Sync with Bank data whenever you like over mobile network and use in offline mode also
- Â Â Â Make personal notes on each passbook entries.
- Â Â Â Maintain personal accounts and to tag transactions of passbook to it.
- Â Â Â Record transactions occurring outside the Bank also in these personal accounts.
(vi) Â Â Â BHIM Aadhaar Vijaya
The features of the BHIM Aadhaar Vijaya product are:
- Â Â Â Accept real time payments directly to your account. No need to spend time to deposit cash into your account.
- Â Â Â Escape from hassles of receiving payments in cash. No risk of forged notes
- Â Â Â Get transaction reports and keep track of your business
- Â Â Â Card-less transactions: All that the consumer needs is his Aadhaar number.
- Â Â Â Safe and Secure
(vii) Â Â Â BHIM VIJAYA UPI
BHIM Vijaya Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant payment system built over the IMPS infrastructure and allows for instant transfer money between any two partiesâbank accounts.
The following are the features of the BHIM
VIJAYA UPI
- Â Â Â One single App for Multiple Bank Accounts.
- Â Â Â Vijaya Bank or Non Vijaya Bank customers can send money or ask for money using the Vijaya Bank UPI app, without knowing their bank account details.
- Â Â Â Transfer funds to a Virtual Payment Address (VPA).
- Â Â Â Option to send money using Account No/ IFSC or Mobile Number/ MMID (Mobile Money Identifier)
- Â Â Â Add beneficiary instantly by just using Virtual Payment Address (VPA). No need to remember or enter the bank account number and IFSC
- Â Â Â Request money from anyone using the senderâs Virtual ID
- Â Â Â Fund transfers are instant, 24*7, 365 days and take place in a completely safe and secure way.
- Â Â Â Customer can freely share the UPI financial address with others without fear of misuse.
- Â Â Â Customer can choose to create multiple virtual addresses for multiple accounts across banks.
- Â Â Â PAY and collect using IMPS.
(viii) V-eConnect+
V-eConnect+ is a single app which aggregates various e-products of the bank with the following features
- Â Â Â Quick Links to all Mobile Apps
- Â Â Â Quick Links to all Websites
- Â Â Â Missed Call Services
- Â Â Â Net Banking
- Â Â Â Debit Card
- Â Â Â Rates
- Â Â Â Social Banking
- Â Â Â Locate Us
- Â Â Â Loan and Deposit Calculators
- Â Â Â Holidays
- Â Â Â About us &Â Contact Us
(ix) Toggle Debit Card:
Debit card protection has become an utmost need and the easiest way to achieve debit card protection is providing control of the card to the customer. By empowering cardholders to control their cards from a smartphone, Cardholders can lock or unlock their cards with a single touch. They can control personal and dependent card usage by location, regions on a map, individual merchant, merchant type, transaction categories, and spend limits; act instantly on real-time transaction alerts and respond to fraud alerts; manage transactions by tagging, memo, merchant receipt capture, and dispute fraudulent transactions.
Using the Toggle Solution offered through V-eConnect+ Users can:
- Â Â Â Manage and control multiple cards using a single app.
- Â Â Â Switch off a card temporarily and switch it back on when needed.
- Â Â Â Customize transaction types and spending limits.
- Â Â Â Turn on safe mode to allow a single transaction at a time.
- Â Â Â Configure transaction alerts.
- Â Â Â Control cards based on location by using geo fencing.
- Â Â Â Block and unblock Internet Banking at their convenience.
(x) Â Â Â ToggleV-NetBanking
The Bank always trying to add security features to its digital banking products for the protection of the customer without compromising on the simplicity of its usage. Toggle V-Net banking introduced to provide the facility of disabling and enabling of Internet banking (V-Net banking) from customer end point. This facilitate the customer to lock his internet banking facility from its V-Connect+ app available on the mobile of the customer.
(xi) Â Â Â Social Media Banking
Customers using social media like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn can also avail Banking Services.
Social Media Banking offers the following features through Facebook and Twitter:
- Â Â Â Customer registration
- Â Â Â Account Balance
- Â Â Â Mini statement
- Â Â Â Fund Transfers
- Â Â Â Bill payment
(xii) Â Â Â SMS alerts/e-mail
The Bank also offers SMS alert service. Messages are sent for all transactions of Rs.1 and above and on return of cheques. Monthly statement of account through e-mail to account holders who have registered the e-mail ID has been implemented. Transaction alert mails are also now being sent to the registered email ID of the customer with a copy to branch and corresponding regional office while opening or closing deposits of Rs.1 Crore and above.
- Â Â Â Adding beneficiaries in V-Net Banking through SMS - OTP (One Time Password).
- Â Â Â Online Resetting of Password in V-Net Banking through SMS - OTP
- Â Â Â Self-User Creations for Retail Customers using SMS - OTP along with other security features.
- Â Â Â Advisory SMS/mails to customers
- Â Â Â SMS to deposit holders about closures
(xiii) Â Â Â V-GyanSagar
V-Gyansagar is a unique initiative by the Bank to impart financial information to the public as part of financial literacy. V-Gyansagar is an Android mobile application which provides the subscriber a facility for getting daily updates on Financial, Economic and Banking news and also explanation of Financial and Banking terms.
(xiv) Â Â Â V-Abacus
A facility to open account by giving a missed call and opening of account through Tab Banking was implemented. This will be useful for the customers who could not come to branch and open an account.
(xv) Â Â Â V-QuickPay
V-QuickPay is a unique initiative of the Bank and is the next generation bill payment service where the Bill payment is made by scanning of QR code. Customer has to scan the QR code on the Bill generated by the merchant who has availed this facility from us, and proceed with the payment of the bill without having to swipe the Credit/Debit card on the POS machines. It facilitates Payment by way of Credit and Debit Cards and also net banking of any Bank.
(xvi) Â Â Â V-OnlineSB a/c
An option to open online SB account was introduced through the Bankâs website âwww.vijayabank.comâCustomer has to choose account opening at his/her place of choice and at his/her convenience. Branch receives an automated mail with regard to the customerâs request; branch will call the customer and inform the required documents and procedures. Customer will visit the branch on his/her chosen date and submits the necessary documents and opens the account.
(xvii)Internal    Control
The Bank has well documented IT and IS Security policies, Internet Banking Policy, IT Procurement Policy, Internet usage Policy, e-mail policy, Business Continuity Policy, Disaster Recovery Policy, Outsourcing Policy etc., covering wide range of functions at the field and administrative levels. Adequate controls are also built in to mitigate the risks associated with each of the activities. IT policy and IS policy was revised during 2017-18. Separate policies have been brought out for Incident management, Vulnerability and penetration test as part of IS Security policy.
(xviii) Â Â Â Security Operation Center
The bank has established Security Operation Center with Security Information and Event Management Solution (SIEM) and Correlation tool, to help the Bank in blocking/ mitigating the attacks procedurally. As part of the Common procurement process for implementation of SOC, Bank has procured the below solutions to strengthen the Security Infrastructure.
1. Â Â Â Web Application Firewall
2. Â Â Â Database Activity Monitoring Solution
3. Â Â Â Network Behavior Analysis Solution
4. Â Â Â Privileged Identity Management Solution
5. Â Â Â Anti- Advanced Persistent Threat Solution
6. Â Â Â IT Governance, Risk &Â Compliance
(xix) Â Â Â NACH(National Automated Clearing House)
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has implemented âNational Automated Clearing House (NACH)â for Banks, Financial Institutions, Corporates and Government a web based solution to facilitate interbank, high volume, electronic transactions which are repetitive and periodic in nature. The Bank has implemented Automated Process for generation of Aadhaar-Mapper and OMC DBTL (Option-2) files for NACH Project.
(xx) Â Â Â Disaster Recovery
The Bank has implemented Integrated Human Resources Management System, Integrated Treasury Management System and Integrated Risk Management System and are integrated with the Core Banking System. ITMS project has met all the objectives with the setting up a DR in Mumbai. HRMS has also met most of the objectives with setting up a DR set up in Mumbai.
(xxi) Â Â Â Software Token
The Bank has introduced Software token as an additional mode of two factor authentication [2FA]. Soft token is a mobile application which generates one time password (OTP) in lieu of SMS OTP for authenticating transactions in Vijaya Bank Internet Banking. It generates OTP instantaneously and eliminates the need for SMS OTP. The mobile application is PIN protected to prevent its misuse by unauthorized person possessing your mobile.
(xxii) Â Â Â Hardware Token
Bank is providing Hardware Token to high valued corporate customers, who can generate the OTP on the Hardware Token by just a click on the button. The OTP can be used for beneficiary addition, fund transfer etc.
(xxiii) Â Â Â BBPS (Bharat Bill Payment System)
BBPS is being offered through V-Mobile banking and following features are available as part of BBPS
- Â Â Â The system is accessible anytime from anywhere, making it convenient for the customers.
- Â Â Â The system provides on the spot payment confirmation making it easily verifiable.
- Â Â Â The customers will enjoy the facility of payment of bills anywhere and at any time just by connecting to the BBPS network, online or through agents.
- Â Â Â The bank branches, ATMs, Customer Service centres, etc., could be the outlet of BBPS. A customer could make payment from any BBPS outlet.
- Â Â Â Security and reliability could be entrusted in the customers with the use of this system.
(xxiv) Â Â Â BHARAT QR - VPAYQWIK MERCHANT APP
The User process flow for Bharat QR is as below:
- Â Â Â Customer will open VPayQwik App and select Bharat QR Pay option.
- Â Â Â The feature allows customer to scan the QR code of merchant.
- Â Â Â Scanning the QR Code will show merchant information such as merchant name &Â ID.
- Â Â Â Customer can fill in the Amount and submit the transaction.
- Â Â Â The amount will be debited from customer VPayQwik wallet and request will be routed to respective merchant acquirer.
- Â Â Â Merchants could be of Visa/Master/ Rupay/VPayQwik.
- Â Â Â If transaction is ONUS transaction, then it will be settled with in our ecosystem and success response will be sent to customer &Â merchant.
- Â Â Â If transaction is OFFUS transaction, then it will follow the similar procedure of settlement which is being used in POS transactions.
(xxv) Â Â Â BHIM Vijaya UPI QR Solution
- Â Â Â Customer uses BHIM Vijaya UPI to make payments to nearby grocery store or any petrol bunk [HPCL].
- Â Â Â After the purchase, grocery store owner can seek customer to pay through static QR code or can generate a dynamic QR code using PoS application with the payment details for accepting payment through UPI.
- Â Â Â Customer opens the UPI application on mobile and scans the QR code on the PoS device or on the bill printed by the PoS or the static QR displayed at the merchant outlet.
- Â Â Â UPI application takes customer straight to pay screen with all values pre-populated from the QR.
- Â Â Â Customer verifies the info on screen and clicks pay to complete the payment.
- Â Â Â Both merchant and customer gets confirmation instantly.
(xxvi) ATMs
To reach out its vast expanding customer base and geographical area, the Bank has opened 154 new ATMs during the year 2017 -18 at various parts of the country, recorded a Y-o-Y growth rate of 44% compared to the last financial year. With this the total number of ATMs increased to 2155 as at the end of March 2018. As per RBI guidelines all the existing ATMs and newly installed ATMs of the Bank have to be calibrated for new Rs.200 currency denomination and the calibration process is going on. Post demonetization, Bank procured mobile ATM Van and made it operational which is successfully catering to customerâs cash requirements at public places, like exhibitions, Melas (e.g. Digital Dan Mela) etc. in and around Bangalore city and nearby towns. This service is offering high level of flexibility to serve the customers.
Bank took one step ahead of its peer banks in helping for a social cause by sharing Rs.0.50 for every successful financial transaction towards the CSR activities of the bank which added one more fine reason to choose our bank ATMs by public. This helped to increase bankâs brand name and image in the public. To increase the efficiency of ATMs by reducing cost and operational time of ATMs per customer, all Onsite ATMs have been brought back from CRA (Cash Replenishment Agency) to the base branch making the corresponding ATMs as profit centre. The bank also takes care to maintain good ambience at all its ATMs by keeping it clean &Â neat with all necessary guidance for customers and with necessary security measures which helps to increase the customer experience.
(xxvii)RTGS Â Â Â &Â NEFT Services
RTGS and NEFT services are available to the Bankâs customers from all its branches. The customers can enjoy the benefit of immediate inter-bank and intra bank fund transfer facility. The centralized payment systems, viz. Real Time Gross Settlement System (RTGS) and National Electronic Funds transfer (NEFT), provides for only direct membership. However, RBI has expanded the sub-membership route to enable all licensed banks to participate in NEFT and RTGS systems. The sub-member/s would participate in the centralized payment systems through their sponsor bank which is a direct member of the centralised payment system. As per the directives of the RBI, the Bank has entered into an agreement with Shimsha Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Maddur and Lokapavani Mahila Sahakari Bank, Mandya for using our RTGS/NEFT services as sub-members.
(xxviii)IMPS
IMPS is an emphatic tool to transfer money instantly within banks across India through mobile, internet etc which is not only safe but also economical both in financial and non-financial perspectives. This service is available 24x7, throughout the year including Sundays and any bank holiday. IMPS system allows customers to carry out transactions through mobile and internet banking, the same is being offered through V-Mobile and V-Net Banking to all customers.
(xxix) Â Â Â Merchant Enrolment:
In line with the move for digitization, the Bank has enrolled large number of merchants and installed 4224 PoS machines during the year. The total number of PoS Machines installed at the end of the financial year 2017-2018 stood at 9359 as against 5135 machines in 31.03.2017. The Bank is also providing cordless card swiping machines and the terminals are EMV/UKPT/TLE compliant. All PoS machines of the Bank are Aadhaar enabled.
(xxx) Â Â Â Credit Card
At the end of the financial year, the total cards issued by the bank stood at 61246. The Credit Card turnover for 31.03.2018 is 1564.70 Crore as against the turnover of 993.49 Crore in the previous year, registering 58% growth. To provide better &Â value added services to card holders the credit card systems were migrated to a new system to provide more facilitates like Credit Card Customer Portal, EMI option for card transactions etc. The Customer portal can be used to view transactions, generate statements, generate pin etc.
A new generation Vijaya Bank Credit Card mobile application has been developed for both android and IOS mobile operating systems. The app can be used to manage card, blocking/unblocking international transaction usage, view transactions of main &Â add on cards, generate statement, Service requests, etc.
The bank has started issuing higher end Rupay Platinum &Â Select Credit Cards. The Rupay Credit Cards have free airport lounge facility, various discount offers &Â personal accident coverage of upto Rs.10 lakh.
The credit card application procedure is made online for our branches and this would facilitate faster issue of Credit Cards.
(xxxi) Â Â Â Debit Card
The Bank is issuing Debit Cards in association with both VISA &Â RuPay. Inorder to express our support to the Make in India campaign of Govt. of India, the Bank has taken a conscious decision to promote RuPay Debit Cards, a brand of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) amongst the Bankâs customers. Bank is also issuing RuPay Platinum Debit Cards both Domestic and International Debit Cards to all its customers.
The Bankâs Debit Card &Â Prepaid Card Business has increased by 33.79% in FY2017-18 as against the previous financial year FY2016-17.
There has been considerable increase in the number of Debit Cards during FY2017-18. The details of debit cards issued in the financial year 2016-17 and 2017-18 are as furnished below.
Debit Cards Issued |
FY2017-18 |
FY2016-17 |
Total Debit Cards Issued during the financial year |
9,51,518 |
14,46,281 |
Debit Cards issued to PMJDY accounts |
46,024 |
57,556 |
Total number of debit cards excluding those issued to PMJDY accounts |
9,05,494 |
13,88,725 |
(xxxii)Green    Pin for Debit and Credit Cards
In order to promote paperless banking, the Bank has introduced Green PIN facility for Debit Cards &Â Credit Cards. Customers can re-generate pin for debit &Â credit cards instantly through this facility.
(xxxiii)Remittance    and Collection for GST:
The Bank has implemented the facility for GST challan collection for the customers and facility for GST charges collection for the services provided by Bank. The Bank has also implemented the State Tax Collection for Tamil Nadu Inspector General of Registration (TNIGRS), Assam State Tax collection and Rajasthan Online Payment.
11. INTERNAL AUDIT &Â SUPERVISION SYSTEM
The Bank has a well-defined Internal Audit Policy covering Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA), Concurrent Audit, Information System Audit, AML/ KYC Compliance, etc. The Audit Committee of Executives and the Audit Committee of the Board oversee the internal audit and control functions and guide the Bank in developing and implementing effective systems with positive and timely interventions.
10 Regional Inspectorates situated at different places of the country examine adherence to the laid down Systems, Internal Controls, Policy and Procedures by branches and offices in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements. During 2017-18, RBIA was conducted in 1443 branches / units and 88% of the audited branches have secured âLow Riskâ. The 10th Regional Inspectorate at Lucknow was inaugurated during the current year.
RBIA is supplemented with Concurrent Audit of special branches and high risk areas on a continuous basis. During the year, 437 branches / offices, encompassing 80% of Bankâs business, were covered under Concurrent Audit against 50% stipulated by RBI.
Information Security Audit of all service branches and Retail Asset Central Processing Centres (RACPC) was conducted by CISA qualified officials. Performance evaluation of 27 outsourced service providers was carried out by the staff of the Bank. Besides, audit of 9 outsourced financial activities is being carried out by our Bankâs staff and soon it will be completed. Bank has also introduced a system of Sustenance Audit to strengthen oversight and improve checks and balances. During the year, Sustenance audit was conducted in 150 branches. Further, surprise inspection was conducted in 111 branches.
(i) Web Based Audit (eRBIA):
The Bank has implemented web based audit (eRBIA) with effect from 1st October 2016. Under e-RBIA, the entire audit process such as audit planning, allotment of branches to Internal Auditors, fixing of mandays, actual conduct of the audit, scoring matrix under
Business, Control &Â Composite Risks, Risk Rating of branches, preparation of detailed RBIA Report, identification of account-wise deviations &Â deviation-wise accounts, preparation of synoptic report, rectification of comments, submission of Final Rectification Certificates (FRC) are made system-driven. This ensures very high data / audit integrity and significant reduction in mandays. Since the Web Based Audit is an on-line audit, the audit observations can be viewed by all concerned on a real-time basis for immediate spot rectification of comments. Hands on training for all the Regional Inspectorate Officials, Branch Heads, ABMs and officers handling inspection department at RO level is imparted yearly and all new developments(if any) are covered in the programme.
For the year 2017-2018, the Bank hired our ex officials/Executives up to Scale IV as internal auditors on contract basis for conducting the RBIA as per the guidelines of RBI. Our Regular Internal Inspectors will accompany these Internal auditors for audit of the Branch/Offices. Performance evaluation is being done for all the internal inspectors including retired officials as per the evaluation matrix in terms of HOC 17079.
(ii) Web Based Audit (Concurrent):
The Bank has implemented web based audit (Concurrent) with effect from 1st of July 2017. The branches are selected on yearly basis as per Business parameters like Deposits and Advances covering more than 80 % of the Bankâs total business against the stipulated 50% by the Reserve Bank of India. The selection of Concurrent auditors is done on a yearly basis as per the extant guidelines laid down by the RBI. The selection process of CISA/DISA qualified Concurrent auditors starts in the month of May every year and concludes before 15th of June and auditors will been selected for the period of 1 year commencing from 1st of July till 30th of June. Performance evaluation of the Concurrent auditors is being carried out on yearly basis by ROs &Â RIs. Under this, the branches undergo the process of Concurrent audit every month. All the âHigh Riskâbranches, Service Branches, all CBBs, RACPCs and selected HO departments are also subjected to Concurrent Audit.
(iii) Â Â Â Control Unit
The Control Unit at Head Office and all Regional Offices monitor customer transactions under 87 major alert indicators. Workshops on Control and Review Mechanism were conducted during the year at all Regional Offices to sensitize the officials at branches and for Nodal Officers of Control Units of all Regional Offices.
(iv) Â Â Â Control Unit Reports Portal
Bank developed 87 various reports for the Offsite Surveillance Cell of Internal Audit &Â Supervision Department where the Cell can generate the required reports depending on the periodicity specified to identify the frauds at early stage and income leakage.
12. FRAUD MONITORING &Â VIGILANCE
(i) Fraud Monitoring Cell
Bank has an independent Fraud Monitoring Cell, which is functioning as per the RBI guidelines on Frauds Classification and Reporting. During the financial year, 19 frauds amounting to Rs.31.02 crores were reported to RBI. All frauds involving Rs.1.00 lakh and above are systematically analysed in terms of modus operandi and system lacuna, if any, and reports are submitted to the RBI in time. Police / CBI cases are filed in respect of all such fraud cases. Fraud cases involving Rs.1.00 lakh and above are placed before the Board and Board instructions / guidelines are implemented. Quarterly review of fraud cases is made by the Audit Committee of the Board. A review of large value frauds of Rs.1.00 crore and above is placed before the Special Committee of the Board at periodical intervals. Latest position / progress in all the fraud cases are reported to RBI on quarterly basis. Periodical guidelines / instructions are issued on fraud prevention measures and system improvements.
A Study visit of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Rajya Sabha was held on 19.04.2017 at Mumbai on Frauds classification and reporting by Commercial Banks and Select FIs and bank has attended the said Committee meeting.
(ii) Vigilance
The Vigilance Department at Head Office is headed by Chief Vigilance Officer of the rank of Executive Director who is presently on deputation from Punjab &Sind Bank. The Vigilance Department oversees all vigilance functions of the Bank as per the guidelines given by Central Vigilance Commission. In addition, Vigilance Department carries out random vigilance inspection of branches and Controlling Offices, concentrating on preventive vigilance through Field Vigilance Officers (FVOs) stationed at Regional Offices. The preventive vigilance inspection is being conducted through in house software âVigilance Oneâ. In order to adopt better preventive vigilance mechanism, we have
- Â Â Â Customized the questions templates of the portal in the area of Loans and advances, Office Accounts, Staff related matters, Expenses head and cash related matters etc.,
- Â Â Â Customized the prioritizing of the Branch visits based on Branchâs Risk parameters.
The live testing of in - house software developed at the initiative of Vigilance Department to automate the total process of investigation right from ordering the investigation till passing of final orders has been completed by Internal Audit &Â Supervision and Vigilance Departments.
We have also customized the Standard Public Grievance Redressal System (SPGRS) portal of our Bank to receive vigilance related complaints from general public. A Job Card on how to lodge complaints has also been provided at the website so as to facilitate general public in lodging of vigilance complaints. The portal is made available in the corporate website of the Bank.
As part of Preventive Vigilance, SMS are being sent to all staff members on vigilance matters at periodical intervals.
As per the directions of CVC, Vigilance Awareness Week was observed by the Bank from 30th October 2017 to 04th November 2017. Bank has conducted 2152 Awareness Gram Sabhas and 104242 E-pledge/Mass pledges were taken by staff members and various customers of the Bank. One such Awareness Gram Sabha was arranged at Manchanayakanahalli village, Ramanagar District, on 3rd November 2017 with the participation of officials from CVC, top executives of the Bank, Chief Vigilance Officer and President, Gram Panchayat, Manchanayakanahalli , Stalls for Integrity Pledge, Financial Literacy Centre and Financial Inclusion for creating awareness among the villagers were opened. Activities were held in 41 colleges with 6892 students and 90 schools with 11850 students participating in competitions like essay writing, elocution, drawing, debate and quiz. A walkathon was arranged on 03rd November 2017 at Bangalore with active participation of Executives from Central Vigilance Commission and Top Management of the Bank.
13. COMPLIANCE &Â RTI ACT
Board approved Compliance Policy is a requirement under the extant RBI guidelines and accordingly, the Bank has adopted Compliance Policy and functions as directed in the Policy. The Compliance Department is headed by the Chief Compliance Officer who is in the Rank of a Dy. General Manager. Compliance Officers have been identified at all the Departments at HO, Regional Offices and Branches.
Apart from a session allotted in all the in-house Training Programs to educate the participants on the importance of Compliance, a workshop on compliance was conducted for second line Executives/Regional Compliance Officers of all Regional Offices. Compliance Department at HO, ensures compliance with various guidelines issued by the Government of India, Reserve bank of India, IBA and other Regulators. Compliance Tests are conducted every quarter on the guidelines issued from time to time. Quarterly and Annual review on compliance aspects are placed before the Board. Identified 354 Compliance Risk Parameter to assess Compliance Risk. Compliance Department HO, also monitors timely submission of Returns to the Regulators through compliance e-Governance portal and places report to the Chief Compliance Officer.
(i) Â Â Â Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Combating of Financial Terrorism (CFT)
Bank has formulated a comprehensive policy on KYC, AML and CFT with an objective of preventing the Bank from being used by unscrupulous elements for money laundering or terrorist financing activities. Procedures and systems have been put in place to ensure that no account is opened in anonymous / fictitious names or by persons with a criminal background and/ or having connections with terrorist organisations. A âQuick Reference Guide to Know Your Customer Normsâis put in place to serve as a ready reckoner and a single point of reference.
The bank has launched e-learning portal wherein detailed interactive session on KYC/AML is also included with FAQs to enhance the knowledge levels of the staff. Implementation of KYC norms and AML guidelines is being checked by internal inspectors and concurrent auditors. System generated reports are submitted to Financial Intelligence Unit- India (FIU-IND), as per the prescribed periodicity.
(ii) Â Â Â Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR)
The Bank has taken steps to implement Central KYC Records Registry (CkYCR), wherein KYC details of all individual customers are captured and uploaded to CERSAI along with the scanned copies of address proof, id proof, photograph and specimen signature and 14 digit unique CKYC identifier number will be given to the customer.
(iii) Â Â Â Risk Based Supervision (RBS)
Reserve Bank of India rolled out compliance-based Risk Based Supervision (RBS) replacing the transaction-testing approach (CAMELS) in select Banks during 2013-14. In RBS, focus is on the processes and policies that a bank adopts to achieve growth. Our Bank joined the RBS framework from March 2015. Focus is mainly on the compliance level and adherence to systems and policies. The requirements are expected to change dynamically based on emerging risks in the banking industry. Data collected by the supervisor covers both qualitative and quantitative data and is broadly expected to cover all the risk aspects.
The risk based supervision process focuses heavily on offsite surveillance and is therefore extremely data intensive.
The assessment is made based on the offsite analysis of data and information furnished by the Bank as well as the findings of the onsite Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE) was carried out by RBI U/s 35 of Banking Regulations Act 1949. Bank is being supervised under Supervisory Programme for Assessment of Risk and Capital (SPARC).
(iv) Â Â Â Right to Information Act 2005
Government of India enacted RTI Act, 2005 which came into force on October 12,2005. The Act provides right to every citizen to secure/access to information under the control of Public authorities. It aims to promote openness, transparency and accountability in administration and in relation to matter connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Bank has designated all the Branch Managers as Assistant Public Information Officers, Second line Executives of all the 32 Regional Offices as Public Information Officers and Regional Head as Appellate Authorities under the Right to Information Act, 2005. At Head Office, a Deputy General Manager is designated as Public Information Officer and a General Manager of the Bank as Appellate authority. Bank as a whole, 33 offices are provided with Public Information Officer and Appellate Authority respectively under the Right to Information Act 2005. At Head Office level, one Alternate Public Information Officer and one Alternate Appellate Authority have also been instituted in the absence of present Public Information officer and Appellate Authority in case of exigency/emergency for discharging the duties as per the RTI Act, 2005.
Information sought under the RTI Act 2005 is being provide within the prescribed time frame. During 2017-18, Bank as a whole has received and disposed of 725 Applications and 161 Appeals under the RTI Act 2005.
14. HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
(i) Â Â Â Manpower
The total staff strength of the Bank stood at 16079 in March 2018 as compared to 15679 in March 2017. Of the total staff, 8410 are Officers, 5172 Clerical Staff and 2497 are employees in the subordinate cadre. The number of women employees as at the end of March 2018 stood at 4479 consisting of 2403 Officers and 2076 Award Staff. As at the end of March 2018, there were 342 employees belonging to Persons with Different Abilities (PwD) category and 976 employees belonging to Ex-Servicemen Category.
(ii) Â Â Â Recruitment
During the financial year 2017-18, the Bank has recruited a total number of 1154 employees comprising of 548 Officers, 597 Clerks and 9 subordinate staff.
(iii) Â Â Â Promotions
The promotions effected during the year 2017-18 are furnished hereunder:
SI. No. |
Promotion from |
Promotion to |
Total promoted |
1 |
TEGS-VI |
TEGS-VII |
2 |
2 |
SMGS-V |
TEGS-VI |
9 |
3 |
SMGS-IV |
SMGS-V |
34 |
4 |
MMGS-III |
SMGS-IV |
84 |
5 |
MMGS-II |
MMGS-III |
106 |
6 |
JMGS-I |
MMGS-II |
218 |
7 |
Clerical |
JMGS-I |
310 |
8 |
Sub staff |
Clerk |
113 |
In terms of DOPT, Ministry Of Personnel, âThree percent of the vacancies in case of Promotion to Group D and Group C is reserved for persons with disabilities of which one per cent each is reserved for persons suffering from (i) blindness or low vision (ii) hearing impairment and (iii) locomotor disability or cerebral palsy in the post identified for each disabilityâ.
In addition to the above, as a responsible employer, to promote equal employment opportunity and fulfil the legitimate career aspirations of the PWD employees, thereby providing built in motivation, Bank has a promotion policy, a first of its kind in the Banking industry exclusively for PWD employees. The eligibility norms for PWD employees are relaxed in the newly formulated promotion policy, which enable the PWD employees to go up in the career ladder. 06 PWD employees have been promoted from Clerical cadre to Officer cadre in JMGS-I year 2017-18.
(iv) Employees &Â Branch Productivity
Business per employee (Quartly Average) increased from Rs.15.51 Crore as on 31.03.2017 to Rs.18.10 Crore as on 31.03.2018. Business per Branch increased from Rs.113.22 Crore as on 31.03.2017 to Rs.129.20 Crore as on 31.03.2018.
(v) Â Â Â Training
The Bank has an effective training system that has been further enhanced with the addition of competent manpower and necessary infrastructure. The courses have been improved to equip employees to effectively handle their roles and responsibilities and stay motivated to perform well and remain consistent in a highly competitive, technology-oriented, customer centric banking environment. The Bank has also collaborated with premier institutes to impart specialized training to employees in areas such as Credit, FOREX, Treasury Management, Risk Management, HR, Marketing, etc.
During the financial year, the Bank has imparted training to different cadres of employees totaling to 14710. Out of this, 13228 employees had undergone training in the Bankâs own establishments and 1482 were trained at the reputed external training institutions including some well-regarded overseas institutions.
(vi) Â Â Â SC/ST/OBC Employees
Out of the total manpower of 16079 as at the end of March-2018, 3252 employees belong to SC category, 1236 to ST category and 4042 to OBC category.
(vii) Â Â Â SC/ST/OBC/PwD CELL
SC/ST cell has been functioning at all the 32 Regional Offices and a Senior Officer belonging to SC/ST is designated as Liaison Officer. At Head Office, the Cell is functioning under the control of Chief Liaison Officer.
The grievances of SC/ST employees are looked into and prompt remedial action is taken. The Chief Liaison Officer meets the SC/ST Employees Welfare Association and their representatives to hear their grievances at Head office and refers the matters if any, to the concerned department at Head office for redressal. Similarly Regional Heads/ Liaison Officers are attending to their grievances at Regional Office Level.
Further, Quarterly meeting of SC/ST representatives with the Managing Director &Â CEO of the Bank are held regularly in terms of Govt. guidelines. In these meetings, the grievances, if any, pertaining to SC/ST employees are discussed with the representatives of the SC/ST Welfare Association and sorted out. All the representations received are entered in a Register showing therein the action taken on each representation. The Register is inspected by the Chief liaison Officer periodically.
In the similar manner, OBC Cell is also functioning separately at all the 32 Regional Offices &Â at Head Office under the control of Chief Liaison Officer appointed separately for OBCs.
Bank is arranging pre-promotion training for SCs/STs &Â OBCs regularly (i.e for substaffs, clerks and officers up to scale-III).
For the welfare of the PwD employees, Bank has also formed Grievance Redressal Committee for Persons with Disabilities at HO Level as well as at Regional Level. Regular quarterly meetings of the committee are held to address various grievances of PwD employees and to seek their suggestions and ideas to better the working conditions make the workplace more accessible.
Bank is complying with all the Policy Guidelines laid down by the Govt. of India pertaining to reservation of posts for SC/ ST employees, OBC &Â Minority employees including Persons with Disability.
(viii) Staff Relation
The pro-active and humanistic approach undertaken by the Bank has yielded positive results and the Bank is showing progressive growth consistently with the collective efforts of the management and employees of the Bank. The climate is positive and the same is echoed in the form of continuous growth of the Bank during the financial year ending March 2018. The industrial relations in the Bank have been cordial and harmonious. There was no agitation or unrest during the year by the employees relating to issues pertaining to our Bank. The consultative committee meetings were held with the representatives of the recognized unions at regular intervals to sort out the grievances of the employees and settle the disputes, if any, amicably and the said meetings are attended by the top executives of the Bank.
(ix) Sports Activities
(a) Â Â Â Basket Ball Team
The Basketball team has done well during the year. They were Runners up in the Association Cup and 3rd place in 4th Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty All India Basketball Tournament and A Division State League. Shri Rajesh Uppar who represented India is also a recipient of the prestigious Eklavya Award. Shri Anil Kumar, recipient of the KOA (Karnataka Olympic Association) Award and Shri Arvind represented India in various tournaments in India and abroad. Shri Anil Kumar, Shri Karthikeyan and Shri Arvind represented the Karnataka state team at the 68th Nationals at Chennai. Shri Srinivas Gowda, Shri Stalin and Shri Sanjay have been called by the State association as selectors and coaches.
(b) Â Â Â Cricket Team
The Cricket team has done very well winning the Alleppey Cup T20. They were Runners in the prestigious G2 - 1st Division Tournament 2017 and T10 BASH Tournament Bangalore.
Shri R. Vinay Kumar, Shri C.M.Gautam and Shri K. Gowtham represented Karnataka and are under regular training as probables for the Indian Team. Shri K.C.Cariappa Shri Zeeshan Ali and Shri Rohan Kadam have played in the Ranji Tournaments representing Karnataka and Niyas N representing Trivandrum.
Shri K Gowtham will be representing the Rajasthan Royals at the IPL 2018.
Shri Rajashekar Shanbal, Shri Raghavendra C, Shri Mahesh, Shri Santosh Kumar and Shri Aiyappa K M have been called by the State association as selectors and coaches.
(c) Kabaddi Team
The Kabaddi team has been in exemplary form and has displayed consistency. They were Winners in the All India âMayors CupâTournament at Mysore, State level Kabaddi Tournament at Chennarayapatna and State Leval Kabaddi Tournament at Belthangadi. Runners in All India Karwar Tournament and All India Kabaddi Tournament at Jamakhandi, Bagalkot Dist.
Shri Prashanth Rai, Shri Sukesh Hegde a recipient of the prestigious Eklavya award and Shri Sachin.V, were selected for the Federation Cup (Runners).
Shri Divesh, Shri Md. Issac, Shri Rohit Marla and Shri Sunil represented Karnataka at the 10th Beach Kabaddi Championship. Shri Prashanth Rai, Shri Sukesh Hegde have been the star performers of the team are now selected for the Indian training camp for the 18th Asian Games. They also represented Gujarat Fortune Giants (Captain) and Haryana Steelers in PRO Kabaddi 2017 respectively.
(x) Staff Welfare Measures
As per the directions of Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs Government of India, 3% of net profit with the maximum ceiling of Rs.15 crores is to be earmarked for the welfare of its employees.
The Bank is having various staff welfare schemes such as:
1. Â Â Â Canteen Subsidy
2. Â Â Â Newspaper reimbursement
3. Â Â Â Annual Health Checkup
4. Â Â Â Health Clinic at HO , Bangalore.
5. Â Â Â Annual Medical Aid to the employees retired on superannuation &Â VRS optees who have completed 60 years of age.
6. Â Â Â Grant of Silver Jubilee awards
7. Â Â Â Grant of Milestone Award
8. Â Â Â Novel scheme for providing laptops to wards of sub-staff members
9. Â Â Â Cash incentive to meritorious wards of staff
10. Â Â Â Awarding scholarship for the girl children under V-Shakti, V-Subodhini, V- Pragati.
11. Â Â Â Reimbursement of diagnostic tests exclusively for women employees.
12. Â Â Â Reimbursement of creche allowance for women employees with children up to 3 years.
13. Â Â Â Reimbursement of expenses for purchase of Saree/Salwar Kameez to female substaff of the Bank.
In addition to the above welfare measures undertaken from the earmarked corpus of 3% of the net profit, the Bank is also bearing the premium of IBAâs medical insurance scheme for all retired FTS/PTS.
(xi) The Vijaya Bank Staff Welfare Fund Trust
Vijaya Bank Staff Welfare Fund Trust has been formed since 21.09.2002:
Various welfare schemes implemented under the Trust are:
1. Â Â Â Awarding scholarships to the wards of the employees
2. Â Â Â Reimbursement of residual claim of hospitalization expenses
3. Â Â Â Reimbursement of cost of spectacles
4. Â Â Â Funeral expenses to the family members on death of the employees
5. Â Â Â Cash incentives to retirees on superannuation
6. Â Â Â Scheme for providing assistance / scholarships to the parent employees of mentally challenged /spastic children
7. Â Â Â Scheme for providing artificial limbs /hearing aid /crutches to physically challenged staff members/their children
8. Â Â Â Holiday Homes at Shimla, Tirupathi, Jaipur, Goa, Puri, Delhi, Shirdi &Â Bangalore is being extended to staff members.
9. Â Â Â Scheme for providing scholarship for the wards of PWD employees
10. Â Â Â Scheme for providing annual financial aid to the non-school going disabled children of PWD employees
11. Â Â Â Scheme for providing financial assistance to PWD employees at the time of marriage
The Bank is also administering Family Welfare Scheme under which amounts collected from the members of the scheme are distributed among the family members (nominees) of deceased employees.
In addition to the above, some of the welfare measures undertaken by the Bank for PWD employees include:
1. Â Â Â Aids like Smart walking canes, talking software, Braille attachments, etc. to visually impaired employees.
2. Â Â Â Conveyance facility (pickup &Â drop) has been provided to visually impaired and orthopedically challenged employees.
3. Â Â Â Braille watches provided to Visually Impaired (VI) employees.
4. Â Â Â Hearing Aid facility to Hearing Impaired (HI) employees.
(xii) Internal Complaints Committee
The sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (hereinafter called the Act) has come into force with effect from 09.12.2013.
This Act is to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual harassment and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
In compliance with Section 4 of the Act, Bank has constituted the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at the Head Office and at all the Regional Offices of the Bank to deal with the complaints received from staff members pertaining to gender discrimination and sexual harassment at workplace.
The ICC constituted at Head Office consists of the following members:-
1. Â Â Â Smt Manimekhalai A, GM - Chairperson
2. Â Â Â Smt. Mini TM- DGM - Member
3. Â Â Â Shri Senthil Nathan- AGM-Member
4. Â Â Â Smt. Mini CG SM- Member
5. Â Â Â Smt. Roshni CR, SM - Convener
6. Â Â Â Smt. Geeta Menon - NGO - Member.
Section 22 of the said Act stipulates the employer to include in its annual report the number of cases filed, if any and the disposal of cases under the Act. The Central Govt. in exercise of its powers conferred under the Act has also formulated âSexual Harassment of women at workplace (Prevention, Prohibition &Â Redressal) Rules, 2013â Rule 14 of which provide the employer to include the information on the complaints received by the committee during the year in the Annual Report. Accordingly, the details of the complaints received by the Committee for the year April 2017 to March 2018 is furnished below.
Sl No. |
No. of Complaints of sexual harassment received in the year |
No. of complaints disposed of during the year |
No. of cases pending for more than 90 days |
No. of workshops or awareness programme against sexual harassment carried out |
Nature of action taken by the employer or District Officer |
|
1 |
7 |
5 |
1 (Disciplinary proceedings is in progress) |
2 |
The nature of action taken in respect of 7 cases is as under: |
|
No of Cases |
Nature of action taken |
|||||
3 cases |
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15. SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
Bank is constantly reviewing the security arrangements at all branches, offices, currency chests and ATMs to provide effective, efficient, unobtrusive and progressively modern security solutions based on threat perceptions, emerging challenges and guidelines of regulatory, government and law enforcement authorities. The Bank is continuously striving to develop and improve the safety and security management in terms of stipulated policies and requirements. The following pro-active and preventive measures to strengthen security measures were initiated during the year:
- Â Â Â Digital CCTV systems with high resolution IP cameras are being provided to new branches/ currency chests.
- Â Â Â Hybrid Alarm System with wired and wireless detectors are being provided at all branches.
- Â Â Â Strong rooms conforming to RBI specification and BB Class Safes are being provided to all branches.
- Â Â Â Branches categorized as vulnerable from security point of view are provided with armed security guards during working hours.
- Â Â Â E-Surveillance on OPEX basis has been implemented at all ATM sites of the Bank.
- Â Â Â E-surveillance to link CCTV systems at branches to bankâs Wide Area Network, to alert security authorities of any suspicious or anomalous behavior on real time is under implementation.
- Â Â Â Security Committees have been formed at HO and Regional Offices to assess vulnerabilities, take proactive measures to further strengthen security arrangements and conduct periodical reviews.
- Bank maintains close liaison with the law enforcement agencies and is fully geared to meet the prevailing security needs.
16. CUSTOMER SERVICES
(i) Customer Service and Redressal of Complaints
Providing excellent customer service is the only effective way of making the Bank distinctly more competitive. This necessitates designing of innovative and cost-effective mechanisms of delivering banking services efficiently, developing profitable business models and leveraging technology optimally. Bank aims at minimum instances of customer complaints and grievances through proper service delivery and review mechanism. To ensure prompt redressal of customer complaints and grievances, Standardized Public Grievances Redressal System (SPGRS) has been put in place. The customers can lodge their grievances in the SPGRS portal through Bankâs website and the grievances are redressed in a timebound manner. The complaints received through other channels viz, letters,mails,phone etc are also lodged in this common platform. The system directs the complaints to the concerned branches/ functional departments/offices for redressal and resolution of the complaint.
Branch Level Customer Service Committee is constituted to encourage a formal channel of communication between the customers and the bank at the branch level. The Branch Level Customer Service Committee consisting of customers from various cross sections of the society including senior citizens and pensioners meets once a month. The views / suggestions are collated and presented before the Standing Committee on Customer Service chaired by the Executive Director which comprises of non officials as its members for having independent feedback. The committee meets at quarterly intervals and submits its report to the Customer Service Committee of the Board.
The Customer Service Committee of the Board headed by the Managing Director and CEO includes Executive Directors and Other Directors of the Board and experts and representatives of customers as invitees to enable the Bank to formulate policies and assess the compliance thereof internally with a view to strengthening the corporate governance structure in the Bank and also to bring about ongoing improvements in the quality of customer service provided by the Bank. A quarterly review note comprising the nature and category of complaints along with root cause analysis of the complaints is placed before the Board to review the practice and procedures prevalent in the Bank and take necessary corrective action.
The Bank has complied with the directions of the Ministry of Finance, Department of Financial Services, New Delhi, which had conveyed the observations of the Honâble Prime Minister during the PRAGATI interaction on the review of the status of disposal of grievances and as per the directions, a system of conducting weekly review of grievances by MD&CEO is introduced to assess the timelines as well as the quality of the replies and details of action taken are furnished periodically to the Dept of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, New Delhi.
Bank has appointed Principal Nodal Officer of the rank of General Manager, who will be responsible for the implementation of customer service and complaint handling for the entire bank. The bank has designated the Regional Managers as Nodal Officers to handle complaint/grievances in respect of branches following under their control. The name and contact details of nodal officer (s) are displayed on branch notice boards.
In terms of RBI guidelines, the Bank has appointed Internal Ombudsman to examine the grievances which are not resolved to the satisfaction of the customers or partially resolved in the internal grievance redressal mechanism of the Bank.
A session on customer service has been made mandatory in all the trainings imparted in the Staff Training College to sensitize the staff members on the following aspects:-
- Â Â Â To provide the customers with a comfortable environment when they access banking services
- Â Â Â To retain the customers by offering a quality service to their satisfaction.
- Â Â Â To shift the emphasis on customer service from the lips to the heart with a motto that âCustomer Service is a business need of the Bank and not a Social Serviceâ
- Â Â Â To impress upon the frontline staff on the importance of showing empathy in their dealings with customers.
During the year an Independent Agency was shortlisted for conducting a survey on Customer Satisfaction for the Bank. The agency has analyzed the performance of each of the identified 849 branches, both in terms of Customer Satisfaction and through Staff surveys to understand better the overall performance, identify areas of improvement, and potentially establish benchmarks for the Bank towards achieving superior customer service.
(ii) Call Centre
Being the first point of contact for the customers, Call centre plays a vital role in developing the image of a Bank. It acts as a one stop solution for all the products and services offered by the Bank. Also it facilitates an uninterrupted service and caters to the complaints and queries of the customers. The Bank has integrated 3 different call centers viz. general banking, net banking and card division functioning at three different places, to one outsourced call center functioning round the clock. Besides handling the calls from customers/ branches, the call centre executives also take care of the emails related to V-Net banking and Card Hotlisting. The bank also has an outbound call centre for calling the Housing Loan and Vehicle Loan borrowers to keep an eye on increasing level of special mention accounts. This helps the Bank to have better control, improved tracking of Retail Loans and prevent slippage of these accounts to NPA category. Since inception, the Bank has been continuously increasing the number of call center executives to keep pace with Bankâs expanding customer base. The Bank has also been regularly training the call center staff on the new campaigns and products launched by the Bank to help them handle customer queries more efficiently.
(iii) Â Â Â Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI)
The Bank, being a member of BCSBI, has adopted the voluntary Codes formulated by BCSBI i.e. (i) âCode of Bankâs Commitment to Customers 2018â(ii) âCode of Bankâs Commitment to Micro and Small Enterprises 2015â(Codes). Bank has formulated and complied with several policies and measures as per the guidelines of BCSBI. All the Branches have been provided with a Comprehensive Notice Board that covers all the mandatory information that needs to be displayed in Branch premises, thereby complying with the BCSBIâs Code of Information dissemination. A session on Customer Service incorporating the provisions of the Codes has been included in the staff general banking training programmes in order to comply with the Codes in true letter and spirit. BCSBI has revised âCode of Bankâs Commitment to Customersâin January 2018 and the bank has taken several steps to abide with the revised guidelines. The Codes are made available on official website of the bank for the easy reference of the customers. The customer can also access the same at any of Bankâs Branches.
(iv) Â Â Â Branch Ambience
Improving customer happiness is a key priority of the Bank. For this, the Bank has improved its quality of customer service, ambience at the branches and ATMs to offer cordial atmosphere to the customers visiting our premises. The branches are now neat and clean with updated notice board and product details. This offers a pleasant banking experience to the customers and helps to increase the goodwill of the Bank in terms of quality service and neatness of our premises. All our branches and offices are air conditioned offering a professional banking atmosphere with all basic facilities offered to the customer. The ramps are made available at metro branches for the comfort of differently abled customers. Senior Citizens / differently abled / women customer are being treated on a priority basis at the branches. The Bank is offering all the priorities and facilities with specific provisions for meeting the needs of Senior Citizens and differently abled persons as per RBI guidelines.
17. SOCIAL MEDIA
Social Media is the current buzzword across industries and the banking industry has its share of presence and is anticipated to transfigure future banking and would take the industry into a new era. Social Media is a convenient, accessible and easy platform to reach key people in any industry, almost all personalities of various walks of life. Instantly, users can connect to people whom they cannot approach in the normal course through other communications and establish relationships which could initiate instant connections and benefit all the parties involved; at times, the same could be abused by online users. Hence, necessary checks are to be put in place. Social Media could make a big difference in the industry in the days to come which could make a huge impact in the minds of the customers and other stake holders. Investment in Social Media presence could reap huge benefits in the next decade and would provide leverage to the first movers in the race.
The Bank had launched its presence on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Youtube on 29.06.2016. The Bank has made a considerable presence in the last 20 months and has moved gradually creating a fan following on the Social Media pages of the Bank. The bank has garnered more than 4.2 lakhs page likes on Face book as on March 31st, 2018. Know your banking rights contest conducted by the Bank on the Social Media has been ranked 2nd among top 5 Social Campaigns by BFSI during the year 2017.
The Bank has launched Banking services through Social Media and customers of the Bank can now access features such as Customer registration, account balance, mini statement, Fund transfers and Bill payment through Twitter and Facebook; Twitter banking being more popular.
The Bank has made a great impact in the Social Media presence and awareness on all its social media channels and has seen remarkable growth ever since its entry in the space of Social Media.
18. GOVERNMENT BUSINESS, DEPOSITORY SERVICES &Â INSURANCE
Government Business
Vijaya Bank has been a pioneer in implementing various schemes launched by the Government of India from time to time. Through efficient and effective use of technology, we are implementing the Government Schemes across our branches, with a view to provide hassle-free experience to our esteemed customers. Some of the schemes implemented by our Bank are as follows:
(i) Direct Tax and Indirect Tax Collection: The Central Board of Direct Taxes, New Delhi has permitted our Bank to collect the Direct Taxes either by Offline Mode (remittance through designated branches) or Online Mode - by âe-Paymentâfacility available to our customers through Internet Banking. We have 276 authorized branches to collect Direct Taxes through Offline Mode. During FY 2017-18, our Bank has processed a total of 4.93 Lakh Direct Tax transactions.
Our customers can also pay Indirect Taxes like Central Excise Tax though our V- Net banking facility. Since 01.07.2017, we are collecting Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments through OTC mode (Over the Counter), Electronic Mode (Vijaya bank customer can remit though V- Net banking) and RTGS/NEFT mode. All our branches across the country are authorized to collect GST Challans from customers. We has successfully processed 2,40,212 GST Challans amounting to Rs.3419,77,92,266/-, since 01.07.2017.
(ii) Â Â Â Centralized Payment of Pension: A dedicated Centralized Pension Processing Center(CPPC) has been operational at HO for centralized payment of pensions of Central Government pensioners. All types of pension like Central Civil, Telecom, Postal, Defence, Railway, Judges and Freedom Fighters pension are being paid centrally by the CPPC cell at HO. All branches are authorized to disburse Central Civil, Defence, Telecom, Postal, pensions and State pensions in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and four Metro Cities.
(iii) Â Â Â Atal Pension Yojana (APY): Our Bank has been a true champion in implementing Atal Pension Yojana, a scheme launched by the Government of India with a noble vision of providing a well-defined Pension, especially for the poor and the under-privileged. We have 1603 designated branches for opening of APY accounts. Our Bank has opened 1,15,510 APY accounts during the FY 201718 and is amongst the top banks in all APY campaigns launched by PFRDA.
(iv) Â Â Â Public Provident Fund (PPF): This scheme was launched in our Bank in 2006. 887 branches of the Bank are designated to open Public Provident Fund accounts. The Bank has opened 88,639 accounts in FY 2017-18.
(v) Â Â Â Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: 887 branches of the Bank are authorized for handling Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. The Bank has opened 3508 accounts in FY 2017-18.
(vi) Â Â Â Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS):
This scheme is offered through our select branches. The Bank has opened 1684 accounts in the FY 2017-18.
(vii) Â Â Â Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB): All the branches of the Bank are designated to accept applications under this scheme. For the fY 2017-18 a total 1,16,361 grams of Sovereign Gold bonds have been sold across our branches.
Depository Services &Â ASBA
(i) Depository Participant Account and Online Trading: Vijaya Bank is a Depository Participant (DP) with National Securities Depository Limited.
Our Bank offers the following Depository Services to customers:
- Â Â Â Account Opening
- Â Â Â Dematerialization of securities (Shares, Debentures, Mutual funds etc)
- Â Â Â Electronic settlement of trades in stock exchanges connected to NSDL and CDSL
- Â Â Â Pledge/hypothecation of demat security holdings against bank loan
- Â Â Â Electronic credit of securities allotted in public issues
- Â Â Â Freezing of accounts whenever required so that debits from the account are not permitted
- Â Â Â Nomination facility for demat accounts
- Â Â Â Services related to change of address, bank account details etc.,
- Â Â Â Effecting transmission of securities
- Â Â Â NSDL IDeAS facility
The Bank has a tie up with IDBI Capital for providing Online Trading facility.
(ii) Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA): The Bank is included in the list of SCSBs effective from 01.02.2009. DP Cell is the controlling branch for Application Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA) facility and all Branches are designated for accepting ASBA application.
Insurance
Life Insurance Business: The Bank has entered into the Corporate Agency agreement with M/s. LIC of India, to cater to the life insurance needs of our customers.
General Insurance Business: The Bank has entered into the Corporate Agency agreement with M/s. United India Insurance Co. Ltd., to cater to the non-life insurance needs of our customers.
Government Social Security Insurance
Schemes: The Bank has tie-ups with M/s. SBI Life Insurance Co. Ltd. to provide insurance cover under Prime Minister Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY) and with M/s. United India Insurance Co. Ltd. to provide insurance cover under Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), to all eligible account holders,
As on 31.03.2018, the Bank has made the following enrollments under PMJJBY and PMSBY:
Scheme |
No. of Enrolments |
PMJJBY |
4,35,502 |
PMSBY |
15,89,033 |
19. Â Â Â MARKETING &Â PUBLICITY
(i) Â Â Â Marketing
Marketing Cell is functioning at the Bankâs Head Office with active involvement of all Marketing Officers posted across the country in various Regional Offices/ RACPCs &Â MSMEs. Cell is actively engaged in popularizing and marketing of Bankâs various products.
(ii) Â Â Â Publicity and Public Relations
During the FY 2017-18, the Bank has carried out several major advertisement campaigns in Print &Â Electronic media in English, Hindi and in Regional Languages throughout the country to elevate the visibility of the Bank and its products. During 2017-18, major Publicity Campaigns were carried out thorough outdoor advertisement media such as translites at airports, train branding on Kacheguda Express, etc. Outdoor Advertisement hoardings were taken in metro cities, glow sign/sign board advertisements at Railway Stations/Bus Stands, etc.
20. Â Â Â IMPLEMENTATION OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
Bank is implementing the Governmentâs Official Language Policy in letter and spirit since nationalization. With the efforts of staff members, Bank could achieve Hindi Correspondence of 94.05% in Region âAâagainst the target of 100%;
93.56% in Region âBâagainst the target of 90% and 71.20% in Region âCâagainst the target of 55% as on 31.03.2018.
The Bank was awarded I Prize under Kirti Puraskar of Government of India in Region âCâfor excellent performance under Rajbhasha Implementation. The Shield and Certificate was awarded to the Bankâs Managing Director and CEO by Honâble President of India at Rashtrapathi Bhavan, New Delhi on 14.09.2017.
Our Bankâs Head Office being Convenor of TOLIC (Banks), Bangalore was awarded I Prize for implementation of Rajbhasha under TOLICs Category of South and South-Western Region by Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Official Language. Similarly, Bankâs Regional Office, Bangalore (South) was awarded with II Prize under Regional Office Category. The Prizes and the Shield were awarded by the Secretary (O.L.), Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Official Language in the Regional Rajbhasha Sammelan of South and South-Western Region at Vishakhapattanam.
Various Regional Offices and Branches of the Bank also bagged 16 prizes from various TOLICs for Best Performance under Rajbhasha Implementation in which Regional Office - Bangalore (South), Hassan, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Meerut, Pune have bagged first prize.
The Drafts and Evidence Sub-Committee of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language had discussion programme with our Noida Branch and Regional Office-Hyderabad.
The Bank started sending SMS in Hindi and in other Regional Languages during the year.
The Bank has conducted All India Inter Bank Hindi Seminar at Jaipur which was attended by dignitaries from Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India and various banks/financial institutions.
The Bank, during the year published a book, âDigital Bankingâcontaining articles received during All India Inter Bank Hindi Seminar, during Hindi Day 2017.
Under the banner of âV-GenUthâall 32 Regional Offices and Head Office have conducted Competitions in Hindi viz. Essay Writing, Elocution, Drawing, story telling, creative writing, etc. The Regional Offices/Branches have organised camps for encouraging Digital Banking and Atal Pension Yojana. During the year 129 Hindi workshops were conducted for Executives/ Officers/Clerical Staff employees in which 2580 staff members were trained. Importance of use of Unicode was stressed in these workshops.
All 32 Regional Offices conducted Seminars/ various competitons in Hindi under the aegis of their respective Town Official Language Implementation Committee. Head Office organized Seminar in Hindi on âGST - A Historic Change and Effect of Bank Merger on the Economyâ on 31.05.2017 under the aegis of Town Official Language Implementation Committee (Banks), Bangalore. O.L. Officers / Generalists from various Banks situated in Bangalore participated in the Seminar.
Under the Bankâs Internal Rajbhasha Shield Scheme for the year 2016-17, Personnel Department was awarded 1st Prize, Planning &Â Development Department was awarded 2nd Prize and Credit Department (Review and Recovery) was awarded 3rd Prize under HO Department Category for effective implementation of Official Language. Under Best Region Category Delhi were awarded 1st Prize, Nagpur Region 2nd Prize and Chandigarh 3rd Prize.
21. CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
(i) Vijaya Bank - A Responsible Corporate Citizen
Bank has a robust CSR policy which aims at equitable development, infrastructure creation, employment generation, environment protection and sustainable socio-economic development of the weaker sections of the society. A Board approved CSR Roadmap for the year 2017-18 had been prepared with special focus on areas which have lasting social impact. Our primary focus continues to be girl child education, rural healthcare, sanitation facility in schools, safe drinking water facilitation, infrastructure support and supplying essentials to schools, hospitals, old age home, orphanages, special schools etc. for the benefit of the old, sick, differently-abled, destitute, orphaned and the helpless.
Bank has put in place its own CSR schemes which have long term transformational impact on the standard of life of the poor and needy. The major focus areas of our CSR activities are:
(ii) Â Â Â Girl Child Adoption
A flagship Scheme of the Bank to promote girl child education amongst the underprivileged sections of the society. The adopted girl child is financially supported by the Bank till completion of her Post Graduation level studies. This is undertaken with an aim to promote education of the girl child and give her an equal opportunity to realize her true potential and not be deprived of her right to education due to financial constraints. Bank provides annual expenses to the girl child for her education related expenses like books, shoes, uniform etc. During 2017-18, Bank has adopted 148 girl children taking the overall tally of Girl Child adoptions to 1311.
(iii) Â Â Â Rural Health Centres
To bring basic healthcare within the reach of rural poor in remote, backward areas, Bank has set up Vijaya Rural Health Centres (RHC). The Bank provides preventive health care by engaging a doctor and providing free medicines to the patients at these RHCs. Bank has added 13 RHCs during 2017-18 to the existing 45 taking the total number of Vijaya Rural Health Centres to 58 as on 31.03.2018.
(iv) Â Â Â Construction of toilet blocks and their maintenance
Bank has constructed separate toilet blocks for girls and boys in Govt. schools in backward areas to provide sanitation facility to ensure conducive learning atmosphere and reduce early school drop-out especially amongst girl children. Bank has provided towards construction of toilet blocks to 66 schools/ organisations till date. Bank also pays for their monthly maintenance to ensure upkeep and cleanliness.
(v) Â Â Â Donation of vehicles
Bank has donated vehicles - vans, ambulances and buses etc. to non-profit, charitable organizations, trusts, orphanages and schools etc. which are engaged in serving the orphaned, aged, disabled, sick, destitute, abandoned and helpless persons. Donation of bus has been made for the convenience in transportation facility to the visiting pilgrims of a renowned pilgrimage. Also ambulances and vehicles have been donated by the bank to orphanages and charitable trusts to aid in case of medical emergencies and to rescue destitutes.
(vi) Â Â Â Donation towards creation of medical aid and infrastructure
Bank has made donations towards creation of permanent infrastructure like construction of a ward/ patient room for Alzheimer and Dementia patients to a Trust, donations have been made to a renowned Blood Bank towards medical equipments and vehicle for the welfare of the sick and needy people. Also donations have been made for the aid of cancer patients, towards procurement of hospital beds etc. to hospitals.
(vii) Â Â Â Facilitating safe drinking water
Donation of few water purifying units had been made to a Health Institute cum Hospital for the welfare of the patients and the general visitors. To facilitate safe drinking water several donations of water purifiers, water filters, water storage tanks, RO water units, etc. had been undertaken by the Bank in schools, colleges, orphanages, hospitals, charitable organizations, public spaces etc., all over the country for the benefit of children, students, old, poor and the needy people.
(viii) Â Â Â Infrastructure to schools/ colleges
Apart from donation of infrastructural items like furniture, computers, LCD projectors, water filters etc. to schools/ special schools for the disabled etc., Bank has sanctioned donation to a charitable trust towards establishment of a School for the welfare of the underpriviledged.
(ix) Â Â Â Supply of Essentials to old age homes, orphanages, special schools, charitable organisations etc.
Bank has donated essentials and basic amenities like furniture, computers, braille equipped computers, refrigerators, solar water heaters, electrical appliances etc. to old age homes, orphanages, special schools for the disabled, charitable organisations etc. all over the country. Bank has made donations for provisions like food items i.e., rice etc., provided towards expenditure of food expenses for a trust, dress material for uniforms of orphan inmates etc., to charitable organisations, to help the poor and the needy. Also donation of Agarbatti making Automatic Machines were undertaken towards empowering and providing livelihood generation to the underprivileged women.
(x) Â Â Â Go-green initiatives for environment protection
Recognising the imperative need to conserve environment, green initiatives are one of the focus areas in the CSR Roadmap. Under the green initiatives by the Bank, tree plantation activities, installation of tree guards and providing of financial assistance for maintenance of public parks, and other environmental initiatives have been undertaken. Apart from this, major donation involving hopper tipper vehicle for garbage collection and contribution towards Swachh Bharat Mission for road maintenance have also been made by the Bank towards conservation and protection of the environment.
22. PARLIMENTARY COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Details of Parliamentary Committee visited during FY 2017-18
- Â Â Â Study Tour of the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment on âPriority Sector Lending To SCs, STs, OBCs, Minorities And Differently Abled Personsâ to Goa on 31st May, 2017.
- Â Â Â Study Visit of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Urban Development on âPradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY - Urban) Housing For Allâ by 2022 and Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana (Day) -National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM), to Bengaluru on 06th June, 2017.
- Â Â Â Parliamentary Committee on Welfare of SCs/ STs held at New Delhi on 08th September, 2017.
- Â Â Â Study Visit of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Rajya Sabha on âRBI Master Direction - Priority Sector Lendingâ to Bengaluru, Vishakhapatnam and Mumbai from 04th to 09th November, 2017.
23. AWARDS &Â ACCOLADES
In recognition of Bankâs excellent performance in financial and other initiatives, the Bank was conferred with many awards and accolades during the financial year 2017-18
- Â Â Â Rajbhasha Kirthipuraskar Award received from the President of India.
- Â Â Â Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Award for Makers of Excellence conferred on our MD &CEO Shri R A Sankara Narayanan under Atal Pension Yojana.
- Â Â Â Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Award for âTransformative Leaderâ - conferred on our Executive Director, Shri Nageswara Rao Y
- Â Â Â First Prize Winner of ASSOCHAM Social Banking Excellence Award 2017 for Agriculture Banking presented by the Honâble Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pratap Shukla.
- Â Â Â First Prize Winner of ASSOCHAM Social Banking Excellence Award 2017 for Priority Sector Lending presented by the Honâble Minister of State for Finance, Shri Pratap Shukla.
- Â Â Â IBA has awarded âTechnology Bank of the year 2017â amongst mid-size banks.
- Â Â Â IDBRT has awarded Best Bank in âUse of Technology for Financial Inclusion among mid-size banks and âDigital Banking among mid-size banksâ for the FYâ17.
- Â Â Â IPEâs (Institute of Public Enterprise) Award for âWomen Excellence-2017âreceived by Smt. Nirmala Sridhar, General Manager, Vijaya Bank.
- Â Â Â Bank has received Second Prize under Raja Basha Shield in the Southern Region.
- Â Â Â Bankâs VIBSETIS received Highest grading (AA) Award by Ministry of Rural Development Government of India distributed on 07.06.2017 at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi.
- Â Â Â Award by HUDCO for its outstanding contribution under the PMAY scheme.
- Â Â Â ET NOW CSR Leadership Award by World HRD Congress for Best Corporate Social Responsibility Practices.
Skoch Financial Technology Awards 2017
- Â Â Â Best Bank in Public Sector
- Â Â Â Banker of the Year, Dr.Kishore Sansi, Ex.MD &Â CEO Vijaya Bank.
- Â Â Â Banker of the Year (for NPA Management) -Shri B S Rama Rao, Ex. Executive Director of the Bank
- Â Â Â Best Bank in NPA Management
- Â Â Â Gold award for the performance under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY).
- Â Â Â Best Bank in Retail Lending
- Â Â Â Award for Inclusive Wallet - VPAYQWIK
- Â Â Â Award for Digital Inclusion
- Â Â Â Award for IT Security
- Â Â Â Award for e - Surveillance of ATMs &Â Branches
- Â Â Â Award for 100 Digital Villages - Financial Inclusion
24. BOARD MEETING AND MEETING OF OTHER SUB COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
During the year 2017-2018, the Board of Directors met 17 times. The details of Committee Meetings are as under:-
Name of the Committee of the Board |
No. of Meetings |
Management Committee |
14 |
Audit Committee |
7 |
Stakeholder Relationship Committee |
4 |
Share Transfer Committee |
4 |
Risk Management Committee |
6 |
Committee to Review High Value Frauds |
2 |
Head Office Level Credit Approval Committee |
22 |
DirectorsâPromotion Committee |
1 |
Review Committee on Disciplinary Matters &Â Probity |
4 |
Customer Service Committee |
4 |
Remuneration Committee |
1 |
Nomination Committee |
2 |
IT Strategy Committee |
5 |
Committee For Monitoring of Recovery |
7 |
Corporate Social Responsibility Committee |
4 |
Review of Wilful Defaulters Committee |
3 |
HR Committee |
4 |
Committee of Digital Transaction |
1 |
Changes in the Board of Directors
During the year 2017 -18, the following New Directors have joined the Board.
1. Â Â Â Shri R A Sankara Narayanan, has been appointed as Managing Director &Â CEO w.e.f. 01.09.2017
2. Â Â Â Shri Murali Ramaswami has been appointed as Executive Director w.e.f 19.02.2018
3. Â Â Â Shri Srinivasa Rao has been appointed as Government Nominee Director w.e.f 28.09.2017
4. Â Â Â Shri Rajan Dogra has been appointed as Shareholder Director w.e.f 08.08.2017
5. Â Â Â Shri Raghvender Gupta has been appointed as Shareholder Director w.e.f 08.08.2017
6. Â Â Â Shri Vivek Soni has been appointed as Non Official Director under CA Category w.e.f 27.12.2017
During the year 2017 -18, the following Directors have ceased to be Director on the Board of the Bank.
1. Â Â Â Shri Kishore Sansi, has demitted the office as Managing Director &Â CEO on 31.08.2017
2. Â Â Â Smt Bharati Rao has demitted the office as Shareholder Director on 07.08.2017
3. Â Â Â Shri P Vaidyanathan has demitted the office as Shareholder Director on 07.08.2017
4. Â Â Â Shri Sanjay Kumar has demitted the office as Government Nominee Director on 27.09.2017
5. Â Â Â Shri B S Rama Rao has demitted the office as Executive Director on 31.01.2018
The Bankâs Board as on date consists of the following Directors:-
Sl. No |
Name of Director |
Designation |
1. |
Shri G Narayanan |
Non Executive Chairman &Â Non Official Director |
2. |
Shri R A Sankara Narayanan |
Managing Director &Â CEO |
3. |
Shri Nageswara Rao Y |
Executive Director |
4. |
Shri Murali Ramaswami |
Executive Director |
5. |
Shri N Srinivasa Rao |
Government Nominee Director |
6. |
Shri G P Borah |
RBI Nominee Director |
7. |
Shri Vivek Soni |
Non Official Director (CA Category) |
8. |
Shri M Bhagavantha Rao |
Non Official Director |
9. |
Shri V V R Sastry |
Non Official Director |
10. |
Shri S Raghunath |
Non Official Director |
11. |
Shri Rajan Dogra |
Nominee-Shareholders Director |
12. |
Shri Raghvender Gupta |
Nominee-Shareholders Director |
Acknowledgement
The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation to the customers for their patronage, to the shareholders for their support, to the Government authorities and Reserve Bank of India for their valuable guidance and support, to the Directors who completed their tenure during the financial year and to all staff members for their full support in the pursuit of organizational growth and excellence.
                                                                          For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Head Office, Bengaluru                                                                 R. A. Sankara Narayanan
Date: 08.05.2018 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Managing Director &Â CEO
Mar 31, 2015
The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the 35th Annual
Report of the Bank along with the audited Balance Sheet as March 31,
2015 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2015.
The trends in financial results of the Bank are highlighted in the
tables below:
(Rs. in crore)
SI. Item 2013-14 2014-15 Annual
No. increase
(%)
1. Interest Income 10707 12273 14.64
2. Interest Expenditure 8623 9981 15.74
3. Net Interest Income (1-2) 2084 2292 10.03
4. Non-interest income 710 879 23.80
i. Profit on sale of 190 299 57.37
investments
ii. Other non-interest 520 580 11.54
income
5. Net Total Income (3 4) 2794 3171 13.49
6. Operating expense 1690 1912 13.14
I i. Staff Expenses 1040 11661 12.12
ii. Other operating 650 746 14.77
expenses
7. Operating profit 1104 1259 14.07
8. Operating profit 914 960 5.03
(excl. Treasury profit)
9. Provisions and 688 820 19.16
Contingencies
10. Net profit 416 439 5.65
Important Profitability Ratios
SI. Item 2013-14 2014-15
No. % %
1. Yield on funds 9.08 9.15
2 Cost of funds 7.31 7.44
3 Interest spread (1-2) 1.77 1.71
4 Yield on advances 11.26 11.34
5 Cost of deposits 7.98 8.10
6 Yield on investments
- excluding Trading Profit 7.22 7.50
- including Trading Profit 7.75 8.17
7 Other operating expenses to 0.55 0.56
Average working funds
8 Cost-Income Ratio 60.49 60.30
9 Establishment cost to average 0.88 0.87
working funds_
Dividend
Taking into consideration the overall profitability, the Board of
Directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 1.50 per share (15%),
for the year 2014-15. The total amount of equity dividend including
dividend tax for 2014-15 isRs. 155.10 crore.
Deposit Mobilization
During the year, CASA deposit of the bank grew to Rs. 25721 crore, a
growth of 12.52% compared to previous financial year which was Rs. 22860
crore. Out of which the Saving Bank deposit grew by 12% and Current
Account deposit grew by 14%. The CASA % to total deposit also improved
to 20.35% from 18.39% for the last year. The total deposit of the bank
increased to Rs. 126343 crore compared to last financial year which was Rs.
124296 crore. The Certificate of Deposit stood at Rs.12258 crore during
the year.
Employees Productivity
Business per employee as at 31st March 2015 is Rs. 16.56 crore. Profit
per employee stood at Rs. 0.03 crore as at March 2015.
Branch Network
With the opening of 109 branches during the year 2014-15, the network
of branches reached the level of 1618 from 1512 during the previous
fiscal and merged 3 Corporate banking Branches . There are 49
Extension Counters and 2 Satellite Offices at the end of the year
2014-15. The bank has also opened one new Regional Office at Meerut
during the year 2014- 15 with that total number of Regional Offices
reached to 27.
Retail Credit
Retail Lending is viewed as a viable business proposition and continue
to be the thrust area for credit expansion in view of its inherent
advantages such as risk spread, better yield and large volume credit
buildup.
The Bank has disbursed Rs. 9065 crore under Retail credit during the year
& the amount outstanding as at March 2015 stood at Rs. 18735 crore,
recording an Y-o-Y of 19.96 %. The Retail Credit Portfolio accounted
for at 21.36 % of the Bank''s Gross Credit.
The Balance outstanding under Housing loan, Education loan, Vehicle
loan & Jewel Loan schemes, as on 31st March 2015, are Rs. 6526 crore, Rs.
903 crore, Rs. 2607 crore and Rs. 3820 crore respectively.
During the year, Bank launched special campaigns like ''Grand Festival
Carnival'' offering attractive benefits to customers like waiver of
charges etc was introduced.
Bank is continuously striving to make the Retail lending products more
competitive in the market by revamping the existing products.
Bank has also launched Vijaya Top Up Loan exclusively for housing loan
customers.
Bank has also revamped major retail products by following the present
market conditions and going on par with the competitors which will help
the field staff in canvassing more business.
Bank has started Online tracking of Retail Loan applications which
helps for monitoring the pending applications by the applicant and the
branch as well as Regional Office / Head Office.
Credit Expansion
The gross Credit of the Bank registered a growth of 6.39 % from Rs. 82425
crore on 31.03.2014 to Rs. 87692 crore on 31.03.2015. Considering the
economic down trend the Bank had been selective in the approval of
big ticket credit proposals.
The Bank has put in place a perfect due diligence mechanism for
screening of credit proposals and implementing the guidelines received
from Department of Financial Services and Reserve Bank of India. In
terms of extant guidelines from Ministry of Finance, the Bank is
following committee approach for credit approvals at Regional Office
and Head Office levels. The committees meet as frequently as possible
to reduce turnaround time for credit decision. The Bank has continued
with its strategy to recruit professionals from CA/ICWA/CS/MBA streams
for ensuring good standard credit processing.
Bank''s credit department is accredited with ISO/ IEC 27001:2005
certification for information security management system by British
Standard Institute (BSI).
In tune with market trends, Bank has come up with various new loans
products and also fine tuned existing ones to suit the needs of
customers.
Large & Mid Corporate
The Large Corporate segment constituted 48% share in total domestic
advances as on 31.03.2015. In order to have more focused attention and
to reduce turnaround time, five specialised corporate banking branches
are functioning at different geographical locations. Apart from
Corporate Banking Branches, three Industrial finance branches are
catering to the needs of the corporate customers including financing
for infra/non infra projects. In addition the Bank has SME branches
spread across the country catering to the needs of mid-corporate and
SME clients by offering services including cash management, forex,
treasury products, trade finance, deposits, retail banking etc.
Bank''s Corporate/SME/IFB Banking Division offers an array of loan
products and services such as Term Loans, Demand Loans, Corporate Loan,
Short-Term Loans, Working Capital Facilities (FB NFB), Trade Finance
Products, Bridge Loans, Syndicated Loans, Infrastructure Loans, Foreign
Currency Loans, Loan Against Future Rent Receivables and many more to
its corporate clients depending upon their needs. Over the years, Bank
has made significant progress in establishing healthy business
relations with several multinationals, domestic business houses and
prime public sector companies.
Infrastructure Finance
During the year, the Bank has sanctioned fund based limits of Rs. 7645
crore and Non Fund Based limits of Rs. 230.93 crore under infrastructure
category covering power, telecommunications, ports, roads etc. Our
exposure to infrastructure sector is 28.84 % of gross advances and is
well within the prescribed sectoral exposure cap.
Project Finance and Syndication Group
Project Finance and Syndication Cell Is functioning at its Head Office,
Bengaluru. The functions of the Cell include preparation of Project
Information Memorandum, arranging for Techno Economic Viability Study
of the projects and Syndication for credit requirements of the
entrepreneurs. This Syndication Cell is well equipped with good
manpower including senior executives and qualified professionals.
TREASURY AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS:
Investment and Fund Management
Total Investment portfolio of the Bank increased from Rs. 42,833.78 crore
(SLR Investment: Rs. 33,319.60 crore & Non-SLR Investment: Rs. 9,514.18
crore) as on March 31, 2014 to Rs. 44,698.34 crore (SLR Investment: Rs.
34,933.00 crore & Non-SLR Investment: Rs. 9,765.34 crore) as on March 31,
2015.
The 10 year benchmark yield closed at 7.74 % as on March 31, 2015
against 8.81 % as on March 31, 2014.
The average yield on investment (including profit on sale of
investments and RIDF) during the year worked out to 8.17 % as against
7.75% in FY 2013-14.
The Bank also complied with CRR and SLR requirements as stipulated by
RBI consistently during the year.
International Banking
Bank''s export credit as at 31.03.2015 registered a Y-o-Y growth of
23.79% and stood at Rs. 1571.39 crore. Out of the above, quantum of
export credit extended by the Bank in foreign currency was USD 42.13
million. As at March 2015, foreign exchange business turnover of the
Bank stood at Rs. 21,172.17 crore, recording an annualized growth of 0.51
% over the previous financial year.
Bank has successfully implemented Electronic Data Processing and
Monitoring System (EDPMS), e-BIZ projects of RBI.
Bank''s total NRI deposits as at 31.03.2015 stood at Rs. 2998.96 crore, as
against Rs. 2398.57 crore as at the end of previous financial year,
thereby recording a growth of 25.03 %. During the financial year, the
Bank has extended ''Speed/Flash Remittance'' facility to UAE Exchange
Centre LLC, Al Ansari Exchange UAE, Wall Street Exchange, UAE and Al
Bader Exchange, UAE to enable the NRIs from Gulf Countries to
electronically remit funds to their account with our branches anywhere
in India. In addition to the above, the bank also has Rupee Drawing
Arrangement (RDA) with Oman United Company LLC, Oman to facilitate
rupee remittances to the accounts in India. The Bank has set up a NRI
Customer Cell at Head Office, Bangalore exclusively for responding to
the queries of our NRI customers. The Bank has also launched Vijaya NRI
Digest, a fortnightly e-newsletter covering area of interest to NRIs.
Export & import credit
The Bank is active in meeting the importer and exporter client''s
financial requirements both in domestic and in foreign currency. Bank''s
47 branches across the country are designated to handle foreign
exchange business.
ASSET QUALITY
The Bank continued its focus on maintaining quality assets along with
thrust on preventing fresh slippages. It initiated and continued to
emphasize various measures in this direction, including the following:
- Accounts showing signs of stress / likely default in dues are
identified and treated as Special Mention accounts and are closely
monitored. Wherever feasible, such assets are restructured on merits,
with additional need-based credit limits considered in deserving cases.
Viability study is to be conducted in respect of SME accounts slipped
to NPA and to be brought under nursing wherever feasible within a time
frame.
- Special Recovery Cells are formed at RO''s for systematic follow up of
NPA accounts. Centres wherever DRT''s are functioning, nodal Officers
are designated, who keeps regular liaison with the presiding officer
and the bank''s advocate for speedy disposal of the cases.
- In case of willful defaulters, stringent recovery measures, including
legal actions like Securitization and submitting the names to RBI are
done.
- Services of Lok Adalats are resorted to for speedy recoveries of
impaired assets.
- All 10 Lakhs and above NPA accounts are reviewed by the Top
management through video conference with the Regional Heads and guiding
them for the speedy recovery.
- To facilitate speedy recovery, ''Vijaya Adalats'' under the Recovery
Policy of the Bank are regularly conducted at various centres by
involving a cluster of branches and accounts are settled on the spot.
During the year, Bank could settle Rs. 109.88 crore in 5628 accounts by
way of settlements till 31.03.2015.
- A special One Time Settlement Scheme for chronic tractor loan NPAs
was reintroduced on 01.01.2015 and the same was in force upto
31.03.2015.
- NPA recovery campaign-2015 has been introduced for a period from
01.01.2015 to 31.03.2015 in order to reduce the NPA level.
- To speed up the recovery in small value NPAs, 16 recovery officers
have been posted at identified centers with large number of NPA
accounts in 8 regions (6 in Karnatakaand2 in Andhra Pradesh). Recovery
officers have made recovery of Rs. 38.27 crore and Upgradation of Rs. 53.78
crore upto the month of March 2015.
- In consultation with the Branches, we have identified 769 Doable NPA
accounts with balance of Rs. 10 Lakhs and above totaling Rs. 807.37 crore
which can be upgraded by March 2015.These accounts are followed up by
our Department with the Branches concerned on Continuous Basis. Upto
the month of March 2015, Rs. 608.39 crore has been recovered/upgraded.
The gross Non-Performing Assets of the Bank as on March 2015 stood at
2.78% of total advances, while net NPA ratio was 1.92% of net advances.
During the year 2014-15, Bank could effect total cash recovery of Rs.
931.42 (including interest) and upgraded NPAs amounting to Rs. 931.96
crore. Further, the Bank also made provision of Rs. 698.40 crore for the
unexpected defaults, apart from having a floating provision of Rs. 71.35
crore as on March 31, 2015. The Provision Coverage Ratio (including
PWO) as at March 2015 worked out to 64.01%.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Credit Risk:
Bank has put in place a Comprehensive lending Policy as well as Credit
Risk Management Policy which encompass various aspects such as risk
appetite, risk based pricing, risk diversification / mitigation
strategy, prudential limit, substantial exposure ceiling, group
exposure ceiling, Rating wise exposure ceiling, preferred sector growth
strategies, credit approval process, documentation and security
standards, security valuation etc these policies are revised
periodically based on corporate goal and business plans of the Bank.
As per RBI Guidelines on Stress Testing, the stress tests for Credit
Risk have been carried out on a half year basis which covers scenarios
such as credit portfolio to stress like increase in NPAs, slippage of
restructured standard accounts, downgrade in Counter-party rating,
depletion in collateral, etc.
Further, Bank has put in place a comprehensive risk rating/ scoring
system which serves as a single point indicator of diverse risk factors
on the counterparty and to facilitate execution of proper and
consistent credit decisions. Bank has evolved separate risk scoring
models for Housing /other Retail lending sectors and endeavors higher
coverage in risk rating exercise. Rating migration analysis in respect
of credit exposures of Rs. 1.00 crore and above is conducted on half
yearly basis. Since September 2009, Bank has been conducting risk
rating of all retail and non retail loans by using CRISIL RAM software
which is Basel II compliant. The software facilitates Bank to maintain
the credit quality and also to support efforts of the Bank in
translation towards advanced approach of Basel II by ensuring that
prior to sanction of loans, all type of exposures is covered under risk
rating process.
Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Market Risk:
ALM and Market Risk of the Bank is managed by the Asset Liability
Management Committee (ALCO) and Market Risk Management Committee (MRMC)
respectively. Appropriate tolerance limits have been stipulated for
mismatches in different time buckets, both for managing liquidity and
interest rate risks. These are being monitored at fortnightly
intervals and also appraised to the Board of Directors.
The market risk exposure is measured by tools like VaR (Value at Risk),
AGL (Aggregate Gap Limit), and Duration gap analysis. Exposure limits
for all countries have been put in place to manage and monitor the
country risk. Mid-office reports on treasury operations are placed
before the General Manager, Risk Management Dept., on a daily basis and
before MRMC on a monthly basis, covering information about exceptions /
reviews and compliance.
Interest Rate Risk on entire portfolio is identified and measured
through Earnings at Risk (EaR). Sensitivity analysis is also conducted
and reviewed by the top management. Contingency Funding Plans,
Prudential Ratios / Limits have been set and actual position is
monitored as part of Liquidity Risk Management. Stress Test on
Interest Rate Risk, Liquidity Risk, Forex risk, etc on different
scenarios are carried out on quarterly basis and appraised to Asset
Liability Committee (ALCO). To monitor short term liquidity, the Bank
is preparing the ALM statement of Structural Liquidity on daily basis.
The Duration Gap Analysis is implemented for assessing the possible
impact on market value of equity (net worth) using 200 basis points
shock on interest rate curve.
The bank has applied to RBI, seeking their approval to implement
Internal Model Approach (Advanced Approach) for Market Risk.
The Funds Transfer Pricing, a new technology on transfer pricing
mechanism, has been implemented for assessment of branch profitability
in a scientific manner.
Operational Risk:
Bank has put in place a well defined Operational Risk Management
Framework to effectively identify, measure, manage and address
Operational risks. The Bank has also put in place a framework required
for implementation of The Standardized Approach (TSA). The governance
of Operational Risk Management is monitored by Operational Risk
Management Committee (ORMC), which reviews the operational risk loss
event data, new products, processes and systems adopted by the Bank and
provides suggestions for taking corrective/preventive measures to
strengthen the internal system and procedures. In order to mitigate
Operational risks, several thematic studies have been conducted for
frauds committed in loan and deposit portfolios, so as to identify
systemic deficiencies from Risk Management angle. Further, in order to
move towards advanced approaches, bank has put in place frameworks for
Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
Bank has been taking steps to strengthen the RCSA and KRI by reviewing
the same and improving the coverage area for management of Operational
risk.
The Bank has been permitted by RBI to assess Operational risk capital
under The Standardized Approach (TSA) - (Parallel run w.e.f March
2015).
Basel-ll & Basel III Compliance:
As the Bank requires corporate clients'' risk rating status awarded by
rating agencies approved by RBI, the Bank has entered into MOU with all
the six rating agencies viz CRISIL, ICRA, CARE, Brickwork, SMERA and
Fitch so that borrowers can avail the rating services at a competitive
fee and bank also derives benefits on lower capital charge depending on
the rating status. The Bank has formulated its ICAAP policy which is
revised from time to time and the ICAAP Document is submitted to RBI on
half yearly basis.
In compliance to the RBI guidelines and adopting Standardised Approach
for Credit Risk, Standardised Duration Gap for Market Risk and Basic
Indicator Approach for Operational Risk, Bank has complied with Basel
II norms and the overall Capital Adequacy Ratio as at 31st March ''2015
under Basel II works out to 11.70%, which is above the minimum
stipulated norm of 9%. Bank has also complied with Basel III norms and
the overall Capital Adequacy Ratio as at 31st March ''15 works out to
11.43%, which is above the minimum stipulated norm of 9.00%.
Integrated Risk Management System (IRMS) Project:
In order to facilitate smooth and effective compliance of Basel-ll
norms, the Bank has taken up for implementation of Integrated Risk
Management System (IRMS).
The unique IRMS Project consists of six solutions, viz. Credit Risk
Management (CRM), Market Risk Management (MRM), Operational Risk
Management (ORM), Credit Risk Rating Solution (CRR) (Retail &
Non-Retail), Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Funds Transfer
Pricing (FTP) Solution.
ISO - 27001- Certification for Risk Management Department
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of our Bank has been awarded
Information Security Maestro 2015 awards for Information Security and
BCP initiatives by Info security magazine.
Capital Adequacy
During current financial year, Bank has successfully raised Additional
Tier- I Capital of Rs 500 crore and Tier- II ( Basel III Compliant)
Bonds of Rs 1000 crore. The capital adequacy ratio improved to 11.70%
( in 31.03.2015) as compared to 10.97% ( in 31.03.2014) under Basel II
norms and 11.43% ( in 31.03.2015) as compared to 10.56% (in 31.03.2014)
under Basel III norms as on 31.03.2015 vis-a-vis the Reserve Bank of
India norm of 9%. As on 31.03.2015, the Tier I capital of the Bank is Rs.
6423.25 crore under Basel II and Rs. 6414.63 crore under Basel III. The
Tier II capital stood at Rs. 2687.81 crore under Basel II and Rs. 2480.53
crore under Basel III. The overall capital stood at Rs. 9111.06 crore
under Basel II and Rs. 8895.16 crore under Basel III.
NATIONAL PRIORITY
Priority Sector Lending
Total Priority Sector advances of the bank stood at Rs. 30714 crore as at
the end of March 2015. Priority Sector Credit of the bank constituted
35.97 % of the Adjusted Net Bank Credit.
Agricultural Finance
Direct Agricultural advances of the Bank as at March 2015 stood at Rs.
7546 crore. Total Agricultural advances stood at Rs. 11389 crore which
formed 13.34 % of the Adjusted Net Bank Credit.
During the year, Bank has rolled out a special loan "Scheme for
financing farmers for construction of farm house" on owned
farm/agricultural land and a scheme for financing Farmer Producer
Organizations (FPO).
Disbursements to agriculture:
Under Special Agricultural Credit Plan, Bank has disbursed Rs. 8442 crore
during the year 2014-15, against the Target of Rs. 8369 crore.
Kisan credit card scheme:
In terms of the guidelines of RBI/GOI, the revised VKC
scheme has provision for both production credit (Short term crop loans)
and Investment Credit (Term loans). The validity of the card is 5
years and the beneficiaries are issued with ATM enabled Kisan cards.
Under Vijaya Kisan Card Scheme (VKC), during 2014- 15, the bank has
issued 73322 Kisan Cards amounting to Rs. 978 crore. The Outstanding
level of VKCs stood at Rs. 2020 crore through 135208 accounts as at
31.03.2015. The Bank''s Kisan Cards are ATM enabled under RuPay platform
and out of 97358 operative VKC A/cs, 88362 farmers have been so far
issued ATM enabled Kisan cards.
Financing Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME):
The advances to Micro and Small Enterprises increased to Rs. 13366 crore
as at March 2015 from Rs. 10690 crore as at March 2014, signifying Y-o-Y
growth of 25%.
The advances to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises increased to Rs.
15165 crore as at March 2015 from Rs. 13115 crore as at March 2014,
signifying Y-o-Y growth of 15.63%.
Online registration of MSME loan applications and tracking system is in
place for speedy disposal of proposals under MSME. Further, MSME loan
borrowers are also getting acknowledgement through SMS alerts as soon
as they apply online.
Further online tracking system of loan applications is also introduced
for monitoring and speedy Action.
Advances to Weaker Sections:
As at March 2015, the outstanding under weaker section advances of the
Bank stood at Rs. 8685 crore, which constitutes 10.17 % of the ANBC
against the norm of 10%. The Weaker Section advances grew by Rs. 1471
crore, registering a growth rate of 20.39 % over March 2014.
Self Help Groups (SHGs)/Joint Liability Group (JLGs) /Micro Finance
Institutions (MFIs):
Bank has accorded top priority to lending to SHGs/ JLGs/MFIs. Bank has
disbursed Rs. 721 crore to SHGs/ JLGs/MFIS, the outstanding level of
advances to this segment stood at Rs. 1115 crore as at 31.03.2015.
Bank is financing Joint Liability Farming Groups to meet credit
requirements of farmers under "Bhoomiheen Kisan" scheme of Government
of India and disbursed Rs. 28.35 crore to 983 such JLGs.
Bank is participating in the National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
Scheme by giving special thrust for lending to women SHGs. National
Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM) scheme has been launched by Govt, of
India by replacing the existing SJSRY Scheme and Bank has been actively
involved in implementing this scheme also.
The Bank received "Best Performance Award for Self Help Group/ Joint
Liability group (SHG/JLG) linkage" for the year 2011-12 and 2012-13
which was presented during financial year 2014-15 by NABARD.
Credit to Women beneficiaries:
Advances to Women beneficiaries stood at Rs. 6438 crore as at March 2015
as against Rs. 5072 crore as at March 2014, registering a growth rate of
26.93 %. Against the stipulated benchmark level of 5% of Adjusted Net
Bank Credit (ANBC), the Bank''s achievement stood at 7.54 %.
Lead Bank Scheme:
Our bank is having Lead Bank responsibility in three districts i.e. in
Mandya, Dharwad and Haveri districts of Karnataka State. The Lead
District Managers of all the three districts have been coordinating
with all the bank branches in the concerned Districts to ensure
achievement of targets under Annual Credit Plan, Government sponsored
schemes, Financial Inclusion, Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme etc. In
these three Districts, total credit share of our Bank through Annual
Credit Plan is Rs. 725 crore against the target of Rs. 680 crore as at
March 2015.
Lending under Government Sponsored Schemes:
Implementation of Government Sponsored Schemes receives the utmost
attention of the Bank. The Bank''s lending under various Government
sponsored schemes is furnished below:
(Rs. in crore)
SI. Schemes No of Loan amount
No. beneficiaries outstanding
as at March 2015
1. PMEGP 7991 117
2. NRLM 11736 257
Advances to SC / STs:
Total advances to SC / STs stood at Rs. 1367 crore as at March 2015,
against Rs. 1125 crore as at March 2014, with a growth rate of 21.51%.
Credit to Minority Communities:
Advances to Minority Communities stood at Rs. 4225 crore as at March
2015, constituting 13.76 % of total Priority Sector advances.
VIBSETIs (Vijaya Bank Self-Employment Training Institutes):
The Bank has established Vijaya BankSelf Employment Training Institutes
[VIBSETIs] at Mandya and Haveri in Karnataka state and at Indore in
Madhya Pradesh. The Institutes have been conducting various vocational
training/skill upgradation / awareness programmes/ Entrepreneur
Development Programmes etc. VIBSETIs at Mandya, Haveri & Indore have
been graded ''AA'' for the year 2013-14 by Ministry of Rural Development
(MoRD).
During the current year 2014-15, VIBSETIs have conducted 88 programmes
and trained 2392 beneficiaries. Since inception, totally 1343
programmes have been conducted, training imparted to 45909
beneficiaries with an overall settlement rate of 74.88%. VIBSETI,
Mandya in collaboration with All India Radio, Mysore and VRDF has
conducted training programme on sheep rearing (Bannur variety) for 60
members. During the Month of September 2014, our VIBSETI, Mandya had
conducted a special training programme for 60 Transgenders to take up
income generating activities.
Vijaya Rural Development Foundation (VRDF):
With a view to focus the attention of rural masses on the need to
modernize agricultural practices, for up gradation of skills and
knowledge in various ventures and for achieving all-round
socio-economic development, Vijaya Rural Development Foundation (VRDF)
was promoted by our Bank in the year 1990 at Mangalore. VRDF is
conducting various activities like training /awareness programmes,
covering a wide range of subjects, through the Village Development
Councils (VDC). At present 33 such VDCs are functioning under VRDF.
During the year, VRDF has conducted 143 programmes benefiting 10845
persons. Free health camps have also been organized for the benefit of
rural poor. The Foundation has also granted scholarships to poor
meritorious students hailing from villages and studying in government
schools. The Foundation has expanded its activities to other districts
like Haveri, Dharwad and Mandya, where the Bank has Lead Bank
Responsibility.
Visit of Parliamentary Committees:
1. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance visited on 19.01.2015
and discussed on "Financial Inclusion Schemes and Achievements" and
"Banking Sector in India - Challenges & the Way Forward".
2. Parliamentary standing committee on Social Justice and Empowerment
visited on 27.01.2015 and discussed about Priority sector lending to
SC/STs, OBCs, Differently-abled persons & Minorities.
Education Loan
The Bank has provided utmost importance to education loan as it views
this as an investment in human capital. During the year, the portfolio
grew by Rs. 143 crore in absolute terms from a level of Rs. 760 crore as on
31.03.2014 to reach a level of Rs. 903 crore as on 31.03.2015 recording
an Y-O-Y growth of 19%.
As it is a national priority, the Bank is aggressively marketing
education loan. Bank also launched education loan campaign coinciding
with the admission season. MoU was entered into with several reputed
educational institutions/ colleges/universities for extending education
loans. Bank participated in several expos and conducted camps during
admission season to bring out the awareness amongst student community
about the availability of education loan facility.
Financial Inclusion
Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched by the Hon''ble
Prime Minister on 28.08.2014 with the objective of bringing all
unbanked households/ families of the country into banking fold by
providing them with Basic bank accounts, Rupay cards with accidental
insurance coverage of Rs. 1.00 lakh, life insurance coverage of Rs.
30,000/- and overdraft facility upto Rs. 5000/- based on the satisfactory
transactions in the account.
Our Bank is actively participating in PMJDY scheme. Under PMJDY, our
Bank has been allotted with 1151 Sub Service Areas comprising 3410
villages and 432 wards on a PAN India basis to provide banking
facilities. We have provided Banking Facilities to these villages
through 289 branches and 827 Bank Mitras (BCAs). Bank has conducted
household survey in all allotted SSAs and Wards and covered all the
households with at least one bank account.
Our Bank has opened 12.19 Lakh Basic Savings Bank Deposit accounts
under PMJDY with a total balances of Rs. 63.63 crore, and all the account
holders are provided with Rupay debit cards. Aadhaar numbers have been
seeded in 7.27 lakh accounts. Bank has sanctioned Overdraft facility in
21 PMJDY account holders amounting to Rs. 0.66 Lakhs.
Bank is having Lead Bank responsibility in 3 districts viz Mandya,
Dharwad and Haveri in Karnataka State. All the three Lead districts of
the Bank have declared the districts as Saturated by covering all the
households with Bank accounts within the timeline of Govt, of India.
FINANCIAL LITERACY:
Bank has floated Jnana Jyothi Literacy & Credit Counseling Trust
(JJFLCCT), jointly with Syndicate Bank to set up and manage Financial
Literacy Centres (FLCs) at District and Taluk level. Our Bank has 3
District level and 11 Taluk level Financial Literacy Centres. All the
FLCs are regularly conducting Literacy programmes in villages /schools.
To create Financial Literacy on Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana in Rural
and Urban areas, Bank has prepared an Audio Film on PMJDY in regional
languages for screening at account opening camps and other literacy
programmes. Financial Literacy materials in regional languages were
also provided to branches to impart financial literacy to PMJDY account
holders.
DIRECT BENEFIT TRANSFER:
Bank is actively implementing the modified DBTL programme of the Govt,
of India from 1st January 2015, by seeding Aadhaar number of LPG
consumers into their accounts.
Our Lead District Managers in Dharwad, Haveri and Mandya are
coordinating with the Oil Marketing Companies in their effort to cover
maximum number of LPG beneficiaries under Cash Transfer compliance
mode.
ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER:
Bank is disbursing Social Security Pensions to more than one lakh
beneficiaries in Mandya District through Business Correspondents Agents
/ Hand Held Machines under "one district one Bank Model" amounting to Rs.
6.20 crore per month.
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
Core Banking solution and its progress
The Bank achieved 100% CBS which facilitates services like anywhere
banking, Internet Banking, online transactions etc. to its customers.
With 100% CBS, the Bank has moved closer to offer real time banking
facilities to its customers. Passbook Kiosk has been implemented in 184
locations. Cash Deposit Kiosk has been implemented in 238 locations.
Aadhaar Enabled Payment System was implemented for smooth
implementation of GOIs Direct Cash Transfer Project. To minimize the
frauds, bio-metric access for CBS users has been implemented at all
locations.
The Bank has implemented Integrated Human Resources Management System,
Integrated Treasury Management System and Integrated Risk Management
System and are integrated with the Core Banking System. ITMS project
has met all the objectives with the setting up a DR setup at Mumbai.
HRMS has also met most of the objectives with the setting up a DR set
up at Mumbai. IRMS is expected to be fully implemented by the end of
this financial year.
ATMs
59 ATMs were operationalised during the year 2014- 15, taking the
number of ATMs to 1383 as at the end of March 2015. Bank''s customers
can also access over 1,90,000 ATMs connected under National financial
Switch (NFS) across the country.
Internal Control
The Bank has well documented policies like IT & IS Security, Internet
Banking Policy, IT Procurement Policy, Internet usage Policy, e-mail
policy, Business Continuity Policy, Disaster Recovery Policy,
Outsourcing Policy etc. covering wide range of functions at the field
and administrative levels. Adequate controls are also built in to
mitigate the risks associated with each of the activities. IT policy
and IS policy was revised during 2013-14. Separate policies have been
brought out for Incident management, Vulnerability and penetration test
as part of IS Security policy.
Net working
Bank has brought all its branches, extension counters and offices under
the corporate WAN and achieved 100 % networking of the branches. It has
also used the latest technologies like MPLS, Radio frequency, VSATs,
CDMA etc. for establishing connectivity.
RTGS & NEFT Services
Having brought all branches under Core Banking Solution, RTGS and NEFT
services are available to the Bank''s customers from all its branches.
Since STP has been enabled in RTGS and NEFT, the customers can enjoy
the benefit of immediate inter-bank and intra bank fund transfer
facility.
The centralized payment systems, viz. Real Time Gross Settlement System
(RTGS) and National Electronic Funds transfer (NEFT), currently provide
for only direct membership. It has been decided by the RBI to expand
the sub-membership route to enable all licensed banks to participate in
NEFT and RTGS systems. The sub-member/s would participate in the
centralized payment systems through their sponsor bank which is a
direct member of the centralised payment system. Bank has entered into
an agreement with ShimshaSahakara Bank Niyamitha, Maddur and
LokapavaniMahilaSahakari Bank, Mandya for using our RTGS/NEFT services
as sub-members.
Missed Call Services (FreeBuzz):
Bank is providing missed call services to the customers & enable them
to know the account balance and mini statement. The ease of giving
missed calls with zero charges provides a huge advantage to the
customers.
V-Fee Hive:
Our in-house software development team has developed a unique
application for collection of fees for Educational Institutions,
collection of monthly maintenance fee by Apartments and collection of
fees by Clubs, etc. It is equipped with unique features like
integration of other payment channels like debit card, credit card and
internet banking. Prestigious institutions like IIM-Calicut, Army
Public School- Delhi, Yenepoya College- Mangalore and Mount Carmel
College - Bangalore are presently availing this service.
V-epassbook :
Our in-house software development team has developed mobile application
for accessing account details / to get transaction details. The
application is loaded with additional customer friendly features like
facility to add notes to each transaction, facility to maintain various
personal account heads and to add pass book transactions to these
accounts on a single click,facility to add notes to each transaction,
etc. A Page with latest offerings and information like interest rate of
the bank with links to reach the website of the Bank and facility to
refer us to a friend is also available in this application. New version
of the software V-e Pass book 2.00 with attractive features like reset
of password online, maintain financial calendar, locate our
branch/ATMs, display details in Hindi/Kannada languages etc. released
during the current year. Already 1,47,694 No of Customers have
registered for availing this facility as on 31.03.2015 .
Cheque Truncation system:
As directed by the Reserve Bank of India, the Bank has implemented
cheque truncation system in Northern, Southern and Western Grid
covering all MICR centres. Subsequent to migration of MICR centres,
RBI has directed banks to migrate Non-MICR centres, presently branches
from Non-MICR clearing are live on CTS clearing in 30 locations as on
31st March 2015.
Security Operation Center
Our Bank established Security Operation Center with Security
Information and Event Management Solution (SIEM) & Correlation tool,
which will help the bank in block / mitigate the attacks
procedurally.Our Bank has finalized the Common procurement process for
9 Public Sector Banks for implementation of SOC as per the new
initiative of GOI under common RFP and the project has been
successfully completed.
INTERNAL INSPECTION
The Bank has a well-defined Internal Audit Policy with the Audit
Committee of the Board overseeing the audit functions and providing
guidance for improvements.
During 2014-15, Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) of 1314 branches was
conducted and 78.84% of the audited branches have secured "Low Risk".
In addition, inspection of 12 Service Branches, 27 Currency Chests, 15
RACPCs, 09 MSME Cells, 17 Regional Offices and 07 Head Office
Departments was conducted during the year. 82.27 % of Bank''s business
is covered under Concurrent Audit against RBI stipulation of a minimum
50%.
Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML) and combating of
Financial Terrorism (CFT):
Bank has formulated a Comprehensive policy on ''Know Your Customer'',
''Anti Money Laundering'' and ''Combating of Financing of Terrorism'' which
is being implemented by the KYC Cell at H.O. with required technical
support for field functionaries. Detailed guidelines have been issued
to the field functionaries for the implementation of KYC Norms, AML
guidelines and CFT procedures which are uptaded / revised periodically
based on instructions from RBI, GOI, IBA and other regulatory
authorities. At the apex level it is being ensured that the KYC Norms
and otherguidelines are implemented in letter and spirit.
Large value transactions are monitored to be in line with the declared
business/ profession. AMLock software is deployed for generating
requisite alerts. Cash Transaction Report (CTR), Suspicious Transaction
Report (STR), Counterfeit Currency Report (CCR), Cross Border Wire
Transfer (CBWT) and large value transactions of Non-Profit
Organisations (NTR) are submitted to FIU-IND as per the prescribed
periodicity. A system support to check the customers'' names with the
UN list of terrorists is made available to prevent opening of accounts
by terrorists and connected entities.
The implementation of KYC Norms and AML guidelines is being checked by
the Internal Inspectors, Concurrent Auditors, Vigilance Inspectors and
Executives during their branch visits. Bank is proposing to also use
decoy customers for KYC/AML checks.
Offsite Monitoring Unit (OMU)
Bank has established an Offsite Monitoring Unit (OMU) to monitor
exceptional transactions on an ongoing basis and generate MIS reports
on critical items. The reports, classified under High, Medium and Low
Risk categories are analysed and requisite action initiated. Nodal
Officers have been identified at all ROs for effective follow-up and
feedback. Based on the criticality and monitoring needs Bank has
identified a set of reports that are to be generated and monitored.
OMU also undertakes checking / validation of credit sanctions with
regard to adherence to major terms and conditions like interest
calculation, collection of processing charges, etc.; Detect Revenue
Leakage and Sanitization and data cleaning.
Fraud Monitoring Cell:
Bank has an independent Fraud Monitoring Cell, functioning as per the
RBI guidelines on Classification and Reporting. During the financial
year, 36 frauds amounting to Rs. 329 crore were detected. All frauds are
systematically scrutinized and analysed in terms of modus operandi and
system lacuna are timely reports are submitted to the regulatory
authorities.
Police / CBI cases are filed in respect of all fraud cases. Fraud cases
exceeding Rs. 1 lakh are placed before the Board and Board instructions /
guidelines are implemented. A review of large value frauds is also
placed before the Special Committee of the Board at periodical
intervals. Latest position / progress in all the fraud cases are
reported to RBI on quarterly basis. Attempted frauds are dealt with in
terms of RBI guidelines. Periodical guidelines / instructions are
issued on fraud prevention measures and system improvements.
Vigilance
The Vigilance Department at Head Office is headed by Chief Vigilance
Officer of the rank of General Manager who is on deputation from State
Bank of India. The Vigilance Department overseas all vigilance works of
the Bank as per the guidelines given by Central Vigilance Commission.
In addition, Vigilance Department carries out surprise inspection of
branches, and Controlling Offices, concentrating on preventive
vigilance. These are done by field Vigilance Officers stationed at
Regional Offices. All efforts are made to plug the loopholes in the
existing system to prevent recurrence of similar frauds and to
strengthen the preventive vigilance.
Compliance
Board approved Compliance Policy is a requirement under the extant RBI
guidelines and accordingly, the Bank has adopted Compliance Policy. The
Compliance Department, H.O. ensures compliance with various
communications received at Head Office from Govt of India, Reserve Bank
of India, IBA and others by sending all such communications to the
concerned operational Departments for necessary action. The Compliance
Department is headed by the Chief Compliance Officer who is of the Rank
of a General Manager.
Right to Information Act 2005
Government of India enacted Right to Information Act, 2005 which came
into force on October 12, 2005. The Act provides right to every citizen
to secure/access to information under the control of Public
Authorities. It aims to promote openness, transparency and
accountability in administration and in relation to matter connected
therewith or incidental thereto.
Bank has designated all the Branch Mangers as Assistant Public
Information Officers, Second line Executives of all the 27 Regional
Offices as Public Information Officers and Regional Head as Appellate
Authorities under the Right to Information Act, 2005. At Head Office a
Deputy General Manager is designated as Public Information Officer and
a General Manager of the Bank as Appellate Authority. Bank as a whole
28 offices are provided with Public Information officer and Appellate
Authority respectively under Right to information Act 2005.
Information sought under the RTI Act 2005 is being provided within the
prescribed time frame. During 2014-15, bank as a whole has received and
disposed of 995 Applications and 133 Appeals under the RTI Act 2005. "
Security Arrangements
The Bank has a well established security set up within the Bank''s
organizational structure with clear cut delegation of authority and
responsibility. Security arrangements at all bank branches, currency
chests and ATM sites is being reviewed on an on-going basis, since in a
dynamic environment, new threats may emerge posing new challenges to
various delivery points. Bank security is being strengthened to be more
effective, modern and an unobtrusive security system. Essential and
mandatory security arrangements in terms of RBI/IBA guidelines are
being provided to all branches. Security Alarm Systems and CCTV
surveillance system have been provided at all branches for ensuring
secure and reliable banking. Branches categorized as vulnerable from
security point of view are provided with armed security guards during
working hours.
The Regional Security Officers carryout branch inspection visits at
regular intervals to assess the security arrangements in vogue and
suggest means for strengthening these arrangements. The Regional
Security Officers maintain close liaison with the law enforcing
agencies. The security arrangements in the Bank have been geared up to
meet the prevailing security scenario.
Access Control measures at all banks currency chests have been
strengthened in terms of RBI guidelines, all cash handling operations
are being done under CCTV surveillance. Security Officers / inspecting
officials to currency chest review CCTV footage as a mandatory
requirement during their visit to the chest. Effective and fool proof
system of frisking each & every person entering / leaving the vault
room of the chest is being carried out. Biometric access control
systems have been installed at all currency chest of the Bank to
strengthen access control measures.
Training including firing practice for armed security guards deployed
at currency chests/branches is imparted on an annual basis. Refresher
training workshop for Security Officers is also being organized
annually. Security Committees formed at Regional Offices and at Head
Office meet periodically to review and assess vulnerability of each
delivery point and for taking proactive measures for further
strengthening security arrangements at branches/ chests and ATM sites.
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Manpower:
The total staff strength of the Bank stood at 13617 in March 2015 as
compared to 12822 in March 2014. Of the total staff, 6271 are Officers,
4304 Clerical Staff, 2349 Sub-staff, and 693 Part-time Employees in the
subordinate cadre. The number of women employees as at the end of March
2015 stood at 3426 consisting of 1469 Officers and 1957 Award Staff
constituting 13617 of total employees in the Bank. As at the end of
March 2015, there were 271 employees belonging to Persons With
Disabilities(PWD)Category and 751 employees belonging to Ex-Servicemen
Category.
Recruitment:
During the year the Bank has appointed 583 Officers in different
Grades/Scales and 277 Probationary Clerks. Bank has also appointed 732
employees in subordinate cadre of Armed Guards, Peons & Part Time
Sweepers.
Promotions:
The promotions effected during the year 2014-2015 are furnished
hereunder:
SI. Promotion Promotion to Total
No. from promoted
1 TEGS-VI TEGS-VII 8
2 SMGS-V TEGS-VI 17
3 SMGS-IV SMGS-V 46
4 MMGS-III SMGS-IV 66
5 MMGS-II MMGS-III 166
6 JMGS-I MMGS-II 139
7 Clerical JMGS-I 173
8 Sub staff Clerk 133
Training:
The training system in the Bank has been strengthened by providing
additional competent manpower. The courses have been redesigned keeping
in mind the essential inputs required for the employees to effectively
handle the present & future assignments and to perform their duties and
responsibilities effectively in the highly competitive tech-based
customer-driven banking environment. The Bank is also imparting
training to its employees through reputed external training
institutions in certain specialized areas like Credit, FOREX, Treasury
Management, Risk Management, HR, Marketing, etc. During the financial
year the Bank has imparted training to 9579 employees constituting
70.34 percent of the total employees. Out of which, 8291 employees had
undergone training in the Bank''s own establishments and 1288 were
trained at the reputed external training institutions including some
overseas institutions.
SC/ST/OBC Employees:
Out of the total manpower of 13617 as at the end of March-2015, 2752
employees belong to SC category, 993 to ST category and 2816 to OBC
category.
SC/ST CELL:
SC/ST cell has been functioning at all the 27 Regional Offices and a
Senior Officer belonging to SC/ST is designated as Liaison Officer. At
Head Office, the Cell is functioning under the control of Chief Liaison
Officer.
The grievances of SC/ST employees are looked into and prompt remedial
action is taken. The Chief Liaison Officer meets the SC/ST Employees
Welfare Association and their representatives to hear their grievances
at Head office and refers the matters if any, to the concerned
department at Head office for redressal. Similarly Regional
Heads/Liaison Officers are attending to their grievances at Regional
Office Level.
Further Quarterly meeting of SC/ST representatives with the Managing
Director & CEO of the Bank are held regularly in terms of Govt,
guidelines. In these meetings, the grievances, if any, pertaining to
SC/ST employees are discussed with the representatives of the SC/ST
welfare Association and sorted out. All the representations received
are entered in a Register showing therein the action taken on each
representation. The Register is inspected by the Chief liaison Officer
periodically.
In the similar manner, OBC Cell is also functioning separately at all
the 27 Regional Offices & at Head Office under the control of Chief
Liaison Officer appointed separately for OBCs.
Bank is arranging pre-promotion training for SCs/STs & OBCs regularly
(i.e for sub-staffs, clerks and officers up to scale-Ill).
Bank is complying with all the Policy Guidelines laid down by the Govt,
of India pertaining to reservation of posts for SC/ST employees, OBC &
Minority employees including Persons with Disability.
Staff Relation:
The pro-active and humanistic approach undertaken by the Bank has
yielded positive results and the Bank is showing progressive growth
consistently with the collective efforts of the management and
employees of the Bank. The climate is positive and the same is echoed
in the form of continuous growth of the Bank during the financial year
ending March 2015. The industrial relations in the Bank have been
cordial and harmonious. There was no agitation or unrest during the
year by the employees relating to issues pertaining to our Bank. The
consultative committee meetings and negotiating committee meetings were
held with the representatives of the recognized unions at regular
intervals to sort out the grievances of the employees and settle the
disputes, if any, amicably and the said meetings are attended by the
top executives of the Bank.
Sports Activities:
Our bank''s various sports teams have performed exceedingly well in the
year 2014-15. Our Basketball team emerged winners in the All India
Basketball Tournament held in Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu. The team also
won the prestigious Association Cup and State Senior Division league
held by the Karnataka State Basketball Association. Sri Arvind. A.,
working at Residency Road Branch, Bangalore was selected to attend the
preparation camp of the Indian Basketball team in Gurgaon. Four members
of Bank''s Basketball Team viz., Sri Arvind.A., Sri Anil Kumar.B.K., Sri
Rajesh Prakash Uppar and Sri Roby Thomas were selected to represent
Karnataka in the Senior National Basketball Championships and in the
35th National Games.
The bank''s Cricket team finished runners up in the All India YSCA
Cricket Tournament and in the All India BPCL Kochi Refineries Cricket
Tournament held in Chennai and Kochi respectively. Sri Muhammad
Aslam.A.R, Clerk, Shanthinagar branch, was adjudged best Batsman of the
tournament held in Kochi. Sri R. Vinay Kumar, member of our bank''s
Cricket team, is the current captain of the Karnataka Ranji team which
has won the Ranji Trophy tournament for the second consecutive time.
Sri C.M.Gautham, Asst. Manager, Shanthinagar branch, who is also the
vice-captain of the Karnataka Ranji team has been an integral part of
the team. Sri Niyas Nizar, Clerk, N.R.Road branch represented Kerala in
the Ranji Trophy for the year 2014-15.
The Kabaddi team of our bank has also excelled during the year. The
team won 5 State Level Tournaments held in Koratagere, Gulur, Anekal,
Mangalore and Karkala. The bank''s Kabaddi team also emerged runner up
in the All India Kabaddi Tournament held at Mudhol, Karnataka and the
State Level Kabaddi Tournament in Hebgodi, Karnataka. Sri
Selvarajan.R., Service Branch, Sri Prashanth Rai, Indiranagar branch,
Sri Sukesh, Hegde, HAL lllrd Stage branch and Sri Keerthi.H.S., Nagappa
Block branch, were some of the star performers for the team. Sri Sukesh
Hegde represented India in the Beach Kabaddi Championships held in
Phuket, Thailand.
Staff welfare measures:
As per the directions of Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic
Affairs Government of India, 3% of net profit with the maximum ceiling
of Rs. 15 crore is to be earmarked for the welfare of its employees.
The Bank is having various staff welfare schemes such as:
1. Canteen Subsidy.
2. Newspaper reimbursement.
3. Annual Health Checkup.
4. Health Clinic at HO and at MSR Nagar, Bangalore.
5. Annual Medical Aid to the employees retired on superannuation.
6. Grant of Silver Jubilee awards.
7. Cash incentive to meritorious wards of staff.
8. Awarding scholarship of Rs. 5000/- for the girl children under
V-Shakti, V-Subodhini, V- Pragati.
9. Group Mediclaim Insurance.
The Vijaya Bank Staff Welfare Fund Trust
Vijaya Bank Staff Welfare Fund Trust has been formed since 21.09.2002 :
Various welfare schemes implemented under the Trust are :
1. Awarding scholarships to the wards of the employees.
2. Reimbursement of residual claim of hospitalization expenses.
3. Reimbursement of cost of spectacles.
4. Funeral expenses to the family members on death of the employees.
5. Cash incentives to retirees on superannuation.
6. Scheme for providing assistance /scholarships to the parent
employees of mentally challenged / spastic children.
7. Scheme for providing artificial limbs /hearing aid /crutches to
physically challenged staff members/their children.
8. Holiday Homes at Goa, Darjeeling, Shimla, Tirupati, Bangalore,
Mysore, Ooty, Delhi & Mumbai.
The bank is also administering Family Welfare Scheme under which
amounts collected from the members of the scheme are distributed among
the family members (nominees) of deceased employees.
Human Resources Management System:
With a view to streamline the process of faster decision making and
enable error-free data management pertaining to the employees at a
centralized location at Head Office, the Bank has implemented HRMS
(Peoplesoft) Software.
The HRMS software combines many human resources functions including
Benefits Administration, Payroll, and Training integrated into a single
package.
Internal Complaints Committee
The Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention, Prohibition
and Redressal) Act, 2013 (hereinafter called as the Act) has come into
force and the same is published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary,
Part II, Section I dated 23.04.2013 as Act No. 14 of 2013.
This Act is to provide protection against sexual harassment of women at
workplace and for the prevention and redressal of complaints of sexual
harassment and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
In compliance with Section 4 of the Act, Bank has constituted the
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) at the Head Office and at all the
Regional Offices of the Bank to deal with the complaints received from
staff members pertaining to gender discrimination and sexual harassment
at workplace.
The ICC constituted at Head Office consists of the following members:-
1. Smt Nirmala Sridhar, GM - Chairperson
2. Smt Kamalakshi Hegde, CM - Member
3. Sri Krishna Kumar, CM - Member
4. Smt. Banumathi Ramasami, - Member Manager
5. Smt Sandeepa Mullath, -Member Manager
6. Smt. Geeta Menon - NGO - Member
Section 22 of the said Act stipulates the employer to include in its
annual report the number of cases filed, if any and the disposal of
cases under the Act.
The Central Govt, in exercise of its powers conferred under the Act has
also formulated "Sexual Harassment of Women at Work Place (Prevention,
Prohibition & Redressal) Rules, 2013". Rule 14 of which provide the
employer to include the following information in the preparation of the
Annual report:
a) No. of complaints of sexual harassment received in the year.
b) No. of complaints disposed of during the year.
c) No. of cases pending for more than 90 days.
d) No. of workshops or awareness programme against sexual harassment
carried out.
e) Nature of action taken by the employer.
Accordingly, the details of complaints received by the Committee for
the year April 2014 to March 2015 is furnished below.
SI. No of No. of No. of No of workshops or awareness
No. complaints complaints cases programme against sexual
of sexual disposed off pending for harassment carried out
harassment during the more than
received in year 90 days
the year
1 7 6 Nil 2
(1 pending
>90 davs Special programme for women
Branch Managers.
Special programme for women
employees.
At Southern India Bank, STC,
Bangalore.
Attended by 58 lady officers.
No of complaints of sexual Nature of action taken by the
harassment received in the year employer or Dist. Officer
7 Out of 6 cases -
4 cases, are resolved amicably.
2 cases, are referred to Personnel
Dept. [IRD] for taking suitable
action in the matter
OTHER SERVICES
Merchant Banking & Allied Activities:
The Bank is registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) for Merchant activities like: Category I Merchant Banker,
Bankers to the Issue, Debenture Trusteeship and Depository Participant.
The bank is also registered as Self Certified Syndicate Banks for
accepting IPO/Rights issue applications under Applications Supported by
Blocked Amount (ASBA).
The bank undertakes Payment Bankers Assignments for payment of
Interest/Dividend/Refund orders of Corporates. Bank also offers
Depository Services and online trading to its clients.
Government Business:
Among various Government business, Bank is collecting Direct tax
through 276 branches. The bank has introduced online payment of taxes
of CBDT&CBEC through V-net banking for all customers of all branches.
888 branches of the bank are designated to open Public Provident Fund
accounts. Besides, all our branches are authorised to disburse Central
Civil, Defence, Telecom pensions and State pensions in the states of
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala and 4 Metro Cities. A separate cell
called Centralized Pension Processing Center/CPPC has been set-up in HO
for centralized payment of pensions of Central Government pensioners.
1487 branches are designated as NPS-Lite collection center (NL-CC) to
accept subscription under NPS- Swavalamban scheme.
Corporate Agency with LIC:
Bank has entered into the Corporate Agency agreement with LIC of India
to cater to the life insurance needs of the customers.
Corporate Agency with UIIC:
Bank has entered into the Corporate Agency agreement with United India
Insurance Company Limited to cater to the non-life insurance needs of
the customers.
Group Insurance Coverage for borrowers:
Bank has entered into an agreement with M/s Bajaj Allianz Ltd for Group
coverage of individual borrowers.
Money Transfer Services (Conventional and Online):
Bank is a sub-agent for money transfer services of Money Gram and
Xpress Money. Under Money gram the bank has tie-up with both UAE
exchange & financial services and Thomas cook (India) Ltd. Bank has
entered into a tie-up with Times of Money Ltd for online transfer of
funds (Remit2lndia) as an additional service to NRIs. The Bank has a
tie up arrangement with Wall Street Finance Ltd of Spice Group company
for Western Union money Transfer Services.
Credit Card Business
At the end of the financial year, the total active cards issued by the
bank stood at 159149. The Credit Card turn over is Rs 514.57 Crore as
against the turnover of Rs 458.18 crore as on 31.03.2014. To provide
more security for our cardholders, the bank has introduced chip cards
under Classic variety during the year. We have also facilitated our
cardholders to view their card transactions at any time through V-Net
banking.
The total number of merchants enrolled by the bank during the financial
year 2014-2015 stood at 917 as against 1293 merchants as on 31.03.2014.
The Department has delisted merchants who has not given business for
more than 12 months. The bank is also providing cordless card swiping
machines and the terminals are EMV/UKPT/TLE compliant and PIN @ POS
enabled. The bank makes direct payments to merchants maintaining
account at our Core Banking branches.
Debit Card
There has been considerable increase in the issue of Debit Cards. We
have totally issued 1539854 Debit/ATM cards during 2014-2015 as
compared to 518809 cards issued during the financial year as on March
31, 2014. The Debit Card turnover is Rs 577.42 crore during 2014-2015
as against Rs 464.96 Crore as on March 31, 2014. The bank is opening
Jan Dhan accounts and has launched Platinum Cards in association with
Rupay & VISA in the month of March 2015.
Depository participant account and Online trading:
Vijaya Bank, a Depository Participant (DP) with National Securities
Depository Limited.
Vijaya Bank DP offers the following depository services.
- Account Opening.
- Dematerialization of securities (shares, Debentures, Mutual funds
etc.,)
- Electronic settlement of trades in stock exchanges connected to NSDL
and CDSL.
- Pledge/hypothecation of demat security holdings against bank loan.
- Electronic credit of securities allotted in public issues.
- Freezing of accounts whenever required so that debits from the
account are not permitted.
- Nomination facility for demat accounts.
- Services related to change of address, bank account details etc.,
- Effecting transmission of securities.
NSDL IDeAS facility.
The bank provides Depository Services to customers and Tied up with
IDBI Capital for providing Online Trading.
Government Business Module (GBM)
Government Business module is implemented with the following modules.
- OLTAS Module which deals with Direct and Indirect Taxes and
remittance of tax amount to RBI through link cell, Nagpur.
- Public Provident Fund - PPF is being accepted at the designated
branches of the Bank.
Centralized Payment of Pension - A dedicated Centralized Pension
payment processing cell has been created at HO. All types of pension
like State, Central, Civil, Telecom, Defence, Judges and Freedom
Fighters pension is being paid centrally by the CPPC cell at HO.
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme as perthe government guidelines is also
implemented in the Bank.
Marketing Setup
Marketing cell at the Bank''s Head Office with active involvement of all
Marketing officers posted across the country in various Regional
Offices / RACPCs & MSME cell is actively engaged in popularizing and
marketing of Bank''s various products.
Publicity and Public Relations
During the F Y 2014-15, the bank has carried out several major
advertisement campaigns in print & Electronic media in English, Hindi
and in regional languages throughout the country to elevate the
visibility of the bank and its products. This year major Publicity
Campaigns were carried out through Outdoor Advertisement media such as
translites at airports and Delhi Metro Railway station, Kolkata Metro
Stations. Outdoor Advertisement hoardings were taken in metro cities,
glow sign/sign board advertisements at Railway stations/Bus stands.
Implementation of Official Language
Bank is implementing the Government''s Official Language Policy in
letterandspiritsince Nationalization. With the efforts of staff
members Bank could achieve Hindi correspondence of 90.07 % in Region
"A" against the target of 100%, 80.64 % in Region "B" against the
target of 90% and 61.49 % in Region "C" against the target of 55% as on
31.03.2015.
Under the banner of "V-Gen Uth" all 27 Regional Offices & Head Office
has conducted V-GenUth Hindi singing Competition/Hindi Drawing
Competition/ Hindi Elocution Competition, Hindi Quiz Competition, etc.
for High School students. Every Regional Office has conducted Hindi
Symposium (Aapasi samvaad Programme) in which teachers & students of
various Colleges/Universities, customers and staff members have
participated.
92 Hindi workshops were conducted for Executives / officers and
clerical staff employees members in which 1610 staff members were
trained. Importance of use of Unicode was stressed in these workshops.
The Drafting & Evidence Sub-Committee of Parliamentary Committee on
Official Language had a discussion programme with Town Official
Language Implementation Committee, Nagpur and member banks on
08.01.2015 in which our Regional Office, Nagpur participated as a
member bank.
The Third Sub-Committee of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
visited our Udhagamandalam Branch on 07.02.2015.
Hindi Day was celebrated by Head Office on 16.09.2014 and Rajbhasha
Sahayika was released on the occasion to enable all staff members of
the Bank to implement Official Language in the Bank.
E-Passbook/Tele Banking in Hindi/taking ATM slips in Hindi in Diebold
Machines facility is available in the Bank. The exclusive intra-net
Rajbhasha website has been made more user friendly for the staff
members by providing letter heads of all branches/offices, office notes
letters etc. The Hindi version of the trilingual website of the bank is
updated from time-to-time. V-Gyan Kendra'' is also made bilingual.
The Head Office along with various Regional Offices Bank have received
prizes for Official Language Implementation for the year 2013-2014
awarded by the respective Town Official Language Implementation
Committees, Staff College, Bangalore I prize, Regional Office, Hassan -
I Prize; Mayo Hall Branch - Fourth Prize; Karnal Branch - Consolation
Prize; Regional Office, Pune awarded for best performance in the field
of O.L. Implementation.
Our Bank conducted inter-bank competitions under the aegis of various
Town Official Language Implementation Committees all over India and a
number of staff members have also won prizes.
Under the Bank''s Internal Rajbhasha Shield Scheme for the year 2013-14
Personnel Department I Prize, Planning and Development Department was
awarded
II Prize and Central Accounts Department was awarded III Prize under HO
Department Category for effective implementation of Official Language.
Under Best Region Category Chandigarh was awarded I Prize, Lucknow
Region II Prize and Bangalore (South)
III Prize.
ALTERNATE DELIVERY CHANNELS:
A number of activities were undertaken to ensure that technology driven
Alternate Delivery Channels are utilized to the mutual advantage of the
customers and the Bank. Mailers were sent to customers highlighting the
advantages of using Alternate Delivery Channels like internet banking,
use of Debit Card, on-line purchases, and funds transfer through
RTGS/NEFT etc. Training programmes are conducted by Staff College to
familiarize/ sensitize the staff members with these products so that
the facilities percolate to the customer in a professional manner.
TeleBanking Facility
TeleBanking facility was started during 2012-13 and available 24/7.Tele
Banking facility is available in three languages ENGLISH, KANNADA AND
HINDI. TeleBanking provides the following facilities for the benefit
of customers:
- Account details: This includes balance enquiry, last five transaction
details, statement of accounts by e-mail, credit/debit card details.
- Request for cheque book, stop payment, cheque status enquiry.
- Financial Transactions: This includes transfer of funds to self
-account.
- Loan Account Details and Deposit Account Details.
- Internet Banking Assistance and Mobile Banking Assistance.
- Adhaar number linking to account.
Internet Banking:
V-Net Banking, an Internet Banking channel of the Bank is providing
services like balance enquiry, account statement, intra-bank and
inter-bank fund transfers through RTGS/NEFT, transactions related SMS
alerts, payment of Indirect / Direct taxes, State commercial Taxes,
utility bill payments, online temple donations & online donations to
Prime Ministers Relief Fund (PMRF) and others. The add-on features of
V-net banking are:
- Password can be reset online.
- Creation of User-id and Password credentials online.
- Customers can view their PPF account and transfer funds to PPF
Account from their linked operative accounts using V-Net Banking
facility.
- Customer can View their Vijaya Bank Credit Card statement.
- Customer can pay Import & Export custom duties.
Mobile Banking:
V-Mobile Banking, the channel of the Bank for performing banking
activities like balance enquiry, account statement, mobile recharge,
intra and interbank funds transfer using NEFT, Airline ticket booking,
Movie Ticket booking etc., with their mobile handset using SMS/ GPRS
modes of communication. "Immediate Payment Service" - IMPS (P2P-Person
to Person), an initiative from NPCI (National Payment Corporation of
India) has been implemented for the benefit of the customers using
Mobile banking services to perform the transactions 24x7 within and
across the banks using MMID (Mobile Money Identifier). IMPS (P2A -
Person to Account) is implemented in our existing Mobile Banking
services, wherein the customers can do funds transfer using
beneficiary''s A/c No. and IFSC code, without the use of MMID.
Now we have launched new version of Mobile Banking with enhanced look
and feel, and additional features like facility for customers to
receive notifications from the Bank, add remarks to fund transfer
transactions, to generate application password by themselves, and a
host of other customer friendly options.
SMS alerts/e-mail
The bank also offers SMS alert service. Messages are sent for all
transactions of Rs. 100 and above and when cheques are returned with,
irrespective of the amount. Monthly statement of account through e-mail
to account holders who have registered the e-mail ID has been
implemented.
SMS alert facility is also used for
- Adding beneficiaries in V-Net Banking through SMS - OTP(One Time
Password).
- Online Resetting of Password in V-Net Banking SMS - OTP (One Time
Password).
- Self User Creations for Retail Customers using SMS - OTP (One Time
Password) along with other security features.
V-GyanSagar:
V-Gyansagar is an unique initiative by Vijaya Bank to impart financial
information to the public as part of financial literacy. V-Gyansagar is
an Android mobile application which provides the subscriber a facility
for getting daily updates on Financial, Economic and Banking news and
also explanation of Financial and Banking terms.
V- Abacus :
A facility to open account by giving a missed call and opening of
account through Tab Banking was implemented.
This will be useful for the customers who could not come to branch and
open an account.
V-QuickPay:
V-QuickPay is a unique initiative of our bank and is the next
generation bill payment service where the Bill payment is made by
scanning of QR code. Customer has to scan the QR code on the Bill
generated by the merchant who has availed this facility from us, and
proceed with the payment of the bill without having to swipe the
Credit/Debit card on the POS machines. It facilitates Payment by way
of Credit and Debit Cards and also net banking of any Bank. This
product introduces a new bill payment channel, hitherto not provided by
any Bank in the Indian Banking Industry.
USSD-NUUP:
Mobile Banking services were introduced by the bank in the year 2009.
However availing even some of the basic banking services provided
through Mobile Banking was beyond the reach of the people who did not
possess a high end handset. Now NPCI''s Unstructured Supplementary
Services Data -USSD (NUUP) offered by Telcos has been exploited by the
bank to give mobile banking services even on a basic mobile phone,
making mobile banking accessible to all customers.
V-Online SB a/c:
An option to open online SB account was introduced through our website
''WWW.VIJAYABANK.COM'' Customer has to choose account opening at his/ her
place of choice and at his/her convenience. Branch receives an
automated mail with regard to the customer''s request; branch will call
the customer and informs the required documents and procedures.
Customer will visit the branch on his / her chosen date and submits the
necessary documents and opens the account.
Customer Service and Redressal of Complaints
- Our Bank has robust Customer Grievance Redressal Mechanism.
Complaints received are attended immediately and vigorous efforts are
made for a time bound resolution of all complaints.
- The Customer Service Committee of the Board and Standing Committee on
Customer Service meets at Head Office periodically to discuss about the
customer complaints and suggestions to improve customer service in the
Bank.
- Standard Public Grievances Redressal System (SPGRS) has already been
implemented in our Bank, which is an online portal for customers to
lodge their complaints and track the same for its further developments.
The complaints received from the multiple channels are being Registered
and digitalized in order to have an integrated information system for
customer grievances. All grievances are classified under various heads
and sub-heads and automatically pushed to the concerned departments for
easy and timely redressal.
- Incognito Visits are continued for the current year to evaluate
branches in a discreet manner about the-
1. Ambience of the branches.
2. Product knowledge of the staff.
3. Customer Service.
4. Availability of mandatory disclosures as per the guidelines from
the regulatory bodies like RBI/BCSBI.
The findings of the study were used to analyse the focus areas and to
improve the customer service.
- Call Centres:-The bank is having a professionally managed call center
to take care of all types of customers query. The bank has 24x7
exclusive Help Desk for Credit and Debit card holders to provide swift
service on their emergency matters like blocking / hotlisting of cards,
tracking of anonymous transactions etc. Bank takes care to see that
customers'' queries / issues are resolved within minimum turnaround
time. For this bank has set up exclusive call centre for Net Banking /
Alternative Delivery Channel (10.am to 6.pm), Card Service (24X7) and
General banking (8.am to 8.pm).
Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI)
The Bank, being a member of BCSBI, has adopted the voluntary Codes
formulated by BCSBI i.e. (i) ''Code of Bank''s Commitment to Customers''
(ii) ''Code of Bank''s Commitment to Micro and Small Enterprises.'' Bank
has formulated and complied with several policies as per the guidelines
of BCSBI. A session on Customer Service incorporating the provisions of
the Codes has been included in the staff general banking training
programmes in order to comply with the Codes in true letter and spirit.
BCSBI revised ''Code of Bank''s Commitment to Customers'' in January 2014
and the Bank has taken several steps to abide with most of the revised
guidelines.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our Bank has been actively involved in the CSR activities. However, we
have adopted formal CSR activities as per Governments Gazette
Notification dated 01.02.2014. Major initiatives during the Financial
Year 2014-15 are:
- Providing support to the adopted villages by providing health
facilities to people in rural areas by running Rural Health Centre in
all these Villages by attaching the services of a Doctor and medicines
to be provided free of cost;
- We have adopted 16 girl children under Girl Child Adoption Scheme
sanctioning a sum of Rs. 11,55,000/-, the said expenditure to be utilized
from the year of adoption till the completion of their graduation;
- We have provided donations to community oriented programmes like
providing bus shelter, overhead tanks, ambulances to Trusts &
Hospitals;
- Financial assistance to Mr. Aravind Bhatt, to attend Olympic games;
- Providing support to Government Schools for improvement of basic
amenities like water tanks, water purifier, benches, solar lights,
fans, library room etc.;
- Donation to different Trust/Foundations for the welfare of
downtrodden, especially for SC/ST/ OBC category, and to orphanages and
old age homes and support to senior citizens as a measure of reducing
inequalities faced by socially and economically backward groups;
- Financial assistance to visually challenged school by way of
providing kitchen items, freezer, desks and chairs, and providing
hearing aids to hearing impaired and other assistances to differently
abled persons;
- Contribution to Hudhud victims;
- Through donation to NGOs for part funding their community development
oriented projects like Ashraya, which supports boarding, lodging and
educating destitute girl child, Can Care Foundation, which provides
relief both to the patients and their family members financially and
morally, Laxminarasimha Charitable Trust, which supports pension to
senior citizens, handicapped residents, etc;
- Bank is also providing training to unemployed youth, and creating
self-employment opportunities;
- As CSR activity towards 84th Foundation day we have donated an
ambulance to Sri Taralabalu Education Society, Sirigere, Shimoga;
- In furtherance to the directives of Hon. Prime Minister''s
announcement on implementation of Swachchh Vidyalay we have taken up
the activity of providing sanitation facilities to 84 Govt Schools,
which are not provided with sanitation facility, in commemoration of
84th Foundation day, and in furtherance to these we have already
completed construction of toilets at few places and the rest are in
progress;
- To commemorate l8nternational Women''s Day, 2 homes working for the
cause of women destitute was provided with mattresses, bedsheets, mugs,
buckets, pillows;
- Support towards education of children by providing infrastructure,
etc. aimed at positive development of the Nation.
Awards & Achievements
In recognition of varied initiative, the bank was conferred several
awards and accolades during the year 2014-15.
- ''Best Asset Quality Management'' in India Top Banks and Banking Award
2014 Ceremony hosted by Dun & Bradstreet - Polaris Financial
Technology.
- "Best performance Award for Self Help Group/ Joint Liability group
(SHG/JLG) linkage From NABARD.
- "Excellence Award for PMJDY performance" by Micro Small and Medium
Enterprises, Gol, in a function organized by Federation of Industry
Trade and Services.
BOARD MEETING AND MEETING OF OTHER SUB COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD During
the year 2014-15, the Board of Directors met 20 times. The details of
Committee Meetings are as under:-
Name of the committee No. of
Meetings
Management Committee of the Board 16
Audit Committee of the Board 12
Directors'' Promotion Committee 03
Risk Management Committee of the 05
Board
Committee to review Large Value Frauds 05
Remuneration Committee of the Board, 01
Nomination Committee of the Board, 02
Customer Service Committee of the 04
Board,
Stakeholders'' Relationship Committee 04
Share Transfer 07
Head Office Level Credit Approval 32
Committee
Special Committee to consider appeals 01
preferred by employees against
final orders passed by Chairman & Managing
Director as Disciplinary Authority.
IT Strategy Committee 03
Supporting candidates in the Election Nil
Credit Monitoring recovery management 05
of NPA
APAR Review Committee 01
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 01
Review Committee in respect of Borrowers identified
as Willful Defaulters -
HR Committee -
(b) Changes in the Board of Directors
During the year 2014-15, the following changes have taken place.
1. Shri Kishore Sansi has assumed charge as
Managing Director & CEO of our Bank on 01.01.2015 consequent upon
demission of office by earlier Chairman & Managing Director Shri
V. Kannan on his attaining superannuation on 31.12.2014.
2. Shri Sanjay Kumar, Govt. Nominee Director joined the Board of our
Bank on 12.09.2014 consequent upon retirement of Shri V. K. Chopra,
Govt. Nominee Director on attaining superannuation on 31.07.2014.
3. Shri Prakash Chandra Nalwaya, Non Official Director ceased to be
the Director on completion of his three year term on 19.05.2014.
4. Shri Ashok Gupta Non Official Director ceased to be the Director on
completion of his three year term on 10.11.2014.
5. Shri H. Harish Ballal, Officer-employee Director ceased to be the
Director on completion of his three year term on 24.01.2015.
The Bank''s Board as on date consists of the following D i recto rs:-
1. Shri Kishore Sansi, Managing Director & CEO
2. Shri K R. Shenoy, Executive Director
3. Shri B. S. Rama Rao, Executive Director
4. Shri Sanjay Kumar, Govt. Nominee Director
5. Smt. Suma Varma, RBI Nominee Director
6. Shri P. Vaidyanathan, Shareholder Director
7. Smt. Bharati Rao, Shareholder Director
8. Shri Y. Muralikrishna, Workmen Director
Acknowledgment
The Board wishes to place on record its sincere appreciation to the
customers for their patronage, to the shareholders for their support,
to the Government authorities and the Reserve Bank of India for their
valuable guidance and support, to the Directors, who completed their
tenure during the financial year under review and to all the staff
members for their full support in the pursuit of organisational growth
and excellence.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Head Office: Bengaluru Kishore Sansi
Dated the 12.05.2015 Managing Director & CEO
Mar 31, 2014
DIRECTORS'' REPORT 2013-2014
The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the 34th Annual
Report of the Bank along with the Audited Balance Sheet as on March 31,
2014 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2014.
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BANK DURING THE YEAR 2013-14
Capital, Reserves & Net worth
The Authorized Capital of the Bank at present is Rs.3000 Crore divided
into 300 Crore shares of Rs.10 each. At present, Government of India
holds 74.06% Equity Share Capital of the Bank. The total paid up
(Equity Share) capital of the Bank is Rs.859.12 crore.
During 2013-14, Bank added Rs.1165.69 crore in to Reserves & surplus and
the total Reserves and surplus is Rs.5028.80 crore. The Net worth of the
Bank increased from Rs.4081.49 crore to Rs.5638.93 crore this year.
Working Results
Net profit for the year 2013-14 is Rs.416 crore as compared toRs.586 crore
for 2012-13. On the deposit front, average cost of deposits decreased from
8.07% in 2012-13 to 7.98 % in 2013-14. Yield on advances for 2013-14 is
11.26% as against 11.54% for the previous year.
The trends in financial results of the Bank are highlighted in the
tables below:
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. Item 2012-13 2013-14 Annual
No. increase (%)
1. Interest Income 9052 10707 18.27
2. Interest Expenditure 7174 8623 20.20
3. Net Interest Income (1-2) 1878 2084 10.97
4. Non-Interest Income 607 710 16.97
i. Profit on sale of
investments 113 190 68.14
ii. Other non-interest income 494 520 5.26
5. Net Total Income (3 4) 2485 2794 12.43
6. Operating Expense 1363 1690 23.99
i. Staff Expenses 849 1040 22.50
ii. Other Operating Expenses 514 650 26.46
7. Operating Profit 1122 1104 -1.60
8. Operating Profit
(excl. Treasury profit) 1009 914 -9.42
9. Provisions and
Contingencies 536 688 28.36
10. Net Profit 586 416 -28.89
Important Profitability Ratios
Sl. Item 2012-13 2013-14
No. (%) (%)
1 Yield on funds 9.27 9.08
2 Cost of funds 7.35 7.31
3 Interest spread (1-2) 1.92 1.77
4 Yield on advances 11.54 11.26
5 Cost of deposits 8.07 7.98
6 Yield on investments
(including RDF)
- excluding Trading Profit 7.10 7.22
- including Trading Profit 7.47 7.75
7 Other operating expenses
to Average working funds 0.53 0.55
8 Cost-Income Ratio 54.85 60.49
9 Establishment cost to
average working funds 0.87 0.88
Dividend
Taking into consideration the overall profitability, the Board of
Directors has recommended a final dividend of Rs.1.00 per share (10%),
[in addition to interim dividend ofRs.1.00 per share (10%) declared
during January 2014] for the year 2013-14. The total amount of equity
dividend including dividend tax for 2013-14 is Rs.165.38 crore.
Deposit Mobilization
Total deposits of the Bank increased from Rs.97017 crore to Rs.124296
crore, recording an annual growth rate of 28.12%. CASA deposits
recorded a 12.41% growth, accounting for 18.44% in aggregate deposits.
CASA deposit growth was driven by 12% growth in SB deposits, to reach Rs.
16978 crore during the year. The average aggregate deposits stood at Rs.
104437 crore during 2013-14, compared toRs.84804.14 crore during 2012-13.
Employees Productivity
Business per employee as of March 2014 is Rs.16.74 crore against Rs.13.87
crore for the financial year ending March 2013. Profit per employee of
the Bank as of March 2014 is Rs.0.03 crore against Rs.0.05 crore for the
financial year ending March 2013.
Branch Network
With the opening of 153 branches during the year 2013-14, the network
of branches reached the level of 1512 from 1359 during the previous
fiscal. There are 46 Extension Counters and 2 Satellite Offices at the
end of the year 2013-14.
Retail Credit
Retail Lending is viewed as a viable business proposition and continue
to be the thrust area for credit expansion in view of its inherent
advantages such as risk spread, better yield and large volume credit
buildup.
The Bank has disbursed Rs.8920 crores under Retail credit during the
year & the amount outstanding as at March 2014 stood at Rs.15617 crores,
recording an Y-o-Y of 16.14%. The Retail Credit Portfolio accounted for
18.90% of the Bank''s Gross Credit.
The Balance outstanding under Housing loan, Education loan, Vehicle
loan & Jewel Loan schemes, as on 31st March 2014, are Rs.5392 crore, Rs.
760 crores, Rs.2212 Crores and Rs.3265 crore respectively.
During the year, Bank launched special campaigns like ''Summer Bonanza''
''Grand Festival Bonanza'' etc. offering attractive benefits to
customers.
Bank is continuously striving to make the retail lending products more
competitive in the market by revamping the existing products. Bank also
came out with new tailor made product ''Vijaya Kisan Home Loan'' catering
to the housing need of farming community.
Bank has also launched Vijaya Mangala, a personal loan product
exclusively for Women and MSE Vijay to cater the needs of Micro and
Small Enterprises.
Credit Expansion
The Gross Credit of the Bank registered a growth of 16.89% from Rs.
70513.53 crore on 31.03.2013 to Rs.82424.75 crore on 31.03.2014.
Considering the economic down trend the Bank had been selective in the
approval of big ticket credit proposal.
The Bank has put in place an efficient due diligence mechanism for
screening of credit proposals and following the guidelines in this
regard from Department of Financial Services and Reserve Bank of India.
In terms of extant guidelines from Ministry of Finance, the Bank has
adopted committee approach for credit approvals at Regional Office and
Head Office levels. The committees meet as frequently as possible to
reduce turnaround time for credit decisions. The Bank has continued
with its strategy to recruit professionals from CA/ICWA/CS/ MBA for
ensuring good standard credit processing .
Bank''s Credit Department is accredited with ISO/IEC 27001:2005
certification for information security management system by British
Standard Institute (BSI).
Large & Mid Corporate
The Large Corporate segment constituted 43.94 % share in total domestic
advances as on 31.03.2014. In order to have more focused attention and
to reduce turnaround time, 8 specialised Corporate Banking Branches
have been functioning at different geographically locations. Apart
from Corp. Banking Branches, 3 Industrial finance branches are catering
all corporate needs of the customers including financing for infra/non
infra projects. In addition, the Bank has SME branches spread across
the country, catering to the needs of mid-corporate and SME clients
including their cash management, forex, treasury products, trade
finance, deposits, retail banking etc.
Bank''s Corporate/SME/IFB Banking Division offers an array of loan
products and services, such as Term Loans, Demand Loans, Corporate
Loan, Short-Term Loans, Working Capital Facilities(FB NFB), Trade
Finance Products, Bridge Loans, Syndicated Loans, Infrastructure Loans,
Foreign Currency Loans, Loan Against Future Rent Receivables and many
more to its corporate clients depending upon their needs. Over the
years, Bank has made significant progress in establishing healthy
business relations with several multinationals, domestic business
houses and prime public sector companies.
Infrastructure Finance
During the year, the Bank has sanctioned fund based limits of Rs.8096
crore and Non Fund Based limits of Rs.254 crore under infrastructure
category covering power, telecommunications, ports, roads etc. Our
exposure to infrastructure sector is 25.85 % of gross advances and is
well within the prescribed sectoral exposure cap.
Project Finance and Syndication Group
The Bank has commenced Project Finance and Syndication Cell at its Head
Office, Bengaluru. The functions of the Cell include preparation of
Project Information Memorandum, arranging for Techno Economic Viability
Study of the projects and Syndication for credit requirements of the
entrepreneurs. The Syndication Cell is well equipped with good manpower
including senior executives and qualified professionals.
TREASURY AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
Investment and Fund Management
Total Investment portfolio of the Bank increased from Rs.31,504.02 crore
(SLR Investment: Rs.26,064.87 crore & Non-SLR Investment: Rs.5,439.15
crore) as on March 31, 2013 to Rs.42833.78 crore (SLR investment: Rs.
33319.60 crore & Non-SLR Investment: Rs.9514.18 crore) as on March 31,
2014.
The 10 year benchmark yield closed at 8.81% as on March 31, 2014
against 7.96% as on March 31, 2013.
The average yield on investment (Including profit on sale of
Investments and RIDF) during the year worked out to 7.75% as against
7.47% in FY 2012-13.
The Bank also complied with CRR and SLR requirements as stipulated by
RBI consistently during the year.
International Banking
Bank''s export credit as at 31.03.2014 registered a Y-o-Y growth of
12.25% and stood at Rs.1269.38 crore. Out of the above, quantum of
export credit extended by the Bank in foreign currency was USD 31.24
million. As at March 2014, foreign exchange business turnover of the
Bank stood at Rs.21065 crore, recording an annualized growth of 42.91%
over the previous financial year.
Bank has operationalised Centralized Forex Processing Cell (CFPC) at
Head Office to process all the forex related transactions of our
designated branches. Bank has also successfully implemented on-line
submission project of XOS to RBI.
Bank''s total NRI deposits as at 31.03.2014 stood at Rs.2398.57 crore, as
against Rs.1839.12 crore as at the end of previous financial year,
thereby recording a growth of 30.42%. During the financial year, the
Bank has extended ''Speed/Flash Remittance'' facility to UAE Exchange
Centre LLC, Al Ansari Exchange UAE, Wall Street Exchange, UAE and Al
Bader Exchange, UAE to enable the NRIs from Gulf Countries to
electronically remit funds to their account with our branches anywhere
in India. In addition to the above, the Bank also has Rupee Drawing
Arrangement (RDA) with Oman United Company LLC, Oman to facilitate
rupee remittances to the accounts in India. The Bank has set up a NRI
Customer Cell at Head Office, Bengaluru exclusively for responding to
the queries of our NRI customers. The Bank has also launched Vijaya NRI
Digest, a fortnightly e-newsletter covering area of interest to NRIs.
Export & Import Credit
The Bank is active in meeting the importers and exporter clients''
financial requirements both in domestic and in foreign currency. Bank''s
47 branches across the country are designated to handle foreign
exchange business.
ASSET QUALITY
The Bank continued its focus on maintaining quality assets along with
thrust on preventing fresh slippages. It initiated and continued to
emphasize various measures in this direction, including the following:
Accounts showing signs of stress/likely default in dues are identified
and treated as Special Mention accounts and are closely monitored.
Wherever feasible, such assets are restructured, with additional
need-based credit limits considered in deserving cases, to prevent
fresh slippages. A Sick Unit Rehabilitation Cell is formed to
exclusively concentrate on the nursing programme of all sick viable
MSME units both at Head Office and Regional Offices.
Special Recovery Cells are formed at RO''s for systematic follow up of
NPA accounts. Centres wherever DRT''s are functioning, Nodal Officers
are designated, who keeps regular liaison with the presiding officer
and the Bank''s advocate for speedy disposal of the cases.
The services of retired officials of our Bank/Public Sector
banks/Public Sector Enterprise/Government Departments are also engaged
for recovery of the dues of the bank as per the latest policy of the
Bank.
In case of willful defaulters, stringent recovery measures, including
legal actions like Securitization and submitting the names to RBI are
done.
Services of Lok Adalats / DRT Adalats are resorted for speedy
recoveries of impaired assets.
To facilitate speedy recovery, ''Vijaya Adalats'' under the Recovery
Policy of the Bank are regularly conducted at various centers by
involving a cluster of branches and accounts are settled on the spot.
During the year, Bank could settle Rs.90.92 crore in 6058 accounts by
way of settlements till 31.03.2014.
A special One Time Settlement Scheme for small borrowers with
liabilities up to Rs.5 lacs with liberalized terms was introduced during
2013-14 which was in force till 31.03.2014.
A special One Time Settlement Scheme for chronic tractor loan NPAs was
introduced during the year and the same was in force upto 31.03.2014.
The gross Non-Performing Assets of the Bank as on March 2014 stood at
2.41% of total advances, while net NPA ratio was 1.55% of net advances.
During the year 2013-14, Bank could affect total cash recovery of Rs.
704.13 crore (including interest) and upgraded NPAs amounting to Rs.
989.15 crore. Further, the Bank also made provision ofRs.567.21 crore
for the unexpected defaults, apart from having a floating provision of
Rs. 142.71 crore as on March 31, 2014. The Provision Coverage Ratio
(including PWO) as at March 2014 worked out to 64.05%.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Credit Risk:
Lending Policy as well as Credit Risk Management Policy of the Bank are
being revised from time to time, to include aspects such as risk
appetite, risk based pricing, risk diversification/mitigation strategy,
prudential limit, substantial exposure ceiling, preferred sector growth
strategies, credit approval process, documentation and security
standards, security valuation etc., in tune with the corporate goal and
plan of the Bank.
Stress Test on Credit Risk by subjecting the credit portfolio to stress
like downgrade in the rating, higher provisioning requirement, slippage
in asset status, etc is carried out on annual basis, in terms of the
Stress Test Policy of the Bank.
The Bank has put in place a comprehensive risk rating/ scoring system
that serves as a single point indicator of diverse risk factors on the
counterparty and for taking credit decision in a consistent manner. A
separate risk scoring models for Housing and other Retail sectors has
also been evolved and put in place so as to ensure higher coverage of
risk rating exercise. Migration analysis is also carried out on half
yearly basis in respect of exposures of Rs.1.00 crore and above. From
Sept 09, 2013, Bank has introduced a Credit Risk rating software which
is Basel II compliant procured from CRISIL for conducting risk rating
of all retail and non retail loans. This software enables the Bank to
ensure that all types of exposures are covered under risk rating before
sanctioning of any loan so as to maintain the credit quality and also
to move towards Basel II advanced approaches compliance.
Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Market Risk:
ALM and Market Risk of the Bank is managed by the Asset Liability
Management Committee (ALCO) and Market Risk Management Committee (MRMC)
respectively. Appropriate tolerance limits have been stipulated for
mismatches in different time buckets, both for managing liquidity and
interest rate risks and these are being monitored at fortnightly
intervals and also appraised to the Board.
The market risk exposure is measured by tools like VaR (Value at Risk),
AGL (Aggregate Gap Limit), and Duration Gap Analysis. Exposure limits
for all countries have been put in place to manage and monitor the
country risk. Mid-office reports on treasury operations are placed
before the General Manager, Risk Management Department on a daily basis
and before MRMC on a monthly basis, covering information about
exceptions / reviews and compliance.
Interest Rate Risk on entire portfolio is identified and measured
through Earnings at Risk (EAR). Sensitivity analysis is also conducted
and reviewed by the top management. Contingency Funding Plans,
Prudential Ratios/Limits have been set and actual position is monitored
as part of Liquidity Risk Management. Stress Test on Interest Rate
Risk, Liquidity Risk, Forex, etc on different scenarios are carried out
on quarterly basis and appraised to ALCO. To monitor short term
liquidity, the Bank is preparing the ALM statement of Structural
Liquidity on daily basis.
The Duration Gap Analysis is implemented for assessing the possible
impact on market value of equity (net worth) using 200 basis points
shock on interest rate curve.
The Bank has applied to RBI for seeking permission to implement
Internal Model Approach (Advanced Approach) for Market Risk.
The Funds Transfer Pricing, a new technology on transfer pricing
mechanism, has been implemented for assessment of branch profitability
in a scientific manner.
Operational Risk:
With a view to mitigate Operational Risk, several studies have been
conducted for fraud cases in order to identify systemic deficiencies
from Risk Management angle. These include analysis of major frauds
reported under consortium finance, various VKC, Auto and Housing loan
accounts. Further, to minimize operational risk, various suggestions
have been implemented for improvement in existing systems and
procedure. For assessment of Operational Risk, the Bank has been
conducting Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) for critical
business processes and identifying Key Risk Indicators (KRI''s) for
tracking problem areas in key operations in order to avoid potential
future operational losses. The Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and
Key Risk Indicators (KRI) are being reviewed annually. Further, RCSA
for critical areas such as Commercial Banking, Treasury Operations,
Payment and Settlements, Financial Inclusion were conducted during the
period 2013-14.
The Bank has applied to RBI for seeking approval for implementation of
The Standardized Approach (TSA).
Basel-II & Basel III Compliance:
As the Bank requires corporate clients'' risk rating status awarded by
RBI approved rating agencies, the Bank has entered into MOU with all
the six rating agencies viz CRISIL, ICRA, CARE, Brickwork, SMERA and
Fitch so that borrowers can avail the rating services at a competitive
fee and Bank also benefits on lower capital charge depending on the
rating status. The Bank has formulated its ICAAP policy and the same is
submitted to RBI on half yearly basis.
In compliance to the RBI guidelines and adopting Standardised Approach
for Credit Risk, Standardised Duration Gap for Market Risk and Basic
Indicator Approach for Operational Risk, Bank has complied with Basel
II norms and the overall Capital Adequacy Ratio as at 31st March ''14
works out to 10.97%, which is above the minimum stipulated norm of 9%.
Bank has also complied with Basel III norms and the overall Capital
Adequacy Ratio as at 31st March ''14 works out to 10.56%, which is above
the minimum stipulated norm of 9%.
Integrated Risk Management System (IRMS) Project:
In order to facilitate smooth and effective compliance to the Basel-II
norms, the Bank has taken up implementation of Integrated Risk
Management System (IRMS).
The unique IRMS Project consists of six solutions, viz. Credit Risk
Management (CRM), Market Risk Management (MRM), Operational Risk
Management (ORM), Credit Risk Rating Solution (CRR) (Retail & Non-
Retail), Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Funds Transfer Pricing
(FTP) Solution.
ISO - 27001- Certification for Risk Management Department
The Risk Management Department of the Bank has been conferred with
prestigious ISO/IEC 27001 Certification. The compliance with the ISO
standards was certified by the British Standards Institution (BSI).
This certification is the part of the Bank''s commitment to adopt best
practices in security management for system, technology and processes
serving Risk Management Systems. Bank''s Risk Management Department
being ISO/IEC -27001 certified is committed to systematically evaluate
information security risks, taking into account the impact of threats
and vulnerabilities from Information Security angle.
Capital Adequacy
The capital adequacy ratio stood at 10.97% under Basel II and 10.56%
under Basel III as on 31.03.2014 vis-Ã - vis the Reserve Bank of India
norm of 9%. As on 31.03.2014, the Tier I capital of the Bank is Rs.
5638.93 crore under Basel II and Rs.5517.65 crore under Basel III. The
Tier II capital stood at Rs.1816.07 crore under Basel II and Rs.1653.29
crore under Basel III.
NATIONAL PRIORITY
Priority Sector Lending
Total Priority Sector advances of the Bank stood at Rs.25855 crore as at
the end of March 2014. Priority Sector Credit of the Bank constitutes
35.55% of the Adjusted Net Bank Credit.
Agricultural Finance
Direct Agricultural advances of the Bank as at March 2014 stood at Rs.
6392 crore. Total Agricultural advances stood at Rs.9665 Crore which
formed 13.29 % of the Adjusted Net Bank Credit.
During the year, Bank has rolled out a new Pledge loan Scheme for
farmers against Warehouse Receipt issued by Ware Houses registered with
Warehouse Development & Regulatory Authority (WDRA) and fine tuned
Vijaya Planters Card Scheme for coffee growers. Bank has put in place
web based application for filing and tracking of agricultural loans
through which the customers can apply online for any type of
Agricultural credit by logging on to our website.
Disbursements to Agriculture:
Under Special Agricultural Credit Plan, Bank has disbursed Rs.6695 crore
during the year 2013-14, thereby achieving the target of Rs.6634 crore.
Kisan Credit Card Scheme:
In terms of the guidelines of RBI/GOI, the Bank has revised Vijaya
Kisan Card (VKC) scheme. The revised VKC scheme has provision for both
production credit (Short term crop loans) and Investment Credit (Term
loans). The validity of the card has been extended to 5 years and the
beneficiaries are issued with ATM enabled Kisan cards.
Under Vijaya Kisan Card Scheme (VKC), during 2013- 14, the Bank has
issued 67192 Kisan Cards amounting to Rs.765 crore. The Outstanding
level of VKCs stood at Rs.1593 crore through 127477 accounts as at
31.03.2014. The Bank''s Kisan Cards are now ATM enabled under RUPAY
platform and out of 88598 operative VKC A/cs, 81716 farmers have been
so far issued with ATM enabled Kisan cards.
Vijaya Krishi Vikas Kendra (VKVK):
Vijaya Krishi Vikas Kendras (VKVK), headed by Chief Managers have been
set up during the FY 2013-14 in Sangli (Pune Region) and Bagalkot
(Hubli Region) to focus exclusively on high value/Hi-tech Agricultural
projects through a cluster of branches in those centres.
Financing Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
(MSME):
The advances to Micro and Small Enterprises increased to Rs.10691 crore
as at March 2014 from Rs.8716 crore as at March 2013, signifying Y-o-Y
growth of 22.66 %.
The advances to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises increased to Rs.
13115 crore as at March 2014 from Rs.10594 crore as at March 2013,
signifying Y-o-Y growth of 23.80%.
Bank has come out with new tailor made product ''MSE- Vijay'' exclusively
for MSE customers under CGTMSE Scheme and ''V-Cashew'' to cater to Cashew
industry.
Online registration of MSME loan applications and tracking system is in
place for speedy disposal of proposals under MSME. Further, MSME loan
borrowers are also getting acknowledgement through SMS alerts as soon
as they apply online.
Advances to Weaker Sections:
As at March 2014, the outstanding weaker section advances of the Bank
stood at Rs.7214 crore, which constitutes 9.92% of the ANBC against the
norm of 10%. The Weaker Section advances grew by Rs.1633 crore,
registering a growth of 29.26 % over March 2013.
Self Help Groups (SHGs)/Joint Liability Group (JLGs)/ Micro Finance
Institutions (MFIs):
Bank has accorded top priority to lending to SHGs/JLGs/ MFIs. While the
Bank has disbursed Rs.368 crore to SHGs/JLGs/MFIS, the outstanding level
of advances to this segment stood at Rs.719 crore as at 31.03.2014.
Bank is actively participating in the National Rural Livelihood Mission
(NRLM) Scheme launched by Govt. of India by replacing the existing
SGSY Scheme.
Credit to Women Beneficiaries:
Advances to Women beneficiaries stood at Rs.5072 crore as at March 2014
as against Rs.4526 crore as at March 2013, registering a growth of
12.06%. Against the stipulated benchmark level of 5% of Adjusted Net
Bank Credit (ANBC), the Bank''s achievement stood at 6.97%.
Lead Bank Scheme:
Our Bank is having Lead Bank responsibility in three districts i.e. in
Mandya, Dharwad and Haveri districts of Karnataka State. The Lead
District Managers of all the three districts have been coordinating
with all the bank branches in the concerned Districts to ensure
achievement of targets under Annual Credit Plan, Govt sponsored
schemes, Financial Inclusion, Direct Benefit Transfer Scheme etc. In
these three Districts, total credit share of our Bank through Annual
Credit Plan is Rs.613 crore against the target of Rs.623 crore as at
March 2014.
Lending under Government Sponsored Schemes:
Implementation of Government sponsored schemes receives the utmost
attention of the Bank. The Bank''s lending under various Government
sponsored schemes is furnished below:
(Rs. in crore)
Sl. Schemes No of Loan amount outstanding
No. beneficiaries as at March 2014
1. PMEGP 7093 89.95
2. SGSY 1540 9.08
3. SJSRY 4058 24.12
4. NRLM 4247 89.60
Advances to SC / STs:
Total advances to SC / STs stood at Rs.1125 crore as at March 2014,
against Rs.1015 crore as at March 2013, with a growth of 10.84%. The
interest rates on all loans up to Rs.5 lakhs coming under Priority
Sector & Retail loans extended to SC/STs is reduced by 1%.
Credit to Minority Communities:
Advances to Minority Communities stood at Rs.3143 crore as at March
2014, constituting 12.16% of total priority sector advances.
VIBSETIs (Vijaya Bank Self-Employment Training Institutes):
The Bank has established Vijaya Bank Self Employment Training
Institutes [VIBSETIs] in Mandya and Haveri of Karnataka state and in
Indore of Madhya Pradesh. The Institutes have been conducting various
vocational training/skill upgradation/awareness programmes/
Entrepreneur Development Programmes etc. During the year 2013-14,
VIBSETIs have conducted 125 programmes and trained 3416 beneficiaries.
Since inception, totally 1145 programmes have been conducted, training
41469 beneficiaries with an overall settlement rate of 73%.
VIBSETIs at Mandya & Haveri have been graded "AA" and VIBSETI Indore
has been graded "A" for the year 2012-13 by Ministry of Rural
Development (MoRD). VIBSETI, Mandya has emerged as one of the top
performing Institutes in the country based on overall performance and
has been awarded Certificate of Excellence by MoRD.
Vijaya Rural Development Foundation (VRDF):
With a view to focus the attention of rural masses on the need to
modernize agricultural practices, for up gradation of skills and
knowledge in various ventures and for achieving all-round
socio-economic development, Vijaya Rural Development Foundation (VRDF)
was promoted by our Bank in the year 1990 at Mangalore. VRDF is
conducting various activities like training /awareness programmes,
covering a wide range of subjects, through the Village Development
Councils (VDC). At present 32 such VDCs are functioning under VRDF.
During the year, VRDF has conducted 157 programmes benefiting 7996
persons. Free health camps have also been organized for the benefit of
rural poor. The Foundation has also granted scholarships to poor
meritorious students hailing from villages and studying in government
schools. The Foundation has expanded its activities to other districts
like Haveri, Dharwad and Mandya, where the Bank has Lead Bank
Responsibility.
Visit of Parliamentary Committee:
1. Parliamentary committee on Govt. assurances, Rajya Sabha visited on
09.07.2013 and discussed about Agriculture Debt Waiver & Debt Relief
Scheme 2008 & liberal lending by Banks.
2. Parliamentary committee on welfare of SC/STs visited the Bank on
28.10.2013 and discussed about Organisational set-up and reservation in
services & credit facilities extended for Scheduled Castes/Tribes in
our Bank.
3. The Department related Parliamentary Committee on Industry visited
on 11.01.2014 and discussed the various issues pertaining to credit
flow to MSME of our Bank.
Education Loan
The Bank has provided utmost importance to education loan as it views
this as an investment in human capital. During the year, the portfolio
grew by Rs.89 crore in absolute terms from a level of Rs.671 crore as on
31.03.2013 to reach a level of Rs.760 crore as on 31.03.2014.
The Bank has taken several initiatives during the year to improve
education loan portfolio. MoU was entered into with several reputed
educational institutions/ colleges/universities for extending education
loans. Bank participated in several expos and conducted camps during
admission season to bring out the awareness amongst student community
about the availability of education loan facility.
Financial Inclusion:
Our Bank has been allotted with 378 villages with above 2000 population
on a pan India basis. We have provided banking facilities to these
villages before the target date of 31.03.2012 through 89 Branches and
289 Business correspondent Agents ( BCAs).
During the year 2013-14, we have covered 2240 villages of below 2000
population through 32 branches, 457 Business Correspondent
Agents(BCAs)/ Village Level Entrepreneurs(VLEs) and 20 ATMs.
Bank has engaged totally 789 BCAs to cover both the above and below
2000 population villages allotted to the bank.
Bank has floated Jnana Jyothi Literacy & Credit Counseling Trust
(JJFLCCT), jointly with Syndicate Bank to set up and manage Financial
Literacy Centers (FLCs) at District and Taluk level. During the year
2013-14, the Bank has opened 5 Taluk level FLCs, taking the total
number of FLCs opened up to March-2014 to 11.
Financial Inclusion Resource Centers (FIRCs) have been opened in Bank''s
Lead Districts.
Five Mobile Vans are provided for taking up Financial Literacy
Campaigns in FI villages and are placed in Mandya, Dharwad, Haveri,
Udupi and Mangalore and our rural branches are also conducting
Financial Literacy camps in the allotted villages. Financial Literacy
is spread through pamphlets, TV scrolls and street plays.
We have conducted "Financial Inclusion Rural
Out-reach" programme at Adichunchanagiri in Nagamangala Taluk of Mandya
District, (our Lead District) on 24.09.2013. Dr. K.C. Charabarty,
Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India, Smt. Uma Shankar, Regional
Director, Reserve Bank of India, Shri H. S. Upendra Kamath, the then
Chairman & Managing Director, Vijaya Bank & Shri K. R. Shenoy,
Executive Director, participated in the programme. The programme marked
the launch of Micro Insurance and Micro Recurring Deposit Schemes for
the Financial Inclusion Villages. 10 girl children were adopted on this
occasion and loan sanction letters were handed over to the
beneficiaries. More than 2000 rural customers of our Bank participated
in the programme. Eleven Ultra Small branches (USBs) were upgraded in
to Low cost brick and Mortar branches on this occasion in Mandya
District.
Bank has opened 10.17 lakhs Basic Savings Bank deposit accounts having
a balance of Rs.97.63 crore and issued a total 3.86 lakh smart cards
under Financial Inclusion. We have mobilised 5353 micro RD accounts and
enrolled 3608 beneficiaries under micro insurance.
In the Pilot Districts under Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) in
Karnataka, Bank has issued smart cards to more than 3.04 lakh
beneficiaries of Social Security Pension (SSP) and Mahatma Gandhi
National Rural Employment Generation Programme (MGNREGP). In Mandya
District (Karnataka), Bank is disbursing Social Security Pensions to
more than one lakh beneficiaries through smart cards under "one
district one Bank Model" amounting to Rs.5.20 crore per month.
Bank is actively participating in the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
programme of the Government of India by opening the accounts of the
beneficiaries, seeding their Aadhaar numbers and mapping the same to
NPCI.
Our Bank is one of the Founder Trustees of the Karnataka Farmers''
Resource Centre (KFRC) set up for imparting training to farmers and
agricultural laborers at Bagalkot.
Roadmap for 2014-15
We will be covering 293 villages of below 2000 population as per the
Financial Inclusion Plan, through 52 BCAs/ VLEs during the year
2014-15. Wth this, Bank will be covering in all 2911 villages of both
above and below 2000 population.
Bank will be opening 8 more taluk level FLCs in Karnataka during the
year 2014-15 taking up the total number of FLCs to 19.
INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY
Core Banking Solution and its Progress
The Bank achieved 100% CBS which facilitates services like anywhere
banking, Internet Banking, online transactions etc. to its customers.
With 100% CBS, the Bank has moved closer to offer real time banking
facilities to its customers. Passbook Kiosk has been implemented in 21
locations. Cash Deposit Kiosk has been implemented in 231 locations.
Aadhaar Enabled Payment System was implemented for smooth
implementation of GOIs Direct Cash Transfer Project. To minimize the
frauds, bio-metric access for CBS users has been implemented at all
locations.
The Bank has implemented Integrated Human Resources Management System,
Integrated Treasury Management system and Integrated Risk Management
system and are integrated with the Core Banking System. ITMS project
has met all the objectives with the setting up a DR setup at Mumbai.
HRMS has also met most of the objectives with the setting up a DR set
up at Mumbai. IRMS is expected to be fully implemented by the end of
this financial year.
ATMs
654 ATMs were operationalised during the year 2013-14, taking the
number of ATMs to 1528 as at the end of March 2014. Bank''s customers
can also access over 1,50,000 ATMs connected under National financial
Switch (NFS) across the country. We are one of the few Banks who have
installed ATMs in equal to the number of branches as per the directions
of Ministry of Finance, Government of India.
Internal Control
The Bank has well documented policies like IT & IS Security, Internet
Banking Policy, IT Procurement Policy, Internet usage Policy, e-mail
policy, Business Continuity
Policy, Disaster Recovery Policy, Outsourcing Policy etc. covering wide
range of functions at the field and administrative levels. Adequate
controls are also built in to mitigate the risks associated with each
of the activities. IT policy and IS policy was revised during 2013-14.
Separate policies have been brought out for Incident management,
Vulnerability and penetration test as part of IS Security policy.
Networking
Bank has brought all its branches, extension counters and offices under
the corporate WAN and achieved 100% networking of the branches. It has
also used the latest technologies like MPLS, Radio frequency, CDMA etc.
for establishing connectivity.
RTGS & NEFT Services:
The centralized payment systems, viz. Real Time Gross Settlement System
(RTGS) and National Electronic Funds transfer (NEFT), currently provide
for only direct membership. It has been decided by the RBI to expand
the sub-membership route to enable all licensed banks to participate in
NEFT and RTGS systems. The sub- member/s would participate in the
centralized payment systems through their sponsor bank which is a
direct member of the centralised payment system. Bank has entered into
an agreement with ShimshaSahakara Bank Niyamitha, Maddur and
LokapavaniMahilaSahakari Bank, Mandya for using our RTGS/NEFT services
as sub-members.
Having brought all branches under Core Banking Solution, RTGS and NEFT
services are available to the Bank''s customers from all its branches.
Since STP has been enabled in RTGS and NEFT, the customers can enjoy
the benefit of immediate inter-bank and intra bank fund transfer
facility.
Missed Call Services (Free Buzz):
Bank is providing missed call services to the customers & enable them
to know the account balance and mini statement. The ease of giving
missed calls with zero charges provides a huge advantage to the
customers.
V-Fee Hive :
Our in-house software development team has developed a unique
application for collection of fees for Educational Institutions,
collection of monthly maintenance fee by Apartments and collection of
fees by Clubs, etc. It is equipped with unique features like
integration of other payment channels like debit card, credit card and
internet banking.
V-epassbook :
Our in-house software development team has developed mobile application
for accessing account details / to get transaction details. The
application is loaded with additional customer friendly features like
facility to add notes to each transaction, facility to maintain various
personal account heads and to add pass book transactions to these
accounts on a single click, facility to add notes to each transaction,
etc. A Page with latest offerings and information like interest rate of
the bank with links to reach the website of the Bank and facility to
refer us to a friend is also available in this application. 33902
Customers have registered for availing this facility as on 31.03.2014.
Cheque Truncation system:
As directed by the Reserve Bank of India, the Bank has implemented
cheque truncation system in Southern and Western Grid covering all MICR
centres and in Northern grid covering MICR centres of Delhi,
Chandigarh, Punjab and Rajasthan states during 2013-14.
Security Operation Center
Setting up of Security Operation Center with Security Information and
Event Management Solution (SIEM) & Correlation tool, which will help in
analyzing all events and detect attack patterns, if any is under
progress. Our Bank has been identified as Lead Bank for implementation
of SOC for PSBs as per the new initiative of GOI under common RFP.
INTERNAL INSPECTION
The Bank has put in place a well-defined Internal Audit Policy. The
Audit Committee of the Board oversees the performance of audit
functions on a regular basis, providing guidance and directions for
improvement in the audit system and internal controls in the Bank.
During the financial year, the Bank has conducted Risk Based Internal
Audit (RBIA) of 937 branches out of 1115 branches programmed. Upon
assessment of Risk rating, 53.95 % of these branches have secured "low
Risk".
In addition, inspection of 12 service branches, 15 RACPCs, 6 Regional
Offices and 10 Head Office.
Departments was conducted during the year.
Besides, 1529 branches were programmed for IS Audit and audit of all
these programmed branches were completed except 346 branches before
31.03.2014.
Bank has covered 83.62% of its business under Concurrent Audit in 419
branches/offices as against RBI stipulation to cover at least 50% of
business. Bank is making use of Information Technology in its audit
system including Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) for generating
various value added reports.
Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Combating of
Financial Terrorism (CFT):
Bank has in place a policy on ''Know Your Customer'' Anti Money
Laundering'' and ''Combating of Financing of Terrorism'' and is being
overseen by the KYC Cell constituted at H.O. and at Regional Offices by
a designated Nodal Officer. The Policy Guidelines were first issued in
the year 2005 and are being updated from time to time.
Necessary instructions have been passed on to the field functionaries
for the implementation of KYC Norms, AML guidelines and CFT procedures.
Further guidelines on these are being passed on to them, as and when
instructions are received from RBI, GOI and IBA. The field
functionaries have been given the required technical support to carry
out the policies.
It is ensured that the branches have implemented instructions of KYC
Norms and other guidelines in true spirit. Branches are not opening any
new account wherever it is found to be short of KYC compliance. A
system support is provided to check the level of KYC compliance in any
account before a cheque book is issued for the same.
Branches are instructed to monitor transactions of large value in the
accounts consistence with the declared business. The transactions are
being overseen at Head Office, by robust AM Lock software which throws
alerts on given parameters for monitoring on Anti Money Laundering
guidelines. The transactions are monitored and large value cash
transactions are reported to FIU- IND in the monthly CTR. Apart from
this, if any transaction is found to be suspicious, irrespective of the
amount, is being reported to FIU-IND in the form of Suspicious
Transaction Report (STR).Large Value transactions found in the accounts
of Non-Profit Organisations is being reported through monthly NTR. Any
Counterfeit Currency found at the branches or currency chests is also
being reported to FIU-IND through monthly CCR.
A system support to check the customers'' names with that of those, in
the UN list of terrorists is made available. This enables branches not
to open accounts for terrorists and connected entities.
The ongoing implementation of KYC Norms and AML guidelines is being
checked by the Internal Inspectors, Concurrent Auditors, Vigilance
Inspectors and Executives on their branch visit. Every Regional Office
has a Nodal Officer to overlook the implementation at branches and
submit a monthly certificate confirming implementation of KYC norms.
The Top Management is being informed of the compliance periodically.
Offsite Surveillance Cell
In compliance with the guidelines of Govt of India on Model Audit
Policy of the Bank, communicated vide their letter
No.F.No./7/112/2011-BOA dated 28/06/2012,Offsite Surveillance Cell was
set up in the Bank. The Cell is monitoring the exceptional transactions
at branches/ offices on an ongoing/daily basis and also reviewing
Management Information System (MIS) on critical items on daily basis to
sensitize the controlling offices as well as branches / departments for
corrective action.
Vigilance
The Vigilance Department at Head Office is headed by Chief Vigilance
Officer of the rank of General Manager who is on deputation from State
Bank of India. The Vigilance Department oversees all vigilance works of
the Bank as per the guidelines given by Central Vigilance Commission.
In addition, Vigilance Department carries out surprise inspection of
branches, concentrating on preventive vigilance. These are done by
field Vigilance Officers stationed at Regional Offices. All efforts are
made to plug the loopholes in the existing system to prevent recurrence
of similar frauds and to strengthen the preventive vigilance.
Compliance
Board approved Compliance Policy is a requirement under the extant RBI
guidelines and accordingly, the Bank has adopted Compliance Policy. The
Compliance Department, H.O. ensures compliance with various
communications received at Head Office from Govt of India, Reserve Bank
of India, IBA and others by sending all such communications to the
concerned operational Departments for necessary action. The Compliance
Department is headed by the Chief Compliance Officer who is of the Rank
of a General Manager.
Right to Information Act 2005
Government of India enacted Right to Information Act, 2005 which came
into force on October 12, 2005. The Act provides right to every citizen
to secure/access to information under the control of Public
Authorities. It aims to promote openness, transparency and
accountability in administration and in relation to matter connected
therewith or incidental thereto.
Bank has designated all the Branch Managers as Assistant Public
Information Officers, Second line Executives of all the 26 Regional
Offices as Public Information Officers and Regional Head as Appellate
Authorities under the Right to Information Act, 2005. At Head Office, a
Deputy General Manager is designated as Public Information Officer and
a General Manager of the Bank as Appellate Authority. Bank as a whole
27 offices are provided with Public Information officer and Appellate
Authority respectively under Right to information Act 2005.
Information sought under the Act is being provided within the
prescribed time frame. During 2013-14, Bank as a whole has received and
disposed of 873 Applications and 109 Appeals under the RTI Act 2005.
Housekeeping
Reconciliation with regard to all inter-bank transactions have been
drawn upto 31.03.2014. As against the Reserve Bank of India Benchmark
of six months for reconciliation of outstanding inter branch entries,
we have no outstanding pending for reconciliation.
Security Arrangement
The Bank has a well established security set up within the Bank''s
organizational structure with clear cut delegation of authority and
responsibility.
The Department has reviewed and strengthened security arrangements at
all Currency Chests and Bank branches. The Regional Security Officers
carryout branch inspection visits at regular intervals to assess the
security arrangements in vogue and suggest means for strengthening
these arrangements. The Regional Security Officers maintain close
liaison with the law enforcing agencies. The security arrangements in
the Bank have been geared up to meet the prevailing security scenario.
Bank security is being strengthened to be more effective, modern and an
unobtrusive Security System. Access Control measures at all Banks
Currency chests has been strengthened in terms of RBI guidelines. A
proper system of regulating access to Currency chest strong rooms and
proper records of entry into/exit from the Vault Room of the chest is
being maintained. Biometric access control systems have been installed
at all currency chest of the Bank to strengthen access control
measures.
Essential and mandatory security arrangements in terms of RBI/IBA
guidelines are provided to almost all branches. Security Alarm Systems
are installed at all branches and currency chests. Strong room
conforming to RBI specification is provided to 1400 branches.
The Bank has a total of 27 (twenty seven) currency chests. Police
guards have been provided to 26 currency chests. The Bank has
outsourced round the clock guarding of Bhubaneshwar Chest to a Private
Security Agency sponsored by DGR. Efforts are continuing for deployment
of Armed Police Guards at Bhubaneshwar Currency chest.
Training including firing practice for Armed Guards deployed at
currency chests/branches is imparted on an annual basis. Security
Committees formed at Regional Offices and at Head Office meet
periodically to review security aspects.
CCTV Surveillance System has been installed at 832 branches, CCTV
system is being installed in a phased manner, all branches will be
provided CCTV surveillance system by 31.03.2015.
HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Manpower & Staff Productivity:
The total staff strength of the Bank stood at 12822 in March 2014 as
compared to 12601 in March 2013. Of the total staff, 5947 are Officers,
4357 Clerical Staff, 2045 Sub-staff, and 473 Part-time Employees in the
subordinate cadre. The number of women employees as at the end of March
2014 stood at 3125 consisting of 1291 Officers and 1834 Award Staff
constituting 24.37% of total employees in the Bank. As at the end of
March 2014, there were 248 employees belonging to Handicapped Category
and 658 employees belonging to Ex-Servicemen Category.
Recruitment:
During the year the Bank has appointed 604 Officers in different
Grades/Scales and 444 Probationary Clerks. Bank has also appointed 45
armed guards.
Promotions:
The promotions effected during the year 2013-2014 are furnished
hereunder:
SI. Promotion Promotion Total
No. from to promoted
1 TEGS-VI TEGS-VII 5
2 SMGS-V TEGS-VI 11
3 SMGS-IV SMGS-V 30
4 MMGS-III SMGS-IV 60
5 MMGS-II MMGS-III 241
6 JMGS-I MMGS-II 215
7 Clerical JMGS-I 173
8 Sub staff Clerk Under
process
"Bank introduced the policy on disclosure of APAR marks/ratings and the
Appeal procedure from the review year -2012-13"
Training:
The training system in the Bank has been strengthened by providing
additional competent manpower. The courses have been redesigned keeping
in mind the essential inputs required for the employees to effectively
handle the present & future assignments and to perform their duties and
responsibilities effectively in the highly competitive tech-based
customer-driven banking environment. The Bank is also imparting
training to its employees through some reputed external training
institutions in certain specialized areas like Credit, FOREX, Treasury
Management, Risk Management, HR, Marketing, etc. During the financial
year, the Bank has imparted training to 8135 employees constituting
63.44% of the total employees. Out of which, 7383 employees had
undergone training in the Bank''s own establishments and 752 were
trained at the reputed external training institutions including some
overseas institutions.
SC/ST/OBC Employees:
Out of the total manpower of 12822 as at the end of March-2014, 2468
employees belong to SC category, 896 to ST category and 2300 to OBC
category.
SC/ST CELL:
SC/ST cell has been functioning at all the 26 Regional Offices and a
Senior Officer belonging to SC/ST is designated as Liaison Officer. At
Head Office, the Cell is functioning under the control of Chief Liaison
Officer.
The grievances of SC/ST employees are looked into and prompt remedial
action is taken. The Chief Liaison Officer meets the SC/ST Employees
Welfare Association and their representatives to hear their grievances
at Head Office and refers the matters if any, to the concerned
department at Head Office for redressal. Similarly Regional
Heads/Liaison Officers are attending to their grievances at Regional
Office Level.
Further Quarterly meeting of SC/ST representatives with the Chairman &
Managing Director of the Bank are held regularly in terms of Govt.
guidelines. In these meetings, the grievances, if any, pertaining to
SC/ST employees are discussed with the representatives of the SC/ST
Welfare Association and sorted out. All the representations received
are entered in a Register showing therein the action taken on each
representation. The Register is inspected by the Chief Liaison Officer
periodically.
In the similar manner, OBC Cell is also functioning separately at all
the 26 Regional Offices & at Head Office under the control of Chief
Liaison Officer appointed separately for OBCs.
Bank is arranging pre-recruitment/ pre-promotion training for SCs/STs &
OBC regularly.
Bank is complying with all the Policy Guidelines laid down by the Govt.
of India pertaining to reservation of posts for SC/ST employees, OBC &
Minority employees including Persons with Disability.
Staff Relation:
The pro-active and humanistic approach undertaken by the Bank has
yielded positive results and the Bank is showing progressive growth
consistently with the collective efforts of the management and
employees of the Bank. The climate is positive and the same is echoed
in the form of exponential growth of the Bank during the financial year
ending March 2014. The industrial relations in the Bank have been
cordial and harmonious. There was no agitation or unrest during the
year by the employees relating to issues pertaining to our Bank. The
consultative committee meetings and negotiating committee meetings were
held with the representatives of the recognized unions at regular
intervals to sort out the grievances of the employees and settle the
disputes, if any, amicably and the said meetings are attended by the
top executives of the Bank.
Sports Activities:
Vijaya Bank has been encouraging sports and contributed generously to
sporting activities all over the country. The Bank has recruited
outstanding sports personnel in various disciplines like, Cricket,
Basketball and Kabaddi. During the year, many of the sports persons
have participated in the events organized at the national/
international levels. International Cricketer Shri R. Vinay Kumar and
national players like Shri C. M. Gautam (Cricket) and Shri Sukesh Hedge
(Kabaddi) are presently in the Bank''s fold. Shri Vinay Kumar and Shri
C. M. Gautam were named Captain and Vice-Captain respectively of the
Karnataka State Cricket Team for the year 2013-14, which won the Ranji
Trophy and Irani Trophy for 2013-14. The Bank has sports teams in
Cricket, Basketball and Kabaddi. During the year 2013-14, the Bank''s
sports teams have performed well and brought a host of laurels to the
institution. The Basketball Team won the all India Basketball
Tournament held at Kottayam, Kerala. The Kabaddi team won the All India
Kabaddi Tournament held at Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu.
Staff Welfare Measures:
As per the directions of Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic
Affairs Governments of India, 3% of Net Profit with the maximum ceiling
of Rs.15 crore is to be earmarked for the welfare of its employees.
The Bank is having various staff welfare schemes such as:
1. Canteen Subsidy
2. Conveyance expenses reimbursement
3. Newspaper reimbursement
4. Annual Health Check up
5. Health Clinic at HO and at MSR Nagar, Bengaluru
6. Annual Medical Aid to the employees retired on superannuation
7. Grant of Silver Jubilee awards
8. Cash incentive to meritorious wards of staff
9. Awarding scholarship ofRs.5000/- for the girl children under
V-Shakti, V-Subodhini and V- Pragati
10. Group Mediclaim Insurance
11. Holiday Homes at Bengaluru, Mysore, Ooty, Delhi & Mumbai, etc.
The Vijaya Bank Staff Welfare Fund Trust
After adjusting the expenses incurred on various staff welfare measures
(i.e. from 3% of the net profit of previous financial year with a cap
of Rs.15 crore) the balance amount is being transferred to the trust.
The Bank is having various schemes under Staff Welfare Fund Trust such
as:
1. Awarding scholarships to the wards of the employees.
2. Reimbursement of residual claim of hospitalization expenses.
3. Reimbursement of cost of spectacles.
4. Funeral expenses to the family members on death of the employees.
5. Cash incentives to retirees on superannuation.
The Bank is also administering Family Welfare Scheme under which
amounts collected from the members of scheme are distributed among the
family members (nominees) of deceased employees.
Human Resources Management System:
With a view to streamline the process of faster decision making and
enable error-free data management pertaining to the employees at a
centralized location at Head Office, the Bank has implemented HRMS
(PeopleSoft) Software.
The HRMS software combines many human resources functions including
Benefits Administration, Payroll, and Training integrated into a single
package.
OTHER SERVICES
Merchant Banking & Allied Activities
The Bank is registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) for Merchant activities like: Category I Merchant Banker,
Bankers to the Issue, Debenture Trusteeship and Depository Participant.
The Bank is also registered as Self Certified Syndicate Banks for
accepting IPO/Rights issue applications under Applications Supported by
Blocked Amount (ASBA).
The Bank undertakes Payment Bankers Assignments for payment of
Interest/Dividend/Refund orders of Corporate. Bank also offers
Depository and online trading services to its clients.
Government Business:
Among various Government business, Bank is collecting Direct tax
through 276 branches and Indirect tax through 37 branches. The Bank has
also introduced online payment of taxes of CBDT&CBEC through V-net
banking for all customers of all branches. 338 branches of the bank are
designated to open Public Provident Fund accounts. Besides, all our
branches are authorised to disburse Central Civil, Defense, Telecom
pensions and State pensions in the states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,
Kerala and 4 Metro Cities. A separate cell called Centralized Pension
Processing Center/CPPC has been set-up in HO for centralized payment of
pensions of Central Government pensioners. 1385 branches are designated
as NPS-Lite collection center (NL-CC) to accept subscription under NPS-
Swavalamban scheme.
Corporate Agency with LIC:
Bank has entered into the Corporate Agency agreement with LIC of India
to cater to the life insurance needs of the customers.
Corporate Agency with UIIC:
Bank has entered into the Corporate Agency agreement with United India
Insurance Company Limited to cater to the non-life insurance needs of
the customers.
Group Insurance Coverage for borrowers:
Bank has entered into an agreement with M/s Bajaj Allianz Ltd for Group
coverage of individual borrowers.
Money Transfer Services (Conventional and Online):
Bank is a sub-agent for money transfer services of Money Gram and
Xpress Money. Under Money gram the Bank has tie-up with both UAE Exchange
& Financial Services and Thomas cook (India) Ltd. Bank has entered into
a tie-up with Times of Money Ltd for online transfer of funds
(Remit2lndia) as an additional service to NRIs.
Tie-up with Payment Gateways:
Bank has entered into tie-up with Times of Money Ltd for our Internet
Banking Customers for Online payment of goods and services
purchased/availed. Besides, the Bank also has tie-up with other Payment
Gateways namely Bill Desk, C C Avenue and Tech Process Solutions Ltd
etc.
Credit Card Business
At the end of the financial year, the total card issued by the bank
stood at 1.56 lakhs, the Credit Card turnover is Rs.458.20 crore as
against the turnover of Rs.451.22 crore during 2012-13. The Bank has
started issuing chip based cards with effect from December 1, 2013.
The total number of merchants enrolled by the Bank for the year 2013 -
2014 stood at 1293. The Bank is also providing cordless card swiping
machines and the terminals are EMV/UKPT/TLE compliant and PIN @ POS.
The Bank makes direct payments to merchants maintaining account at our
Core Banking branches.
Debit Card
There has been substantial increase in the issuance of Debit Cards. We
have issued 32.20 lakh Debit Cards during the FY 2013-14 as against
24.60 lakh cards issued during 2012-13 . The Debit Card turnover was Rs.
464.96 crore during 2013-14 as against Rs.326.43 crore as on March 31,
2013.
The Bank is issuing Aadhar based Rupay cards under Financial Inclusion
and ATM enabled Kisan Cards linked to VKC accounts. 77017 Cards under
FI have been issued as on March 31, 2014. During the year, the Bank has
started issue of Rupay branded Debit Card & also chip based Debit
Cards. The Bank has launched Pre-paid domestically valid Gift Cards.
Depository Participant Account and Online Trading:
Vijaya Bank is a Depository Participant (DP) with National Securities
Depository Limited.
Vijaya Bank DP offers the following depository services.
- Account Opening
- Dematerialization of securities (shares, Debentures, Mutual funds
etc.)
- Electronic settlement of trades in stock exchanges connected to NSDL
and CDSL.
- Pledge/hypothecation of demat security holdings against bank loan
- Electronic credit of securities allotted in public issues.
- Freezing of accounts whenever required so that debits from the
account are not permitted.
- Nomination facility for demat accounts.
- Services related to change of address, bank account details etc.
- Effecting transmission of securities.
- NSDL IDeAS facility.
The Bank provides Depository Services to customers and Tied up with
IDBI Capital for providing Online Trading.
Government Business Module (GBM)
Government Business module is implemented with the following modules.
- OLTAS Module which deals with Direct and Indirect Taxes and
remittance of tax amount to RBI through link cell, Nagpur.
- Public Provident Fund - PPF is being accepted at the designated
branches of the Bank.
Centralized Payment of Pension - A dedicated Centralized Pension
payment processing cell has been created at HO. All types of pension
like State, Central, Civil, Telecom, Defense, Judges and Freedom
Fighters pension is being paid centrally by the CPPC cell at HO.
Senior Citizens Savings Scheme as per the government guidelines is also
implemented in the Bank.
Marketing Setup
Marketing cell at the Bank''s Head Office with active involvement of all
Marketing Officers posted across the country in various Regional
Offices / RACPCs & MSME cell is actively engaged in popularizing and
marketing of Bank''s various products and services.
Publicity and Public Relations
During FY 2013-14, the Bank has carried out several major advertisement
campaigns in Print & Electronic media in English, Hindi and in regional
languages throughout the country to elevate the visibility of the Bank
and its products. This year, major Publicity Campaigns were carried out
through Outdoor Advertisement media, such as, translates at airports
and Delhi Metro Railway station, Kolkata Metro Stations. Outdoor
Advertisement hoardings were taken in metro cities, glow sign/sign
board advertisements at Railway stations/Bus stands besides ad campaign
through FM radios - RADIO ONE, RADIO CITY & RADIO MIRCHI.
Implementation of Official Language
Bank is implementing the Government''s Official Language Policy in
letter and spirit since Nationalization. With the efforts of staff
members, Bank could achieve Hindi correspondence of 90.10% in Region
"A" against the target of 100%, 78.57% in Region""B" against the target
of 90% and 61.26 % in Region "C" against the target of 55% as on
31.03.2014.
Under the banner of "V-Gen UTH" - A savings bank product for children,
all 26 Regional Offices & Head Office has conducted Hindi Elocution
Competition and Hindi singing Competition for High School students.
Every Regional Office has conducted Hindi Symposium, Hindi Quiz
Programs and Hindi Elocution competitions in which teachers & students
of various Colleges/Universities, customers and staff members have
participated. 21 Special Hindi workshops were conducted in which 212
Executives participated. 102 Hindi workshops were conducted for staff
members in which 1863 staff members were trained.
The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language (III rd Sub Committee)
inspected our Head Office on 05.07.2013 and appreciated the efforts of
the Bank in Hindi Implementation.
Our Head Office was inspected by the Joint Secretary and Joint Director
(OL) of Dept. of Financial Services on O.L. Implementation on
14.09.2013 and reviewed the progress made in this direction. Our Head
Office hosted a program on " Rajbhasha Prayog - Aapasi Samwad Sartak
Disha" on 16.09.2013 chaired by the Joint Director (OL) in which
representatives of Nationalised Banks participated.
Hindi Day was celebrated by Head Office on 18.09.2013 and a noting
Sahayika in the form of a Desk Calendar was released on the occasion.
The exclusive intra-net Rajbhasha website has been made more user
friendly for the staff members by providing letter heads of all
branches/offices, office notes letters etc.
The Bank hosted the 91st meeting of CCTH of CAB Reserve Bank of India
Pune, on 13.12.2013 at the Bank''s Head Office, in which representatives
from all Nationalised Banks were present. Rajbhasha Adhikaris
Conference was conducted on 01.02.2014 at the Bank''s Head Office.
Our Bank conducted inter-bank competitions under the aegis of various
Town Official Language Implementation Committees all over India and a
number of staff members have also won prizes.
The Head Office along with various Regional Offices of the Bank have
received prizes for Official Language Implementation for the year
2012-2013 awarded by the respective Town Official Language
Implementation Committees which were distributed during the current
financial year. Bank''s Head Office, Bengaluru; Regional Office-Hassan
and Regional Office-Kolkata have been awarded First Prize, Regional
Office-Calicut - Second Prize, Regional Offices - Mangalore & Vijaywada
- Third Prize and Regional Office-Bengaluru (North) has been awarded
Consolation Prize.
ALTERNATE DELIVERY CHANNELS:
A number of activities were undertaken to ensure that technology driven
Alternate Delivery Channels are utilized to the mutual advantage of the
customers and the Bank. Mailers were sent to customers highlighting
the advantages of using Alternate Delivery Channels like internet
banking, use of Debit Card, on-line purchases, and funds transfer
through RTGS/NEFT etc. Training programmes are conducted by Staff
College to familiarize/ sensitize the staff members with the products
so that these facilities percolate to the customer in a professional
manner.
Tele Banking Facility
Tele Banking facility was started during 2012-13. Tele Banking facility
provides a number of advantages to customers as support services are
available 24/7.
Internet Banking:
V-Net Banking, an Internet Banking channel of the Bank is providing
services like balance enquiry, account statement, intra-bank and
inter-bank fund transfers through RTGS/NEFT, transactions related SMS
alerts, payment of Indirect/Direct taxes, State commercial Taxes,
utility bill payments, online temple donations & online donations to
Prime Ministers Relief Fund (PMRF) and others.
Password can be reset online
Creation of User-id and Password credentials online.
Customers can view their PPF account and transfer funds to PPF Account
from their linked operative accounts using V-Net Banking facility.
Customer can View their Vijaya Bank Credit Card statement.
Mobile Banking:
V-Mobile Banking, the channel of the Bank for performing banking
activities like balance enquiry, account statement, mobile recharge,
intra and interbank funds transfer using NEFT, Airline ticket booking,
Movie Ticket booking etc., with their mobile handset using SMS/ GPRS
modes of communication. "Immediate Payment Service" - IMPS (P2P-Person
to Person), an initiative from NPCI (National Payment Corporation of
India) has been implemented for the benefit of the customers using
Mobile Banking services to perform the transactions 24x7 within and
across the banks using MMID (Mobile Money Identifier). IMPS (P2A -
Person to Account) is implemented in our existing Mobile Banking
services, wherein the customers can do funds transfer using
beneficiary''s A/c No. and IFSC code, without the use of MMID.
SMS Alerts/e-mail
The Bank also offers SMS alert service. Messages are sent for all
transactions of Rs.2000 and above and when cheques are returned with
irrespective of the amount. Monthly statement of account through
e-mail to account holders who have registered the e-mail ID has been
implemented.
SMS alert facility is also used for
Adding beneficiaries in V-Net Banking through SMS
- OTP(One Time Password)
Online Resetting of Password in V-Net Banking SMS - OTP (One Time
Password).
Self User Creations for Retail Customers using SMS
- OTP (One Time Password) along with other security features.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Customer Service and Redressal of Complaints
There is a robust Grievances Redressal Mechanism in the Bank and
vigorous efforts are made for a time bound resolution of all
complaints.
A few of the steps taken by the Bank to ensure the quality of Customer
Service/ Redressal of Complaints are as below:
- C3O Workshops:- "Creating a Customer Centric Organization" -
Continuous workshops for all the frontline staff of the Bank to
inculcate and sensitise them to the necessity of customer service,
inculcate a sense of belonging, provide latest technical knowhow and
continuous knowledge enhancement on the Bank''s products, etc.
- Incognito Visits: - Incognito visits were conducted to evaluate
branches in a discreet manner about the
1. Ambience of the branches
2. Product knowledge of the staff
3. Reception & Acknowledgement of the customers
4. Overall Service level of the staff.
The findings of the study were used to analyse the focus areas of the
visits and to improve the customer service.
SPGRS (Standardized Public Grievance Redressal System):- The Bank
instantaneously followed the directions of the Department of Financial
Services to implement the SPGRS. Under SPGRS, the complaints received
through multiple channels will be registered and digitalized in order
to have an integrated information system for customer grievances. All
grievances are classified under various heads and sub-heads and
automatically routed to the concerned Departments for easy and timely
redressal.
Call Centre: - The Bank has an exclusive call centre to help the
customers for attending to the matters of Alternate delivery channels,
ATM/ Credit Cards, customer service, product promotions etc.
Unhappy SMS: - The Bank has introduced "Unhappy SMS" for the customers.
A customer can send an "Unhappy SMS" from his mobile to us, by typing :
HPY [space] N and send to 9844213910. Our Call Centre officials will
immediately call them, enquire the reason for the unhappy condition and
offer solution to cater to their needs.
Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI)
The Bank, being a member of BCSBI, has adopted the voluntary Codes
formulated by BCSBI i.e. (i) ''Code of Bank''s Commitment to Customers''
(ii) ''Code of Bank''s Commitment to Micro and Small Enterprises.'' Bank
has formulated and complied with several policies as per the guidelines
of BCSBI. A session on Customer Service incorporating the provisions of
the Codes has been included in the staff general banking training
programmes in order to comply with the Codes in true letter and spirit.
The Bank conducted BCSBI Customers'' meet on 21st June 2013 at the
Bank''s Head Office, Bengaluru. The meeting was chaired by Shri A. C.
Mahajan, Chairman, BCSBI in the presence of the Chairman & Managing
Director and Executive Director of the Bank.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
For the benefit of the society and to ensure inclusive growth, several
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives have been taken up by
the Bank during the FY 2013-14. During the FY 2013-14, Bank has adopted
35 girl students for financial support to pursue education upto
graduation level. On the occasion of 83rd foundation day, donations
were given for the purchase of an Ambulance and medical support, 183
water purifiers to Government Schools, construction of building for
orphanages and disabled, sewing machines for destitute women. Bank has
continued in extending services in rural health centers at villages
that have been adopted in the year 2011-12. Also, Bank has taken
initiatives to construct Bus shelters, Solar lights/lamps
installations, assistance to orphanages, old age home centers,
differently abled persons , assistance to Rural and Govt. Schools for
creation of better facilities, organizing health camps, relief to
victims of natural calamities, infrastructure support for rural schools
and villages and activities that are aimed towards positive development
of society.
Awards & Achievements
In recognition of varied initiatives, the Bank was conferred several
awards and accolades during 2013-14.
''Best Banker - HR'' award by Sunday Standard of The New Indian Express
group for excellence in human resources management practices.
''Amity Leadership award for business excellence by leveraging IT by
Amity University for excellence in IT initiatives.
The Chairman of the Bank received the ''CEO with HR Orientation'' award
by Institute of Public Enterprises.
Bank''s Credit Department is accredited with ISO/IEC 27001:2005
certification for information security management system by British
Standard Institute (BSI).
BOARD MEETING AND MEETING OF OTHER SUB COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
During the year 2013-14, the Board of Directors met 20 times. The
details of Committee Meetings are as under:-
Name of the Committee No. of Meetings
Management Committee of the Board 15
Audit Committee of the Board 13
Directors'' Promotion Committee 04
Risk Management Committee of the Board 05
Committee to review Large Value Frauds 05
Remuneration Committee of the Board, 01
Nomination Committee of the Board, 01
Customer Service Committee of the Board, 03
Shareholders'' / Investors Grievances
Committee 04
Share Transfer 09
Head Office Level Credit Approval Committee 53
Special Committee to consider appeals
preferred by employees against final orders
passed by Chairman & Managing Director as
Disciplinary Authority 02
IT Strategy Committee 02
Supporting candidates in the Election 02
Credit Monitoring recovery management of NPA 05
Allotment Committee 02
Board of Directors
During the year 2013-14, the following changes have taken place.
1. Shri H. S. Upendra Kamath, Chairman & Managing Director demitted
the Office of Chairman & Managing Director on 31.12.2013, on attaining
superannuation.
2. Shri V. Kannan has assumed charge as Chairman & Managing Director
of our Bank on 01.01.2014.
3. Shri B. S. Rama Rao has been appointed as Executive Director of the
Bank w.e.f. 27.09.2013.
4. Shri Y. Muralikrishna has been appointed as Workmen Director w.e.f.
02.11.2013 vice Shri Suresh Kamath.
5. Shri Nishank Kumar Jain, Shareholder Director demitted the
Directorship w.e.f 05.11.2013.
The Bank''s Board as on date consists of the following Directors:-
1. Shri V. Kannan, Chairman & Managing Director
2. Shri K. R. Shenoy, Executive Director
3. Shri B. S. Rama Rao, Executive Director
4. Shri V. K. Chopra, Director
5. Smt. Suma Varma, Director
6. Shri P. C. Nalwaya, Non Official Director
7. Shri P. Vaidyanathan, Shareholder Director
8. Smt. Bharati Rao, Shareholder Director
9. Shri Ashok Gupta, Non Official Director
10. Shri H. Harish Ballal, Officer-employee Director
11. Shri Y. Muralikrishna, Workmen Director
Acknowledgement
The Board of Directors placed on record its appreciation of the
valuable services rendered by Shri H. S. Upendra Kamath as Chairman &
Managing Director, Shri Suresh Kamath and Shri Nishank Kumar Jain as
Directors of the Bank.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Head Office, Bengaluru V. Kannan
Dated the 06.05.2014 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2013
The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the 33rd Annual
Report of the Bank along with the Audited Balance Sheet as on March 31,
2013 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31,2013.
Recruitment:
During the year the Bank has appointed 1014 Officers in different
Grades/Scales and 469 Probationary Clerks. Bank has also appointed 249
Part Time Sweepers in 1/3rd scale wages and 4 Armed Gaurds.
Promotions:
The promotions effected during the year 2012-2013 are furnished
hereunder:
SI. Promotion Promotion Total
No. from to promoted
1 TEGS-VI TEGS-VII 5
2 SMGS-V TEGS-VI 15
3 SMGS-IV SMGS-V 42
4 MMGS-III SMGS-IV 88
5 MMGS-II MMGS-III 139
6 JMGS-I MMGS-II 422
7 Clerical JMGS-I 147
8 Substaff Clerk 141
Training:
The training system in the Bank has been strengthened by providing
additional competent manpower. The courses have been redesigned keeping
in mind the essential inputs required for the employees to effectively
handle the present & future assignments and to perform their duties and
responsibilities effectively in the highly competitive tech-based
customer-driven banking environment. The Bank is also imparting
training to its employees through some reputed external training
institutions in certain specialized areas like Credit, FOREX, Treasury
Management, Risk Management, HR, Marketing, etc. During the last
financial year the Bank has imparted training to 8381 employees
constituting 66.5 % of the total employees. Out of which, 7949
employees had undergone training in the Bank''s own establishments and
432 were trained at the reputed external training institutions
including some overseas institutions.
SC/ST/OBC Employees:
Out of the total manpower of 12601 as at the end of March 2013, 2302
employees belong to SC category, 852 to ST category and 2002 to OBC
category. The separate Cell for SC/ST at Personnel Dept, HO looks into
the matters pertaining to the SC/ST employees and also supervises
prompt implementation of Government of India guidelines in service
matters in respect of SCs/STs. SC/ST Cells are functioning in all the
Regional Offices as well. Each Cell has a designated liaison officer to
attend to the grievances of the SC/ST employees. At the Head Office,
one of the officers in Top Executive Cadre has been designated as the
Chief Liaison Officer for SC/ST employees in the Bank and he is being
assisted by a separate Cell consisting of senior officials. The Chief
Liaison Officer is involved in all the policy decisions concerning
SC/ST employees.
ÂOBC Employees Welfare Association'' has been formed in our Bank and
an executive in the rank of General Manager has been designated as
Chief Liaison Officer for OBC employees. Further, quarterly meetings
are being held between representatives of SC/ST & OBC employees''
welfare associations and the management representatives. Relationship
between the Bank and SC/ST/OBC employees associations continues to be
cordial. The Bank is arranging pre-recruitment/ pre-promotion training
for SCs/STs regularly. Pre-promotion test training for OBC employees
for promotion from sub-staff cadre to clerical cadre has also been
commenced from the current year''s promotion process.
Further, the Bank has designated one General Manager as Chief Liaison
Officer to attend to the grievances of OBC and Minority Community
Employees. Our Bank is complying with all the Policy Guidelines laid
down by the Govt. of India pertaining to reservation of posts for SC/ST
employees, OBC & Minority employees including Persons with Disability.
Staff Relation:
The pro-active and humanistic approach undertaken by the Bank has
yielded positive results and the Bank is showing progressive growth
consistently with the collective efforts of the management and
employees ofthe Bank. The climate is positive and the same is echoed in
the form of exponential growth of the Bank during the financial year
ending March 2013. The industrial relations in the Bank have been
cordial and harmonious. There was no agitation or unrest during the
year by the employees relating to issues pertaining to our Bank. The
consultative committee meetings and negotiating committee meetings are
held with the representatives of the recognized unions at regular
intervals to sort out the grievances of the employees and settle the
disputes, if any, amicably and the said meetings are attended by the
top executives of the Bank.
Sports Activities:
The Bank''s Sports teams have performed exceedingly well in the year
2012-13 and has brought a host of laurels to the institution.
Cricket:
The Cricket team reached the semi finals of the All India Tournaments
held at Kochi and Bhopal. Sri R.Vinay Kumar, Sri C.M.Gautam, Sri
S.L.Akshay and Sri K.Goutham represented Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy
for the year 2012-13. Sri R.Vinay Kumar represented Royal Challengers
Franchisee, Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Sri Vinay Kumar and Sri C.M.Gautam were selected to represent India A
against the touring Australian Team. Sri Arjun Shetty represented
Karnataka in the Col. C.K.Nayudu Tournament for men Under 25.
Basketball:
The Basketball team won the State Senior Division League title for the
year 2012-13 beating MEG in the finals. The team also won the State
Level Tournaments held at Shimoga and Sahakarnagar, Bangalore. Sri
Arvind A. and Sri Srinivas Naik were selected to attend the National
Basketball team''s conditioning camp at New Delhi.
Kabaddi:
During the year, the Kabaddi team has performed outstandingly well.
Apart from winning 4 State Level Tournaments, the team emerged runners
up in three All India Tournaments beating the top teams in the country.
It has been a commendable effort by the team which consists of some
young players who have been recruited very recently.
Staffwelfare measures:
The Bank is having various staff welfare schemes such as -Canteen
Subsidy, Conveyance expenses reimbursement,
Newspaper reimbursement, Annual Health Checkup, Health Clinic at HO,
Annual Medical Aid to the employees retired on superannuation, Grant of
Silver Jubilee awards, cash incentive to meritorious wards of staff,
Group Mediclaim Insurance, Holiday Homes at Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty,
Delhi & Mumbai, etc.,
The Bank is having a separate Staff Welfare Fund Trust with an
objective to provide welfare facilities to the employees and their
dependents viz., Awarding scholarships to the wards of the employees,
reimbursement of residual claim of hospitalization expenses,
reimbursement of cost of spectacles, funeral expenses to the dependents
of the deceased employee and incentive to the employees who retire from
the services of the bank on attaining the age of superannuation etc.,
The bank is also administering Family Welfare Scheme under which
amounts collected from the members of scheme are distributed among the
family members (nominees) of deceased employees.
Housekeeping
Reconciliation with regard to all inter-bank transactions have been
drawn upto 31.03.2013. As against the Reserve Bank of India Benchmark
of six months for reconciliation of outstanding inter branch entries,
our present status is
3 months. All outstanding entries under different sensitive accounts
are being followed up promptly. Except entries relating to pending
court cases, all other long outstanding entries have been eliminated.
Internal Inspection
The Bank has put in place a well-defined Internal Audit policy. The
Audit Committee of the Board oversees the performance of audit
functions on a regular basis, providing guidance and directions for
improvement in the audit system and internal controls in the Bank.
During the financial year, the Bank has conducted Risk Based Internal
Audit (RBIA) of all the 1033 programmed branches. Upon assessment of
Risk rating, 73.09% of these branches have secured "Low RiskÂ.
In addition, inspection of 12 Service Branches, 15 RACPCs,
9 Regional Offices and 3 Head Office Departments was conducted during
the year. Besides, 1323 branches were programmed for IS Audit and audit
of all these programmed branches were completed except 60 branches
before 31.03.2013.
Bank has covered 80.37% of its business under Concurrent Audit'' in''
307'' branches/offices'' as'' against'' RBI'' stipulation'' to cover atleast
50% of business. Bank is making use of Information Technology in its
audit system including Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) for generating
various value added reports.
Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML)
and''Combating''of''Financing''of''Terrorism''(CFT).
Bank has in place a Policy on ÂKnow Your Customer'', ÂAnti Money
Laundering'' and ÂCombating of Financing of Terrorism'' and is
being overseen by the KYC Cell constituted at H.O. and at Regional
Office by a designated Nodal Officer.
The''policy''Guidelines''was''first''issued''in''2005''and''is''being'' updated
from time to time.
Necessary instructions have been passed on to the field functionaries
for the implementation of KYC Norms, AML guidelines and CFT procedures.
Further guidelines on these is being passed on to them, as and when
instructions are received from, RBI, GOI and IBA. The field
functionaries
have''been''given''the''needed''technical''support''to''carry''out'' the
policies.
It is ensured that the Branches have implemented instructions of KYC
Norms and other guidelines in true spirit. Branches are not opening any
new account wherever it is found to be short of KYC compliance. A
System support is provided to check the level of KYC compliance in any
account before a cheque book is issued for the same.
Branches are instructed to monitor transactions of large value in the
accounts and ensure that the transactions are'' in'' consistence'' with''
the'' declared'' business.'' The'' transactions are being overseen at Head
Office, by robust AMLock Software which throws alerts on given
parameters for monitoring on Anti Money Laundering guidelines. The
transactions are monitored and Large value cash transactions are
reported to FIU-IND in the monthly CTR
Apart''from''this''if''any''transaction''is''found''to''be''suspicious,''
irrespective''of''the''amount''is''being''reported''to''FIU-IND''by'' STR. Large
value transactions found in the accounts of
Non-Profit''Organisations''is''being''reported''through''monthly'' NTR. Any
Counterfeit Currency found at the Branches or Currency Chests is also
being reported to FIU-IND through monthly''CCR.''
A''System''support''to''check''the''customer''s''names''with''that'' of those,
in the UN list of terrorists is made available. This enables branches
not to open accounts for terrorists and connected''entities.''
The ongoing implementation of KYC Norms and AML guidelines is being
checked by the Internal Inspectors, Concurrent Auditors, Vigilance
inspectors and Executives on their Branch visit. Every Regional Office
has a Nodal Officer''to''overlook''the''implementation''at''the''branches''and''
submit a monthly certificate confirming implementation of KYC Norms.
The Top Management is being informed of the''compliance''periodically.''
Vigilance
The Vigilance Department at Head Office is headed by Chief Vigilance
Officer of the rank of General Manager who is on deputation from State
Bank of India. The Vigilance Department overseas all vigilance related
work of the Bank'' as'' per'' the'' guidelines'' given'' by'' Central''
Vigilance'' Commission. Cases offrauds involving Rs. 1.00 lakh & above
are placed before the Board of Directors, reports forwarded to RBI as
and when frauds are detected and reported. The Audit Committee of the
Board is also apprised of frauds of Rs. 1.00 lakh & above on quarterly
basis. In compliance with RBI guidelines, a Special Committee of the
Board is constituted to review large value frauds involving Rs. 1.00
crore & above. After studying modus operandi offrauds detected, Bank
issues suitable instructions to the field functionaries as a preventive
Vigilance measure. In addition, Vigilance Department'' carries'' out''
surprise'' inspection'' of'' branches,'' concentrating on preventive
vigilance. These are done by Field Vigilance Officers stationed at
Regional Offices. All efforts are made to plug the loopholes in the
existing system to prevent recurrence of similar frauds and to
strengthen the preventive vigilance.
Compliance
Board''approved''Compliance''Policy''is''a''requirement''under'' the extant RBI
guidelines and accordingly, the Bank has adopted Compliance Policy. The
Compliance Department,
H.O. ensures compliance with various communication
Received at Head Office from Govt. of India, Reserve Bank of India,
IBAand others by sending all such communications to the concerned
operational Departments for necessary action. The Compliance Department
is headed by the Chief Compliance Officer who is of the Rank of a
General Manager.
Right to Information Act 2005
Government of India enacted Right to Information Act, 2005 which came
into force on October 12, 2005. The Act provides right to every citizen
to secure/access to information under the control of Public
Authorities. It aims to promote openness, transparency and
accountability in administration and in relation to matter connected
therewith or incidental thereto.
Bank has designated all the Branch Mangers as Assistant Public
Information Officers, Second line Executives of all the 24 Regional
Offices as Public Information Officers and Regional Head as Appellate
Authorities under the Act. At Head Office a Deputy General Manager is
designated as Public Information Officer and a General Manager of the
Bank as Appellate Authority. Bank as a whole 25 offices are provided
with Public Information officer and Appellate Authority respectively
under Right to information Act 2005.
Information sought under the Act is being provided within the
prescribed time frame. During 2012-13, bankas a whole has received and
disposed of 798 Applications and 122 Appeals under the Act.
Security Arrangement
The Department has reviewed and strengthened security arrangements at
all Currency Chests and Bank branches. The Security Officers carryout
branch inspection visits at regular intervals to assess the security
arrangements in vogue and suggest means for strengthening these
arrangements. The Security Officers maintain close liaison with the law
enforcing agencies. The security arrangements in the Bank are being
strengthened on an ongoing basis to meet the new challenges in a
dynamic security scenario.
Bank security is being strengthened to be more effective, modern and an
unobtrusive Security System. Access Control measures at all Currency
chests of the Bank have been strengthened in terms of RBI guidelines. A
proper system of regulating access to Currency chest strong rooms and
proper records of entry into/exit from the Vault Room ofthe chest is
being maintained. Essential and mandatory security arrangements in
terms of RBI/IBA guidelines are provided to almost all branches.
Security Alarm Systems are installed at all branches and currency
chests. Strong room conforming to RBI specification is provided to 1291
branches.
Training including firing practice for Armed Guards deployed at
currency chests/branches is imparted on an annual basis. Security
Committees formed at Regional Offices and at Head Office meet
periodically to review security aspects.
CCTV Surveillance System have been installed at 320 identified
vulnerable branches; CCTV system installation work in 300 more branches
3and 105 offsite ATMs is under progress. CCTV systems is being
installed at all vulnerable branches in a phased manner.
Implementation ofOfficial Language
Bank is implementing the Government''s Official Language Policy in
letter and spirit since Nationalization. With the efforts of staff
members Bank could achieve Hindi correspondence of 75.97% in Region
"AÂ against the target of 100%, 70.42% in Region "BÂ against
the target of 90% and 59.84% in Region "CÂ against the target of
55% as on 31.03.2013.
Under the banner of "V-Gen Uth all 24 Regional Offices & Head
Office has conducted Hindi Elocution Competition for High School
students. Every Regional Office has conducted Hindi Symposium, Hindi
Quiz Programs and Hindi Elocution competitions in which teachers &
students of various Colleges/Universities, customers and staff members
have participated. 21 Special Hindi workshops were conducted in which
259 Executives participated. 97 Hindi workshops were conducted for
staff members in which 1604 staff members were trained.
Training programmes for employees of the Bank from all the cadres were
conducted in mixed languages apart from English and Hindi.
Linguify.Banks, an interface software has been purchased by Bank and
was launched on 27.09.2012 which facilitates the use of Hindi in CBS
and HRMS.
An''exclusive''intra-net''website''for''Hindi''has''been''launched'' on the eve
of "Hindi Day i.e. on 14th September, 2012, which'' provides''
information/'' activities'' of'' implementation/
supporting''materials''in''bilingual''form''for''implementation''of'' Official
Language Hindi.
The trilingual website of the bank is updated from time-to-time.
Rajbhasha segment has been started in Bank''s internal portal
ÂV-Gyan Kendra'' where information regarding Rajbhasha is available.
Awards
The various Regional Offices and branches of our Bank have received
prizes for Official Language Implementation for the year 2011 -2012
awarded by the respective Town Official'' Language'' Implementation''
Committees,'' Regional'' Office Hassan Ist Prize, Regional Offices
Mangalore and Pune IInd Prize, RS Puram Coimbatore branch - IInd prize,
Regional Offices, Bangalore North,
Kolkata,''Regional''Staff''College,''Mangalore''''were''awarded''
consolation''prizes.''
Our Mumbai Region was awarded Prize for Official Language
Implementation for the year 2011-12 by State
Level''Bankers''''Committee''Maharastra.''
Our Bank conducted inter-bank competitions under the aegis of various
Town Official Language Implementation Committees all over India and a
number of staff members have''also''won''prizes.
Under the Bank''s Internal Rajbhasha Shield Scheme for the year
2011-12 Dept. of Information Technology was awarded Ist Prize,
Vigilance Department IInd Prize and Staff College-Bangalore was awarded
IIIrd Prize under HO Department Category for effective implementation''
of'' Official'' Language.'' Under'' Best'' Region Category Bangalore-South
Region was awarded Ist Prize, Ahmedabad Region IInd Prize and
Vijayawada Region IIIrd Prize.
Corporate Social Responsibility
For the benefit of the society and to ensure inclusive growth, several
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives have been taken up by
the Bank. During the FY 2012-13, the CSR initiatives at 13 villages at
12 different districts of the country included financial support /
adoption of needy 15 girl students from rural background for their
studies up to graduation level.
Construction''of''Bus''shelter''at''villages,''providing''drinking'' water
facility at village Govt. schools, establishment of rural health
centers at villages with doctor facility and medicines.
Also on the occasion of 82nd Foundation Day donations were made to
ÂNew Ark Mission of India-Home for destitute'' and ÂSai Trust for
disabled''.
Board Meetings and meetings of other Sub-Committees of the Board held
during the year 2012-13
During the year 2012-13, the Board of Directors met 16 times. The
details of Committee Meetings are as under:-
Management Committee of the Board 12 Meetings
Audit Committee of the Board 11 Meetings
Directors'' Promotion Committee 4 Meetings
Risk''Management''Committee''of''the''
Board 4 Meetings
Committee to review Large Value Frauds 4 Meetings
Remuneration Committee ofthe Board, 1 Meeting
Nomination Committee ofthe Board, 1 Meeting
Customer''Service''Committee''of''the''
Board, 4 Meeting
Shareholders''/Investors''Grievances''
4 Meeting
Committee
Share Transfer 14 Meeting
Head''Office''Level''Credit''Approval''
46 Meeting
Committee''
Committee for Monitory of Recovery 2 Meeting
Board of Directors
During the year 2012-13 the following changes have taken place.
1. Shri. K. Ramadas Shenoy, has been appointed as Executive
Directorw.e.f. 18.06.2012.
2. Smt. Shubhalakshmi Panse, Executive Director, has
demitted''the''Office''of''Executive''Director''on''her''elevation''
as''Chairperson''&''Managing''Director''of''Allahabad''Bank'' w.e.f. 1.10.2012.
The Bank''s Board as on 31st March, 2013 consists of the following
Directors:-
1. Shri. H.S. Upendra Kamath, Chairman & Managing Director
2. Shri. K. R. Shenoy, Executive Director
3. Shri. V. K. Chopra, Govt. Nominee Director
4. Smt. Suma Varma, RBI Nominee Director
5. Shri. Suresh Kamath, Workmen Director
6. Shri. P. C. Nalwaya, Non Official Director
7. Smt. Bharati Rao, Shareholder Director
8. Shri. N. K. Jain, Shareholder Director
9. Shri. P. Vaidyanathan, Shareholder Director
10. Shri. Ashok Gupta, Non Official Director
11. Shri. H. Harish Ballal, Officer-employee Director
The Board of Directors placed on record its appreciation of the
valuable services rendered by Smt. Shubhalakshmi
Panse during her tenure as Executive Director in the Bank.
Acknowledgement
The Board of Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for
the excellent support and co-operation extended to the Bank by all
customers, shareholders, staff members, financial institutions and
other Banks, the Reserve Bank of India, the State Governments, the
Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Government of India in
improving its overall performance during the year 2012-13.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Head Office,
Bangalore H. S. Upendra Kamath
Dated the 30th April, 2013 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2012
The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the 32nd Annual
Report of the Bank along with the Audited Balance Sheet as on March 31,
2012 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2012.
VIJAYA BANK'S PERFORMANCE IN 2011-12 Working Results
Net profit for the year 2011-12 is Rs 581 crore as compared to Rs 524
crore for 2010-11, recording a growth of 11%, while the operating
profit for the year 2011-12 was Rs 1231 crore as compared to Rs 1047
crore for 2010-11. On the deposit front, average cost of deposits
increased from 5.86% in 2010-11 to 7.68% in 2011-12 due to the market
conditions. Yield on advances for 2011-12 (11.73%) improved by 148
basis points when compared to that of previous year (10.25%).
The trends in financial results of the Bank are highlighted in the
tables below:
(Rs in crore)
Sl. Annual
Item 2010-11 2011-12
No. increase
(%)
1 Interest Income 5844 7988 36.69%
2. Interest Expenditure 3897 6084 56.12%
3. Net Interest Income (1-2) 1947 1904 -2.21%
4 Non-interest income 533 528 -0.94%
i. Profit on sale of investments 118 98 -16.95%
ii. Other non-interest income 415 430 3.61%
5. Net Total Income (3 4) 2480 2432 -1.94%
6 Operating expense 1433 1201 -16.19%
i. Staff Expenses 1010 740 -26.73%
ii. Other operating expenses 423 461 8.98%
7. Operating profit 1047 1231 17.57%
8. Operating profit 929 1133 21.96%
(excl. Treasury profit)
9 Provisions and Contingencies 523 650 24.28%
10. Net profit 5241 581 10.88%
Important Profitability Ratios
Sl. Item 2010-11 2011-12
No.
1 Yield on funds 8.03 9.20
2 Cost of funds 5.36 7.00
3 Interest spread (1-2) 2.67 2.20
4 Yield on advances 10.25 11.73
5 Cost of deposits 5.86 7.68
6 Yield on investments
- excluding Trading Profit 6.50 6.87
- including Trading Profit 6.97 7.23
7 Other operating expenses to Average 0.58 0.53
working funds
8 Cost-Income Ratio 57.79 49.39
9 Establishment cost to average working 1.38 0.85
funds
Dividend
Taking into consideration the overall profitability position, the Board
of Directors has recommended a dividend of Rs 2.50 per Equity Share of
the face value of Rs 10/- for the year 2011-12. The total amount of
equity dividend payable including dividend tax is Rs 143.98 crore.
Capital Adequacy
The capital adequacy ratio stood at 13.06% as on 31.03.2012 vis-a-vis
the Reserve Bank of India norm of 9%. As on 31.03.2012, the Tier I
capital of the Bank is Rs 4974.69 crore and Tier II is Rs 1733.10 crore.
Branch Network
With the opening of 100 branches during the year 2011-12, the network
of branches reached the level of 1300, from 1200 during the previous
fiscal. There were 49 Extension Counters and 2 Satellite Offices at the
beginning of the year 2011-12. Bank opened 2 Extension Counters (EC)
during the year taking the total number of Extension Counters to 51.
Deposit Mobilisation
Total deposits of the Bank increased from Rs 73248 crore to Rs 83056
crore, recording an annual growth rate of 13.4%. CASA deposit stood at
Rs 18272 accounting to 22% in aggregate deposits. The average aggregate
deposits increased by 21.56% from f 62104 crore during 2010-11 to Rs
75496 crore during 2011-12.
Credit Expansion
During the year 2011-12, Gross credit increased from Rs 49, 222 crore to
Rs 58,670.99 crore, registering a growth of 19.20%
Infrastructure Finance
Amongst other sectors, Bank's lending to Infrastructure stood at f
11216.21 crore as at 31st March 2012, accounting for 19.12% of the
Gross Credit. The Bank actively participated in lending to key
Infrastructure segments like Power Generation, Roads/Highways, Ports,
Airports and Educational Institutions. Significant disbursements are
also due in the financial year 2012-13, against these sanctions already
in place. While keeping in the pace of growth linked to the huge credit
needs of Infrastructure sector and other core sectors like Industry,
Trade and Services, the thrust has been on building a balanced Credit
portfolio.
Retail Credit
Retail lending is the thrust area and the Bank continued to bestow its
priority to Retail Lending Schemes Viz., Housing Loan, Education Loan,
V-Wheels, SRTO, V-Cash, Jewel Loan, etc.
The Bank has disbursed Rs 5107 crore under Retail Lending during the
year 2011-12 and the amount outstanding as on 31st March 2012 stood at
Rs 11175 crore with a growth rate of 11.30%. The Retail Credit Portfolio
accounted for 19.04% of the Bank's Gross Credit.
The Bank has disbursed Rs 702 crore under Housing loan, Rs 123 crore
under Education loan, Rs 547 crore under V-Wheels and Rs 2281 crore under
Jewel loan scheme during the year. The amount outstanding under
Housing loan, Education loan, V-Wheels & Jewel Loan schemes, as on 31st
March 2012, is Rs 4165 crore, Rs 643 crore, Rs. 1035 crore & Rs. 1796
crore, respectively. The year on year growth in Jewel loan segment is
99%; V-Wheels segment 11.45% and Education loan segment is 6.7%.
Bank has opened additional four RACPCs at Chandigarh, Hubli, Kochi &
Coimbatore and added three Jewel Loan Shopees at Bangalore-Ulsoor,
Rajhamandry and Gopalpuram branches.
Bank has implemented IBA Model Education Loan Scheme for the benefit of
meritorious students.
With a view to improve the quality of the assets, the Bank has taken
steps to implement the LAPS (Lending Automation Processing System) for
processing selected Retail Lending Products which constitute the core
of our retail business.
Bank has conducted 230 Housing Loan Melas and given Rs 623 crore
in-principle sanction to 3810 prospective customers to boost lending
under Housing Loan portfolio.
Priority Sector Lending
The Bank has been showing significant performance in lending to
Priority sector over the years. Total Priority Sector advances of the
bank have increased to Rs 17667 crore as at the end of March 2012 as
against Rs 14671 crore as at March 2011 registering a growth rate of
20.42% Y-O-Y). Priority Sector Credit of the bank constituted 35.83% of
the Adjusted Net Bank Credit, as against the stipulation of40%.
Agricultural Finance Outstanding Agriculture:
Direct Agricultural advances of the Bank as at March 2012 stood at f
4541 crore, as against f 3773 crore as at March 2011, showing an
increase of f 768 crore and registering a growth rate of 20.34% over
March 2011. Total Agricultural advances (with 4.50% cap on Indirect
Finance for agriculture) stood at f 6558 Crore which formed 13.30% of
the Adjusted Net Bank Credit, as against the norm of 18%.
Disbursements to Agriculture:
The Bank has done well with regard to agriculture loan disbursements
during the year. Under Special Agricultural Credit Plan, the Bank has
disbursed Rs 5145 crore during the year 2011-12, as against the target
of Rs 5610 crore, which works out to an achievement of 91.71%. Growth
under SACP disbursements comes to 29.89%, as against Govt. of India's
stipulation of 30%.
Kisan Credit Card Scheme:
During the current year, the bank has issued 19647 Kisan Cards and
disbursed Rs 564.54 crore under the Scheme. The performance comes to
72.50 % of the target of 27100 Kisan cards set for the year. The Kisan
cardholders are covered under Personal Accident Insurance Scheme. The
Bank has launched ATM enabled Kisan Credit Cards at some select
branches for the benefit offarmers.
Financing Micro and Small Enterprises (MSE):
The advances to Micro and Small Enterprises increased to Rs 7272 crore
as at March 2012 from Rs 5677 crore as at March 2011, signifying a year
on year growth of 28.10%. As per the directives of RBI, advances under
Micro Enterprises has to be 55% of MSE advances as at March 2012.The
Bank has achieved 42.53% for the year 2011-12. Online registration of
application and tracking system is in place for speedy disposal of
proposals under MSE.
Financing Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME):
The advances to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises increased to Rs 8286
crore as at March 2012 from Rs 6768 crore as at March 2011, signifying a
year on year growth of 22.43%.
During the year, 44 MSME Melas have been organized in different parts
of the country; with sanction of Rs 353.26 crore and disbursed Rs 165.43
crore. Eight MSME Cells established by the bank have sanctioned 314
loans amounting to Rs 711.08 crore.
Advances to Weaker Sections:
As at March 2012, the outstanding weaker section advances of the Bank
stood at Rs 4281 Crore, which constitutes 8.68% of the ANBC against the
norm of 10%.
Self Help Groups (SHGs):
During the year 2011-12, the Bank has financed 6508 SHGs and disbursed
Rs 238 crore. Cumulatively, the bank has disbursed Rs 1129 crore. Our
Bank has been awarded with the First prize for highest share of SHG
business to overall business as well as for Highest Average JLG loan
for the year 2010-11 in Karnataka state by NABARD. Our Bank has also won
2nd Prize for Best Performance in Pune Division and 3rd prize in
Maharashtra State among commercial banks operating in Maharashtra for
SHG Bank Linkage for the year 2010-11 from NABARD.
Credit to Women beneficiaries:
Advances to Women beneficiaries stood at Rs 3593 crore as at March 2012
as against Rs 2784 crore as at March 2011, showing an increase of Rs 809
crore, registering a growth rate of 29.06 %. Against the stipulated
benchmark level of 5% of net bank credit to women, the Bank's
achievement stood at 7.29%.
Lead Bank Schemes:
Our bank is having Lead Bank responsibility in three districts i.e. in
Mandya, Hubli and Haveri districts of Karnataka State. Under the Lead
Bank Scheme, total credit share of our Bank through Annual Credit Plan
is Rs 3299.46 crore against the target of Rs 3388.06 crore as at March
2012.
Advances under DRI:
Total advances under DRI stood at Rs 6.88 Crore as at March 2012,
against Rs 6.13 crore as at March 2011, showing an increase of Rs 0.75
crore during the year with a growth rate of 12.23 %.
Lending under Govt. sponsored schemes:
Implementation of Govt. sponsored schemes receives the utmost attention
of the Bank. The Bank's lending's under various Govt. sponsored
schemes are furnished below:
(Rs In crore)
Sl. Target No. of Loan amount
No. Groups/ beneficiaries outstanding as at
Schemes March 2012
1. PMEGP 9585 82.48
2. SGSY 4426 31.52
3. SJSRY 4094 23.58
Advances to SC / STs:
Total advances to SC / STs stood at Rs 935 Crore as at March 2012,
against Rs 807 crore as at March 2011, showing an increase of Rs 128
crore during the year with a growth rate of 15.86%.
Credit to Minority Communities:
Advances to Minority Communities stood at Rs 1882 crore as at March
2012, constituting 10.65% of total priority sector advances.
VIBSETIs(Viiaya Bank Self-Employment Training Institutes):
The bank has established Vijaya Bank Self Employment Training
Institutes (VIBSETIs) in Mandya and Haveri of Karnataka State and in
Indore at Madhya Pradesh State. The Institutes have been conducting
various vocational Training / Skill-Upgradation / awareness programmes
and product development workshops etc. During the current year,
VIBSETIs have conducted 143 Programmes and trained 4664 beneficiaries,
with a settlement rate of 82.83%.
Viiaya Rural Development Foundation:
Vijaya Rural Development Foundation was promoted by the bank in 1990 at
Mangalore. During the year, VRDF has conducted 122 training /awareness
programmes, covering a wide range of subjects, benefiting 5630 persons.
Free health camps have also been organized for the benefit of rural
poor. The Foundation has also granted scholarships to poor meritorious
students hailing from villages and studying in government schools. The
Foundation has expanded its activities to other districts like Haveri,
Dharwad and Mandya, where the Bank has Lead Bank Responsibility.
Computer Training School has been opened at Mangalore to teach the
fundamentals of computer for the Rural poor.
Visveshvaraya Grameena Bank:
Visveshvaraya Grameena Bank (VGB), a Regional Rural Bank established by
the bank in Mandya District of Karnataka State has a total network of
32 branches and is a profit making RRB. All the Branches and HO of VGB
are CBS compliant. As at March 2012, the total deposits and advances of
the RRB stood at Rs 284.97 crore and Rs 198.58 crore respectively. The
financials of the VGB have been quite encouraging as the Bank has ended
the year 2011-12withaprofitof Rs 5.11 crore.
Visit of Parliamentary Committee:
The Parliamentary Committee on Subordinate Legislation, Rajya Sabha
visited the Bank on 21.06.2011 and discussed various matters pertaining
to Regional Rural Banks (Appointment and promotion of Officers) Rules
2010 and current status of Priority Sector Lending.
The Parliamentary Committee of Govt. Assurances Rajya Sabha visited the
Bank on 16.01.2012 and discussed various matters regarding
contract/casual laborers in Public Sector Banks and their present
Status thereof.
Financial Inclusion:
Our Bank has been allotted with 407 villages with above 2000 population
on a pan India basis. We have provided banking facilities to all these
villages before the target date of 31.03.2012 set by Govt. of India.
Out of the 407 villages, 29 villages are covered through Branch Model
and remaining 378 villages through BC model. We have opened 2,16,019
Smart Card accounts in these villages with a balance of Rs 37.86 lakh.
As per the directives of Govt. of India, we have started five Ultra
Small Branches in the FI villages allotted to the Bank on a pilot
basis, i.e. Doddarasinakere and Santhekasalagere villages in Mysore
region, Ladpur village in Delhi region, Kavrady village in Udupi region
and Thachanattukara village in Calicut region.
Posters and Banners are displayed in various places in the FI Villages
and the link Branches. Pamphlets on Financial Inclusion are distributed
to all house holds in Villages where campaign for Savings Bank account
opening is being conducted. TV Scrolls about FI are displayed in Mandya
District for information of villagers. Street plays are also conducted
in villages to create awareness among the villagers on FI activities.
Four Mobile Vans are provided at Mandya, Dharwad, Haveri and Udupi
Districts for exclusive Financial Literacy programme in these
districts.
Financial Literacy and Counselling Centres (FLCCs) have already been
opened in the Lead Districts of the Bank viz. Mandya, Dharwad and
Haveri Districts of Karnataka State and are providing counseling
service to the farmers.
Bank has floated Jnana Jyothi Financial Literacy & Credit Counseling
Trust (JJFLCCT), jointly with Syndicate Bank to set up and manage FLCCs
at District levels in accordance with the model scheme of RBI.
Bank has also setup Financial Inclusion Resource Centres (FIRCs) at
Mandya, Dharwad and Haveri for imparting Financial Literacy for the
benefit of all the stake holders involved in Financial Inclusion Plan.
Our Bank is one of the Founder Trustees of the Karnataka Farmers'
Resource Centre (KFRC) set up for imparting training to farmers and
agricultural labourers at Bagalkot.
Asset Quality
The Bank continued its focus on maintaining quality assets along with
thrust on preventing fresh slippages. It initiated and continued to
emphasize various measures in this direction, including the following:
Accounts showing signs of stress / likely default in dues are
identified and treated as Special Watch accounts and are closely
monitored. Wherever feasible, such assets are restructured, with
additional need-based credit limits considered in deserving cases, to
prevent fresh slippages. A Sick Unit Rehabilitation Cell is formed to
exclusively concentrate on the nursing programme of all sick viable
MSME units.
- In case of willful defaulters, stringent recovery measures,
including legal options like Securitization, Lok Adalats / DRTs, etc.,
are promptly resorted to. We are advising extensive use of the Lok
Adalats for recoveries.
- To facilitate speedy recovery, 'Vijaya Adalats' are regularly
conducted to settle dues of defaulters amicably. During the year, Bank
could recover Rs 39 crore under 3322 accounts by way of such
settlements.
- To maximize recoveries and have a better follow up / liaison with
the Debt Recovery Tribunals, Nodal Executives are designated at
different centers.
- A special One Time Settlement Scheme for small borrowers with
liabilities of upto Rs 5 lacs with liberalized terms was introduced
during the year. The total recoveries made under the scheme are Rs 28
Crores.
The gross Non-Performing Assets of the Bank as on March 2012worked out
to 2.93% of total advances, while net NPA ratio was 1.72 % of total
advances. During the year 2011- 12, Bank could effect total cash
recovery of Rs 666.82 crore (including interest) and upgraded NPAs
amounting to Rs 924.91 crore. Further, the Bank also made provision of Rs
502.14 crore for the unexpected defaults, apart from having a floating
provision of Rs 213 crore as on March 31, 2012. The Provision Coverage
Ratio (including PWO) as at March 2012worked out to 62.14%.
Investment and Fund Management
Total investment portfolio of the bank increased from Rs 25138 crore as
on March 31, 2011 to Rs 28939.17 crore as on March 31, 2012. The average
yield on investment (excluding profit on sale of investments) during
the year worked out to 6.87% as against 6.49% in 2010-11. The liquidity
position of the bank was tight during the second half of the FY 2012.
The bank also complied with CRR/ SLR requirements as stipulated by
Reserve Bank of India consistently during the year.
Risk Management
Credit Risk
Lending Policy of the Bank is being revised from time to time, to
include among other things, aspects such as risk appetite, risk based
pricing, risk diversification/mitigation strategy, prudential limits,
substantial exposure ceiling, preferred sector growth strategies,
credit approval process, documentation and security standards, security
valuation, etc., in tune with the corporate goal and plan of the Bank.
In order to enhance the effectiveness of Loan Review Mechanism, the
Bank introduced onsite credit audit for exposures of Rs 5 crore and
above and also modified its Loan Review Mechanism for exposures below Rs
5 crore. The Bank is meeting the RBI requirement that at least 30 to
40 % of the credit exposures should be covered under the Loan Review
Mechanism / Credit Audit. Stress Test on Credit Risk by subjecting the
credit portfolio to stress like downgrade in the rating, higher
provisioning requirement, slippage in asset status, etc is carried out
on annual basis, in terms of the Stress Test policy of the Bank.
The Bank has put in place a comprehensive risk rating / scoring system
that serves as a single point indicator of diverse risk factors on the
counterparty and for taking credit decision in a consistent manner. A
separate risk scoring models for Housing and other Retail sectors has
also been evolved and put in place so as to ensure higher coverage of
risk rating exercise, which is presently around 90 %. Migration
analysis is also carried out on half yearly basis in respect of
exposures of Rs 1.00 crore and above. From Sept 09, Bank has introduced
a Credit risk rating software which is Basel II compliant procured from
CRISIL for conducting risk rating of all retail and non retail loans.
This software enables the Bank to ensure that all types of exposures
are covered under risk rating before sanctioning of any loan so as to
maintain the credit quality and also to move towards Basel II advanced
approaches compliance.
Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Market Risk
ALM and Market risk of the Bank is managed by the Asset Liability
Management Committee (ALCO) and Market Risk Management Committee
(MRMC). Appropriate tolerance limits have been stipulated for
mismatches in different time buckets, both for managing liquidity and
interest rate risks and these are being monitored at fortnightly
intervals and also appraised to the Board.
The market risk exposure is measured by tools like VAR (Value at Risk),
AGL (Aggregate Gap Limit) and Duration gap analysis. Single country
limits and group limits for all countries have been put in place to
manage and monitor the country risk. Mid-office reports on treasury
operations are placed before the General Manager, Risk Management
Dept., on a daily basis and before MRMC on a monthly basis, covering
information about exceptions / reviews and compliance.
Interest rate riskon entire portfolio is identified and measured
through Earnings at Risk (EAR). Portfolio Sensitivity analysis is also
conducted and reviewed by the top management. Contingency Funding
Plans, Prudential Ratios / Limits have been set and actual position is
monitored as part of Liquidity Risk Management. Stress Test on Interest
Rate Risk, Liquidity Risk, Forex, etc on different scenarios are
carried out on quarterly basis and appraised to ALCO. To monitor short
term liquidity, the Bank is preparing the ALM statement of Structural
Liquidity on daily basis.
The Duration Gap Analysis is implemented for assessing the possible
impact on market value of equity (net worth) using 200 basis points
shock on interest rate curve.
The Bank has applied to RBI for seeking permission to implement
Internal Model Approach (Advanced approach) for Market Risk.
The Funds Transfer Pricing, a new technology on transfer pricing
mechanism, is being implemented for assessment of branch profitability
in a scientific manner.
Operational Risk
With a view to mitigate Operational Risk, several studies were
conducted during the year. These include analysis of major fraud
reported at Ghaziabad branch, analysis of quick mortality accounts as
on 31.03.2011, analysis of high value frauds reported during 2010-11,
analysis of long pending suspense payment entries. Further, to minimize
the operational risk the Bank has been conducting Risk and Control Self
Assessment (RCSA) on critical business processes and identifying the
Key Risk Indicators (KRI's) for tracking problem areas in key
operations in order to avoid potential future operational losses. RCSA
exercise on Internet Banking Operations, Currency Chest Operations,
Forex Operations and Information Technology were conducted during
2011-12.
The Bank has applied to RBI for seeking approval for implementing The
Standardized Approach (TSA) and parallelly computing capital charge
under the TSA viz Da viz BIA since March 2011 onwards. Two days work
shop on Credit & Operational Risk Management was conducted at STC
Bangalore, STC Delhi and at Regional Office, Mumbai where-in Regional
Risk Monitors (RRMs) and Regional Risk Officers (RROs) were provided
hands on training in Oprisk Monitor. The Operational Risk Management
Division (ORMD) had also conducted Operational Risk Management workshop
in Vijayawada, Chennai and Delhi Regions.
Basel-II Compliance
With a view to comply with the Basel II norms, the Bank has been
carrying out parallel run exercise on the capital adequacy calculation
in the RBI prescribed format, on a quarterly basis and apprising the
Board, apart from submitting the same to RBI
As the Bank requires corporate clients' risk rating status awarded by
RBI approved rating agencies, the Bank has entered into MOU with all
the four rating agencies viz. CRISIL, ICRA, CARE and Fitch so that
borrowers can avail the rating services at a concession fee and Bank
also benefits on lower capital charge depending on the rating status.
In terms of the Disclosure policy and ICAAP policy, the Bank has
compiled the requisite information and got it vetted by the Quality
Assurance Team for disclosure and submission to the Board and Reserve
Bank of India.
In compliance to the RBI guidelines and adopting Standardised Approach
for Credit Risk, Standardised Duration Approach for Market Risk and
Basic Indicator Approach for Operational Risk, Bank has complied with
Basel II norms and the overall Capital Adequacy Ratio as at 31st March
12 works out to 13.06%, which is above the minimum stipulated norm of 9
%.
Integrated Risk Management System (IRMS) Proiect.
In order to facilitate smooth and effective transition to the Basel-II
compliance, the Bank has taken up implementation of Integrated Risk
Management System (IRMS) through the assistance of a consultant.
The unique IRMS Project consists of six solutions, viz., Credit Risk
Management (CRM), Market Risk Management (MRM), Operational Risk
Management (ORM), Credit Risk Rating Solution (CRR) (Retail &
Non-Retail), Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Funds Transfer
Pricing (FTP) Solution. During the year, the Bank is in the process of
implementing the Phase II of this project i.e started implementing the
Advanced Approaches.
International Banking
Bank's export credit as at 31.03.2011 stood at Rs 951.56 crores out of
which the quantum of export credit extended in foreign currency was USD
18.34 million. As at March 2012, foreign exchange business turnover of
the Bank stood at Rs 15,846 crore as against Rs 12854 crore during the
previous financial year.
The Bank is participating in the Rupee drawing arrangement with five
leading exchange houses and two non-resident Banks from Middle East.
Besides, the Bank has extended 'Speed Remittance' facility to UAE
Exchange Centre LLC and Al Ansari Exchange UAE and 'Flash
Remittance' facility to UAE Exchange Centre LLC, UAE to enable the
NRIs from Gulf countries to electronically remit funds to their account
with our branches any where in India.
In addition to this the Bank has introduced the 'Instant Welcome
Kit' facility for the benefit of NRIs residing in UAE which will
enable them to know their account number and also receive the passbook,
cheque book, debit card etc., on the spot while handing over their
application for opening the account to our Marketing Officers in UAE.
Merchant Banking & Allied Activities
The Bank is registered with Securities and Exchange Board of India
(SEBI) for Merchant activities like: Category
I Merchant Banker, Bankers to the Issue, Debenture Trusteeship and
Depository Participant. The bank is also registered as Self Certified
Syndicate Banks for accepting IPO/Rights issue applications under
Applications Supported by Blocked Amount (ASBA). The total income
earned during the year 2011-12 from Debenture Trusteeship activities is
Rs 14,27,000/-.
The bank undertakes Payment Bankers Assignments for payment, of
Interest/Dividend/Refund orders of Corporates. Bank also offers
Depository Services to its clients. The Online Trading commenced during
the last financial year.
Government Business:
Among various Government business, Bank is collecting Direct and
Indirect tax at its 288 branches. The bank has also introduced online
payment of taxes in all the branches. 341 branches of the bank are
designated to open Public Provident Fund accounts. Besides, this, all
the branches are authorised to disburse State Pension/Central pension.
A separate cell called Centralized Pension Processing Center has been
set-up in HO for centralized payment of pensions of Central Government
pensioners.
Cash Management Services Agency Arrangements with Banks in India:
The bank has tie up arrangement with other banks for payment of their
Drafts/collection of local cheques with Corporation Bank, HSBC, HDFC,
ING Vysya, ICICI and Deutsche Bank.
Corporate Agency with LIC: Bank has entered into the Corporate Agency
agreement with LIC of India to cater to the life insurance needs of the
customers. The total income earned during the year2011-12 is Rs
1,30,81,942/-.
Corporate Agency with UIIC: Bank has entered into the Corporate Agency
agreement with United India Insurance Company Limited to cater to the
non-life insurance needs of the customers. The total income earned
during the year 2011-12 is Rs 1,76,93,738/-.
Group Insurance Coverage for borrowers: Bank has entered into an
agreement with M/s Bajaj Allianz Ltd for Group coverage of individual
borrowers.
Money Transfer Services (Conventional and Online): Bank is a sub-agent
for money transfer services of Money Gram and Xpress Money. Bank has
entered into a tie-up with Times of Money Ltd for online transfer of
funds (Remit2lndia) as an additional service to NRIs. The income earned
from the Money transfer Services for FY 2011-12 is f 5.03lacs.
Tie-up with Payment Gateways: Bank has entered into tie-up with Times
of Money Ltd. for our Internet Banking Customers for Online payment of
goods and services purchased/availed. Besides, the Bank also has tie-up
with other Payment Gateways namely Bill Desk, C C Avenue and Tech
Process Solutions Ltd.
Tie-ups for Vehicle Loans: Bank has tied up with M/s Toyota Motors Ltd,
M/s Tata Motors Ltd, M/s Ashok Leyland Ltd, M/s Mahindra and Mahindra
Ltd and M/s Hyundai Motors Ltd to extend vehicle loans for personal
use.
Central Pension Processing Cell: Bank has been approved by CPAO
(Central Pay and account office) for the payment of all the Central
Civil Pensioner to serve our valued Pensioners.
Credit Card Business
At the end of the financial year, the total card issued by the bank
stood at 150628. As on 31.03.2012, the Credit Card turn over is Rs
446.45 Crore as against the turnover of Rs 431.94 crore as on
31.03.2011.
The total number of merchants enrolled by the bank for the year stood
at 1363 as against 1203 merchants as on 31.03.2011. The bank makes
direct payments to merchants maintaining account at our Core Banking
branches. For few other merchants maintaining accounts with other
banks, NEFT of Reserve Bank of India is utilized for payment.
Debit Card
There has been good increase in the issue of Debit Cards. We have
totally issued 18.71 lakh Debit/ATM cards as on March 31, 2012 as
compared to 15.21 lakh cards issued during the financial year as on
March 31, 2011. The Debit Card turnover was f 243.23 crore as against f
169.80 Crore as on March 31,2011.
To provide prompt & better customer service, V-Instant Debit Cards was
launched during the year. The V Insta Debit Card along with PIN mailer
will be available at the branches. The card is delivered to the
cardholder and it gets activated on the next working day.
Marketing Setup
Marketing Cell at the Bank's Head Office is actively engaged in
designing new products, conducting marketing campaigns in potential
areas to popularize our retail products, reviewing and fine tuning
existing products, taking measures to strengthen CASA base, designing
pamphlets/posters/ brochures/mailers for marketing activities,
percolating the perceptions of the Top Management to grass root level,
creating awareness on technology-backed Alternate Delivery Channels
services offered by the Bank like V-Net Banking, RTGS/NEFT, V-Mobile
Banking and SMS Alerts.
In order to nurture the account holders in the new generation segment,
number of programmes were organized. V-GenUTH Drawing competition was
held across the country for school children with attractive prizes.
V-GenUTH 'Hungama' events for children were conducted in apartment
complexes to popularize V-GenUTH SB Account and V-GenUTH Unnati RD
Account. The 26th V-GenUTH Quiz Contest for High School Children of
Karnataka State was held at Bangalore. The highly popular Quiz Contest
has become an iconic calendar event, associated with V-GenUTH, Unnati
RD Contest products for the generation next.
Publicity and Public Relations
During the F Y 2011-12, the bank has gone for moderate spending on
publicity activities. Total amount incurred for Advertising during the
year is around Rs 743 lacs. This year major Publicity Campaigns were
carried out through Outdoor Advertisement Media such as translites at
airports and Delhi Metro Railway station. Outdoor Advertisement
hoardings were taken in metro cities, glow sign / sign board
advertisements at Railway stations and Bust stands. Rural publicity was
carried out in this financial year by the of way hoardings and glow
sign /sign boards in rural places / Semi urban places in Karnataka,
Kerala, Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh states.
The other major activities during this year were TV ad campaign and
Cheque Branding in the KANNADADA KOTYADHIPATHI, an on going special
programme of SUVARNA TV and Radio jingles ad campaign in FM Radio City
at all India level for Bank's Deposit Products.
Customer Service and Redressal of Complaints
There is a well defined Grievances Redressal Mechanism in the Bank and
efforts are made to resolve the complaints within the time frame.
Customer complaints are resolved completely to the satisfaction of
customers. The Bank has constituted Customer Service Committees at
branch level and Standing Committee of Customer Service at HO Level,
which includes representative from the customers. These Committees meet
periodically to evaluate and monitor customer service and address
deficiencies. Customer Service Committee of the Board is also reviewing
customer service on quarterly basis.
Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSB)
Bank, being a member of BCSBI has adopted the voluntary Codes
formulated by BCSBI i.e. (i) 'Code of Bank's Commitment to
Customers' (ii) 'Code of Bank's Commitment to micro and Small
Enterprises.' Bank has formulated and complied with several policies
as per the guidelines of BCSBI. A session on customer service
incorporating the provisions of the Codes has been included in the
staff general banking training programmes in order to comply with the
Codes in true letter and spirit.
Information Technology
The Bank has implemented Integrated Human Resources Management System,
Integrated Treasury Management system and Integrated Risk Management
system. ITMS, HRMS and IRMS have been operationalised and integrated
with the Core Banking System. ITMS project has met all the objectives
with the setting up a DR setup at Mumbai. HRMS has also met most of the
objectives and DR for the project has been sanctioned and will be set
up shortly. IRMS is expected to be fully implemented by the end of this
financial year.
Having brought all branches under Core Banking Solution, RTGS and NEFT
services are available to the Bank's customers from all its branches.
Since STP has been enabled in RTGS and NEFT, the customers can enjoy
the benefit of immediate inter bank and intra bank fund transfer
facility.
ATMs
205 more ATMs were operationalised during the year 2011- 12, taking the
number of ATMs to 750 as at the end of March 2012. Bank's customers
can also access over 91,000 ATMs connected under National financial
Switch (NFS) across the country.
Internal Control
The Bank has well documented policies like IT & IS Security, Internet
Banking Policy, IT Procurement Policy, Internet usage Policy, e-mail
policy, Business Continuity Policy,
Disaster Recovery Policy, Outsourcing Policy etc. covering wide range
of functions at the field and administrative levels. Adequate controls
are also built in to mitigate the risks associated with each of the
activities. These policies were subjected to review during the year
2012-13. Separate policies have been brought out for Incident
management, Vulnerability and penetration test as part of IS Security
policy.
Core Banking solution and its progress
The Bank achieved 100% CBS which facilitates services like anywhere
banking, Internet Banking, online transactions etc. to its customers.
With 100% CBS, the Bank has moved closer to offer real time banking
facilities to its customers. Passbook Kiosk has been made
operationalised in HAL III stage Branch and is likely to be implemented
in important centers/ branches.
Alternate Delivery Channels:
A number of activities were undertaken to ensure that technology driven
Alternate Delivery Channels are utilized to the mutual advantage of the
customers and the Bank. Mailers were sent to customers highlighting
the advantages of using Alternate delivery Channels like internet
banking, use of Debit Card, on-line purchases, and funds transfer
through RTGS/NEFT etc. Training programmes are conducted by Staff
College to familiarize the staff members with the products so that
these facilities percolate to the customer in a professional manner.
In the process of offering additional technology oriented services,
e-Deposit, new deposit product was launched in 2011. E-Deposit is a
convenient, speedy way for the V-Net customers to obtain a Fixed
Deposit instantly, without approaching the branch.
Networking
Bank has brought all its branches, extension counters and offices under
the corporate WAN and achieved 100 % networking of the branches. It has
also used the latest technologies like MPLS, Radio frequency, CDMA etc.
for establishing connectivity.
Internet Banking:
V-Net Banking, the internet banking channel of the Bank is providing
services like balance enquiry, account statement, intra bank funds
transfer, transaction related SMS alerts,
payment of indirect taxes, direct taxes and utility bills etc. with
convenience of doing the same from wherever they like through Internet.
With all the branches working with Core Banking Solution, all customers
of the Bank can avail this facility.
Mobile Banking:
V-Mobile Banking, the channel of the Bank is providing services like
balance enquiry, account statement, intra and inter bank funds transfer
and utility bills etc. with convenience of doing the same from their
hand set. Inter Bank Mobile Payment System (IMPS) an initiative from
NPCI is already implemented for the benefit of customers.
Cheque Truncation system:
As directed by the Reserve Bank of India, the Bank has implemented
cheque truncation system in NCR of Delhi and Chennai. As per the
roadmap of NPCI, Grid Clearing with Chennai as the hub has been
envisaged for the States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala covering
18 centres. Accordingly, pilot implementation has commenced in
Bangalore and Coimbatore and our Bank has participated in the pilot
phase in both the centres.
Depository participant account and Online trading:
The Bank has facilitated opening and maintaining demat accounts. Since
shares can be now held in only demat form, this is another essential
service that customers need. Online trading in our bank is an internet
based investment activity that involves no direct involvement of the
broker. The customer has to register with an online trading portal
(currently paisabuilder.com) and get into an agreement to trade in
different securities following the terms and conditions listed down on
the agreement. The order processing is done in correct timings as the
servers of the online trading portal are connected to the stock
exchange and Vijaya Bank all round the clock. Customers can also get
updates on the trading and check the current status of their orders
either through e-mail or through the interface.
LAPS (Loan Application Processing system):
The Bank has now implemented a software solution for processing of loan
applications - both corporate and retail, which would enable faster
processing of loans. It would also make the processing of loans more
objective since the criteria for the same are defined in the software.
This would enable the branches to give up-to-date information to
customers regarding their loan application.
Government Business Module (GBM)
Government Business module is implemented with the following modules.
- OLTAS Module which deals with Direct and Indirect Taxes and
remittance of tax amount to RBI through link cell, Nagpur.
- Public Provident Fund - PPF is being accepted at the designated
branches of the Bank.
- Centralized Payment of Pension - A dedicated Centralized Pension
payment processing cell has been created at HO. All types of pension
like State, Central, Civil, Telecom, Defence, Judges and Freedom
Fighters pension is being paid centrally by the CPPC cell at HO.
- Senior Citizens Savings Scheme as per the government guidelines is
also implemented in the Bank.
Call Center
Call center provides a number of advantages to companies as the support
services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By centralizing
telephone-based service and support in one location, Bank can easily
adjust staffing to match call volume.
SMS alerts
The bank also offers SMS alert service. Messages are sent for all
transactions of f 2000 and above and when cheques are returned with
irrespective of the amount.
Proiects identified for implementation Near Site for CBS data updation
Recovery point objective (RPO) is the maximum amount of loss of data
and Recovery Time objective (RTO) is the maximum duration of time to
restore the operations, envisaged as acceptable, in the event of a
disaster. Since RPO is very critical for a financial institution, the
Bank is planning to set up a near site in Bangalore, for the critical
applications like Core Banking, Internet Banking and RTGS for achieving
zero Recovery Point Objective (RPO).
IT Security Initiatives :
Bank has initiated for establishment of Security operations Center with
Security Information and Event Management Solution (SIEM) solution &
Correlation tool, which will help in analyzing all events and detect
attack patterns if any.
Bank has initiated ISO27001 certification process for Bank's
Datacenter, DR Site and DIT and expecting to complete the certification
process by Apr 2012. The certification will provide confidence to our
customers and partners that our Bank is following Industry best
practices related Information Security.
Bank has initiated process for implementing Risk based authentication
solution with 2Factor authentication for Internet Banking application,
and expected to be completed by August 2012 which will make our
Internet Banking application more secure and increase comfort level for
customers in using Internet Banking.
Bank has implemented Anti-Phishing & Malware scanning solution for
Internet Banking, wherein we are able to know proactively about the
phishing websites of our Internet Banking website and informing CERT-In
to take down such sites.
Bank has taken membership in Data Security Council of India and getting
all updates regarding the latest trends in Information Security.
Human Resources Management
Manpower & Staff Productivity:
The total staff strength of the Bank stood at 11838 in March 2012 as
compared to 11,415 in March 2011. Of the total staff, 5258 are Officers,
4051 Clerical Staff, 2208 Sub-staff, and 321 Part-time Employees in the
subordinate cadre. The number of women employees as at the end of
March 2012 stood at 2674 consisting of 1014 Officers and 1660 Award
Staff constituting 22.59% of total employees in the Bank. As at the end
of March 2012 there were 210 employees belonging to Handicapped
Category and 602 employees belonging to Ex-Servicemen Category.
Business per employee as of March 2012 is Rs 12.31 against Rs 11.05 crore
for the financial year ending March 2011.
Recruitment:
During the year the Bank has appointed 653 Officers in different
Grades/Scales and 447 Probationary Clerks. Bank has also appointed 229
Peons and 71 Armed guard. The Bank has initiated the process of
recruitment of 819 officers in different grades/scales, through direct
recruitment mode. Bank has issued appointment orders to 250 Part Time
Sweeper in 1/3rd scale wages.
Promotions:
The promotions effected during the year 2011-2012 are furnished
hereunder:
SI.
No.
Promotion from Promotion to Total promoted
1 TEGS-VI TEGS-VII 02
2 SMGS-V TEGS-VI 11
3 SMGS-IV SMGS-V 29
4 MMGS-III SMGS-IV 95
5 MMGS-II MMGS-III 117
6 JMGS-I MMGS-II Under process
7 Clerical JMGS-I 158
8 Sub staff Clerk 137
Training:
The training system in the Bank has been strengthened by providing
additional competent manpower and increasing the budgetary allocation.
The courses have been redesigned keeping in mind the essential inputs
required for the employees to effectively handle the present & future
assignments and to perform their duties and responsibilities
effectively in the highly competitive tech-based customer- driven
banking environment. The Bank is also imparting training to its
employees through some reputed external training institutions in
certain specialized areas like Treasury Management, Risk Management,
FOREX, HR, Marketing, etc. During the last financial year the Bank has
imparted training to 7314 employees constituting 61.78% of the total
employees. Out of which, 6943 employees had undergone training in the
Bank's own establishments and 371 were trained at the reputed
external training institutions including some overseas institutions.
SC/ST Employees:
Out of the total manpower of 11838 as at the end of March 2012, 1922
employees belong to SC category and 660 to ST category. A separate Cell
for SC/ST has been created in Personnel Dept, HO to look into the
matters pertaining to the SC/ST employees and also to supervise prompt
implementation of Government of India guidelines in service matters in
respect of SCs/STs. SC/ST Cells are functioning in all the Regional
Offices as well. Each Cell has a designated liaison officer to attend
to the grievances of the SC/ST employees. At the Head Office, one of
the officers in Top Executive Cadre has been designated as the Chief
Liaison Officer for SC/ST employees in the Bank and he is being
assisted by a separate Cell consisting of senior officials. The Chief
Liaison Officer is involved in all the policy decisions concerning
SC/ST employees. Besides, quarterly meetings are being held between
representatives of SC/ ST employees' welfare association and the
management. Relationship between the Bank and SC/ST employees
association continues to be cordial. The Bank is arranging
pre-recruitment/ pre-promotion training for SCs/STs regularly.
Further, the Bank has designated one General Manager as Chief Liaison
Officer to attend to the grievances of OBC and Minority Community
Employees. Our Bank is complying with all the Policy Guidelines laid
down by the Govt. of India pertaining to reservation of posts for SC/ST
employees, OBC & Minority employees including Persons with Disability.
Staff Relation:
The pro-active and humanistic approach undertaken by the Bank has
yielded positive results and the Bank is showing progressive growth
consistently with the collective efforts of the management and
employees of the Bank. The climate is positive and the same is echoed
in the form of exponential growth of the Bank during the financial year
ending March 2012. The industrial relations in the Bank have been
cordial and harmonious. There was no agitation or unrest during the
year by the employees relating to issues pertaining to our Bank. The
consultative committee meetings and negotiating committee meetings were
held with the representatives of the recognized unions at regular
intervals to sort out the grievances of the employees and settle the
disputes, if any, amicably and the said meetings are attended by the
top executives of the Bank.
Sports Activities:
Basketball:
Our Basketball Team emerged winners in the State Association Cup and
State 1st Division League Tournaments for the year 2011. Sri Sanjay Raj
and Sri Srinivas Naik were the stellar performers during the course of
the Tournament. Sri Basavaraj Murgod, Sri Sanjay Raj and Sri Srinivas
Naik represented Karnataka in the Senior Nationals held at Chennai
during November 2011.
Kabaddi:
Our Kabaddi Team won the State Level Dasara Cup Tournament held in
Bangalore in October 2011. Sri Prashanth Rai and Sri H.S.Keerthi are
the rising stars for VIJAYA BANK and have a bright future ahead of
them. Sri H.S.Keerthi represented Karnataka in the South Zone
Nationals at Hyderabad and also represented Karnataka in the Super
Nationals at Mumbai in December 2011.
Cricket:
Sri R.Vinay Kumar, Member of our Cricket team has represented India in
the Test Debut at Perth. He is also the current captain of the
Karnataka Ranji Team. Sri C.M.Gautam and Sri S.L. Akshay represented
Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy for the year 2011-12.
Staff welfare measures:
The Bank is having various staff welfare schemes such as Canteen
Subsidy, Conveyance expenses reimbursement, Annual Health Check up,
Health Clinic at HO, Annual Medical Aid to the employees retired on
superannuation, Newspaper reimbursement, Grant of Silver Jubilee
awards, House Rent Reimbursement, Holiday Homes at Bangalore, Mysore,
Ooty, Delhi & Mumbai, etc.,
The Bank is having a separate Staff Welfare Fund Trust with an
objective to provide welfare facilities to the employees and their
dependents viz., Awarding scholarships to the wards of the employees,
reimbursement of residual claim of hospitalization expenses,
reimbursement of cost of spectacles, funeral expenses to the dependents
of the deceased employee and incentive to the employees who retire from
the services of the bank on attaining the age of superannuation etc.,
The bank is also administering Family Welfare Scheme under which
amounts collected from the members of scheme are distributed among the
family members (nominees) of deceased employees.
Human Resources Management System:
With a view to streamline the process of faster decision making and
enable error-free data management pertaining to the employees at a
centralized location at Head Office, the Bank has implemented HRMS
(Peoples oft) Software.
Housekeeping
Reconciliation with regard to all inter bank transactions have been
drawn upto 31.03.2012. As against the Reserve Bank of India Benchmark
of six months for reconciliation of outstanding inter branch entries,
our present status is 3 months. All outstanding entries under different
sensitive accounts are being followed up promptly. Except entries
relating to pending court cases, all other long outstanding entries
have been eliminated.
Internal Inspection
The Bank has put in place a well-defined Internal Audit policy. The
Audit Committee of the Board oversees the performance of audit
functions on a regular basis, providing guidance and directions for
improvement in the audit system and internal controls in the Bank.
During the financial year, the Bank has conducted Risk Based Internal
Audit (RBIA) of all the 897 programmed branches. Upon assessment of
Risk rating, 73.02 % of these branches have secured "Low Risk".
In addition, inspection of 12 Service Branches, 13 RACPCs, 8 Regional
Offices and 5 Head Office Departments was conducted during the year.
Besides, 1200 branches were programmed for IS Audit and audit of all
these programmed branches were completed before 31.03.2012.
Bank has covered 78.02% of its business under Concurrent Audit in 267
branches/offices as against RBI stipulation to cover atleast 50% of
business. Bank is making use of Information Technology in its audit
system including Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) for generating
various value added reports.
Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti Money Laundering (AML) and Combating of
Financing of Terrorism (CFT)
Bank has in place a Policy on 'Know Your Customer', 'Anti Money
Laundering' and 'Combating of Financing of Terrorism'and is being
overseen by the KYC Cell constituted at H.O. and at Regional Office by
a designated Nodal Officer. The Policy Guidelines was first issued in
2005 and is being updated from time to time.
The ongoing implementation of KYC Norms and AML guidelines is being
checked by the Internal Inspectors, Concurrent Auditors, Vigilance
inspectors and Executives on their Branch visit. Every Regional Office
has a Nodal Officer to overlook the implementation at the branches and
submit a monthly certificate confirming implementation of KYC Norms.
The Top Management is being informed of the compliance periodically.
The necessary changes are made in the Account Opening Forms to collect
details on KYC Norms, Customer Profile and Risk Categorisation. System
support is made to check the level of KYC compliance in an account
before any cheque book is issued on any account.
A System support, to check the customer's names with that in the UN
list of terrorists and also on the level of KYC compliance in each
account is made available. As a part of Anti money laundering control,
cash transactions and suspicious transactions are being viewed and
monitored at
H.O. through exclusive AMLock Software.
Vigilance
The Vigilance Department at Head Office is headed by Chief Vigilance
Officer of the rank of General Manager who is holding concurrent charge
since the erstwhile Chief Vigilance Officer retired from the services
of the Bank on 30/11/2011. The Fraud Prevention & Monitoring Cell is
also functioning under Vigilance Department. The Vigilance Department
overseas all vigilance works of the Bank as per the guidelines given by
Central Vigilance Commission. Cases of frauds involving Rs 1.00 lakh &
above are placed before the Board of Directors, reports forwarded to
RBI as and when frauds are detected and reported. The Audit Committee
of the Board is also apprised of frauds of Rs 1.00 lakh & above on
quarterly basis. In compliance with RBI guidelines, a Special Committee
of the Board is constituted to review large value of frauds involving Rs
1.00 crore & above. After studying modus operandi of frauds detected,
Bank issues suitable instructions to the field functionaries as a
preventive Vigilance measure. In addition, Vigilance Department carries
out surprise inspection of branches, concentrating on preventive
vigilance. These are done by Field Vigilance Officers stationed at
Regional Offices. All efforts are made to plug the loopholes in the
existing system to prevent recurrence of similar frauds and to
strengthen the preventive vigilance.
Compliance
Board approved Compliance Policy is a requirement under the extant RBI
guidelines and accordingly, the Bank has adopted Compliance Policy. The
Compliance Department, H.O. ensures compliance with various
communications received at Head Office from Govt of India, Reserve
Bank of India, IBA and others by sending all such communications to
the concerned operational Departments for necessary action. The
Compliance Department is headed by the Chief
Compliance Officer who is of the Rank of a Deputy General Manager.
Right to Information Act 2005
Government of India enacted Right to Information Act, 2005 which came
into force on October 12, 2005. The Act provides right to every citizen
to secure/ access to information under the control of Public
Authorities. It aims to promote openness, transparency and
accountability in administration and in relation to matter connected
therewith or incidental thereto.
The second line Executive at Regional Office is designated as the
Public Information Officer and the Regional Head of the Regional Office
is designated as the Appellate Authority under the Act. At the Head
Office a Deputy General Manager is designated as Public Information
Officer and a General Manager of the Bank as the Appellate Authority.
Information sought under the Act is being provided within the
prescribed time frame. During 2011-12, bank as a whole has received and
disposed of 1048 applications and 78 appeals under the Act.
Security Arrangement
The Bank has a well established security set up within the Bank's
organizational structure with clear cut delegation of authority and
responsibility.
The Department has reviewed and strengthened security arrangements at
all Currency Chests and Bank branches. The Regional Security Officers
carryout branch inspection visits at regular intervals to assess the
security arrangements in vogue and suggest means for strengthening
these arrangements. The Regional Security Officers maintain close
liaison with the law enforcing agencies. The security arrangements in
the Bank have been geared up to meet the prevailing security scenario.
Bank security is being strengthened to be more effective, modern and an
unobtrusive Security System. The Access Control system at all Banks
Currency chests has been strengthened in terms of RBI guidelines. A
proper system of regulating access to Currency chest strong rooms and
proper records of entry into/exit from the Vault Room of the chest is
being maintained. Biometric access control systems have been installed
at all currency chest of the Bank to strengthen access control
measures.
Essential and mandatory security arrangements in terms of RBI/IBA
guidelines are provided to almost all branches. Security Alarm Systems
are installed at all branches and currency chests. Strong room
conforming to RBI specification is provided to 1220 branches.
The Bank has a total of 28 (twenty eight) currency chests. Police
guards have been provided to 27 currency chests. The Bank has
outsourced round the clock guarding of Bhubaneshwar Chest to a Private
Security Agency sponsored by DGR. Efforts are continuing for deployment
Of Armed Police Guards at Bhubaneshwar Currency chest. Training
including firing practice for Armed Guards deployed at currency
chests/branches is imparted on an annual basis. Security Committees
formed at Regional Offices and at Head Office meet periodically to
review security aspects.
CCTV Surveillance System have been installed at 240 identified
vulnerable branches in the first phase, keeping in view the threat
perception, volume of cash and valuables handled and need for
continuous surveillance. CCTV systems shall be installed at remaining
vulnerable branches in a phased manner.
Implementation of Official Language
Bank is devoted for implementation of Government's Official Language
Policy. With the efforts of staff members Bank could achieve Hindi
correspondence target in all the region viz. 'A', 'B' & 'C'
as on 31.03.2012.
Four of the Bank's Regional Offices conducted Hindi symposium in
which teachers & students of various Colleges/ Universities, customers
and staff members participated. 6 Special Hindi workshops were
conducted in which 126 Bank Executives participated. 56 Hindi workshops
were conducted for staff members in which 1003 staff members were
trained.
Training programmes for employees of the Bank from all the cadres were
conducted in mixed languages apart from English and Hindi.
The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language (Draft and Evidence
Committee) had discussions with the Town Official Language
Implementation Committees (TOLIC) of Jaipur City in which our Jaipur
branch has also participated. The Bank has a Bilingual website which
is updated from time-to-time. Rajbhasha segment has been started in
Bank's internal portal 'V-Gyan Kendra' where information
regarding Rajbhasha is available.
Conference was conducted for Rajbhasha Adhikaris in Region 'A' -
Delhi.
Awards
Our Head Office, Bangalore was awarded I Prize by Town Official
Language Implementation Committee (Banks'), Bangalore; our
R.S.Puram-Coimbatore Branch was awarded I Prize by Town Official
Language Implementation Committee, Coimbatore under 'Bank Branch
Category'; our Rourkela Branch was awarded I Prize by Town Official
Language Implementation Committee, Rourkela for the year 2010-11.
Our Bank conducted inter-bank competitions under the aegis of various
Town Official Language Implementation Committees all over India.
Under the Bank's Internal Rajbhasha Shield Scheme for the year
2010-11 Personnel Department was awarded I Prize, Staff
College-Bangalore II Prize and Vigilance Department was awarded III
Prize under HO Department Category for effective implementation of
Official Language. Under Best Region Category Hyderabad Region was
awarded I Prize, Delhi Region II Prize and Nagpur Region III Prize.
Corporate Social Responsibility
To commemorate the 80th Foundation Day of the Bank, various welfare
measures were taken up which are beneficial to the weaker sections of
the society. Eight villages viz. Bhilay (Madhya Pradesh), Agadi
(Karnataka), Madhapura Doddi (Karnataka), Tenkabellur (Karnataka),
Chikkamagdur (Karnataka) Paruldanga (West Bengal), Olanda Saragaon
(West Bengal), and Haripura (Rajasthan) were adopted by the bank. The
following activities were taken up in these villages:
- Established a Rural Health Centre and provided free services of a
doctor and medicines at a Capital cost of f 10000.00 and a recurring
cost of Rs 15000 per month for each village.
- Adoption of one girl child with Educational expenses borne by the
Bank up to graduation level.
- Construction of Bus Shelter in the village incurring a cost of Rs 2
lakh per village.
- Providing of water tank and construction of flag mast to village
schools at a cost of Rs 20,000 per village.
Bank constructed a bus shelter a cost of Rs 1.50 Lakhs in Wazirpur
village in Rajasthan state. Besides, Bank also was instrumental in
setting up a Computer training centre at Mangalore for imparting free
computer training to the under privileged children. Bank also provided
Cots and essential furniture items to Daari Deepa Old Age Home at
Ramnagara district of Karnataka State.
Board Meetings and meetings of other Sub-Committees of the Board
During the year, 13 Meetings of the Board of Directors, 18 Meetings of
the Management Committee of the Board, 9 Meetings of the Audit
Committee of the Board, 4 Meetings of the Directors' Promotion
Committee, 5 Meetings of the Risk Management Committee of the Board, 4
Meetings of the Committee to Review Large Value Frauds of Rs. 1 crore
and above, 1 Meeting of the Remuneration Committee, 2 Meetings of the
Nomination Committee,4 Meetings of the Customer Service Committee, 4
Meetings of the Shareholders'/Investors' Grievances Committee, 11
Meetings of the Share Transfer Committee and 1 Meeting of the Share
Allotment Committee were held.
Board of Directors
During the year 2011-12, the following changes have taken place.
1. Shri. H.S Upendra Kamath has been appointed as Chairman & Managing
Director of the Bank w.e.f. 01.04.2011 vice Shri. Albert Tauro retired
from the services of the Bank on attaining superannuation on
31.03.2011.
2. Shri. Prakash Chandra Nalwaya has been appointed as Non Official
Director under CA category on the Bank's Board. w.e.f.20.05.2011
3. The tenure of Shri. Sridhar Cherukuri, Non Official Director
appointed by the Government of India has come to an end on 09.07.2011.
4. Three Shareholder Directors viz., (i) Smt. Bharati Rao, (ii) Shri.
Nishank Kumar Jain and (iii) Shri. P. Vaidyanathan were elected w.e.f.
08.08.2011 vice Shri. Ashok Kumar, Shri. Ashok Kumar Shetty and Shri.
S. Ananthan, Shareholder Directors, whose term of Directorship had come
to an end on 07.08.2011.
5. The tenure of Shri. Ranjan Shetty, Officer-Employee Director has
come to an end on 08.09.2011.
6. Shri. Ashok Gupta has been appointed as Non Official Director on
the Bank's Board with effect from 11.11.2011.
7. Shri. V.K Chopra, Deputy Secretary Dept. of Financial Services was
appointed as Govt. Nominee Director vice Shri. L.K. Meena w.e.f.
02.12.2011.
8. Shri. H. Harish Ballal was appointed as Officer-employee
Directorw.e.f. 25.01.2012vice Shri. Ranjan Shetty.
9. The tenure of Shri B. Ibrahim, Non Official Director, has come to
an end on 02.03.2012.
The Bank's Board as on 31st March, 2012 consists of the following
Directors:
1. Shri. H.S Upendra Kamath, Chairman & Managing Director
2. Smt. Shubhalakshmi Panse, Executive Director
3. Shri. V K Chopra, Government. Nominee Director
4. Smt. Suma Varma, RBI Nominee Director
5. Shri. Suresh Kamath, Workmen Director
6. Shri. Prakash Chandra Nalwaya, Non Official Director
7. Smt. Bharati Rao, Shareholder Director
8. Shri. Nishank Kumar Jain, Shareholder Director
9. Shri. P Vaidyanathan, Shareholder Director
10. Shri. Ashok Gupta, Non Official Director
11. Shri. H. Harish Ballal, Officer-employee Director
The Board of Directors placed on record its appreciation of the
valuable services rendered by Shri. Sridhar Cherukuri, Shri. Ashok
Kumar, Shri. Ashok Kumar Shetty, Shri. S. Ananthan, Shri. Ranjan
Shetty, Shri. L K Meena and Shri. B. Ibr
Mar 31, 2011
The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the 31st Annual
Report of the Bank along with the Audited Balance Sheet as on March 31,
2011 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2011.
VIJAYA BANKS PERFORMANCE IN 2010-11
Working Results
Net profit for the year 2010-11 is Rs. 524 crore as compared to Rs. 507
crore in 2009-10, recording a growth of 3.26%, while the operating
profit for the year 2010-11 wasRs. 1047 crore as compared to Rs. 1057 crore
for 2009-10. On the deposit front, average cost of deposits decreased
from 6.21% in 2009-10 to 5.86% in 2010-11 due to better portfolio
management. Yield on advances for 2010-11 (10.25%) is almost similar
to that of previous year (10.26%).
The trends in financial results of the Bank are highlighted in the
tables below:
(Rs. in crore)
Annual
Sl. Item 2009-10 2010-11 increase
No. (%)
1. Interest Income 5201 5844 12.36
2. Interest Expenditure 3752 3897 3.87
3. Net Interest Income (1-2) 1449 1947 34.36
4. Non-interest income 680 533 (-21.62)
i. Profit on sale of investments 283 118 (-58.30)
ii. Other non-interest income 397 415 4.53
5.Net Total Income (3+4) 2129 2480 16.49
6.Operating expenses 1072 1433 33.68
i. Staff Expenses 706 1010 43.06
ii. Other operating expenses 366 423 15.57
7. Operating profit 1057 1047 (-0.95)
8. Operating profit 774 929 (-20.03)
(excl. Treasury profit)
9. Provisions and Contingencies 550 523 (-4.91)
10. Net profit 507 524 3.26
Important Profitability Ratios (%)
SI. Item 2009-10 2010-11
No.
1. Yield on funds 7.89 8.03
2. Cost of funds 5.69 5.36
3. Interest spread (1-2) 2.20 2.67
4. Yield on advances 10.26 10.25
5. Cost of deposits 6.21 5.86
6. Yield on investments
- excluding Trading Profit 6.67 6.50
- including Trading Profit 7.05 6.97
7. Other operating expenses to Average 0.56 0.58
working funds
8. Cost-Income Ratio 50.34 57.79
9. Establishment cost to average
working 1.07 1.38
funds
Dividend
Taking into consideration the overall profitability position, the Board
of Directors has recommended a dividend of Rs. 2.50 per Equity Share of
the face value of Rs. 10/- for the year 2010-11, which works out to Rs.
137.34 crore including Dividend Tax.
Capital Adequacy
The capital adequacy ratio stood at 13.88% as on 31.03.2011 vis-a-vis
the Reserve Bank of India norm of 9%. The Tier I capital of the Bank is
X 4458 crore and Tier II is X 1806 crore.
Branch Network
With the opening of 42 branches during the year 2010-11, the network of
branches reached the level of 1200, from the level of 1158 during the
previous fiscal. There were 47 Extension Counters and 2 Satellite
Offices at the beginning of the year 2010-11. Bank opened 2 Extension
Counters (EC) during the year taking the total number of ECs and
Satellite Offices to 51, ie, 49 Extension Counters and 2 Satellite
Offices.
Deposit Mobilisation
Total deposits of the Bank increased from Rs.61932 crore to RS.73248
crore, recording an annual growth rate of 18.27%. CASA deposits
recorded a 21.33% growth, accounting for 25.25% in aggregate deposits.
CASA deposit growth was driven by 24.3% growth in SB deposits, to reach
Rs. 13330 crore during the year.
The average aggregate deposits stood at Rs. 62104 crore during 2010-11,
compared to Rs. 56702 crore during 2009-10. The Bank launched V-Platinum
Current Account Deposit scheme during the year, to improve HNI
clientele base and to improve corporate deposits.
Credit Expansion
During the year 2010-11, Gross Credit increased from RS. 41,935 crore to
Rs.49,222 crore, registering a growth of 17.38%.
Infrastructure Finance
Amongst other sectors, Banks lending to Infrastructure stood at RS.
11,277 crore as at 31st March 2011, accounting for 22.91% of the Gross
Credit. The Bank actively participated in lending to key Infrastructure
segments like Power Generation, Roads/Highways, Ports, Airports and
Educational Institutions. Significant disbursements are also due in the
financial year 2011-12, against the sanctions already in place. While
keeping the pace of growth linked to the huge credit needs of
Infrastructure sector and other core sectors like Industry, Trade and
Services, the thrust was on building a balanced Credit portfolio.
Considering the requirements of the Civil Contractors of Mumbai
Metropolitan area, the Bank has introduced a new scheme under the style
of "V-Contract (Mumbai) Scheme" to exclusively cater to their credit
needs based on the commercial practices prevalent in that area.
Retail Credit
Bank continued to accord priority to its Retail Lending Schemes viz.,
Housing Loan, Education Loan, Jewel Loans etc., in view of the changing
economic scenario and phenomenal growth of purchasing power of the
population across all levels especially of the middle income segment.
The Bank has disbursed Rs. 4588 crore under Retail credit during the year
& the amount outstanding as at March 2011 stood at Rs. 10041 crore. The
Retail Credit Portfolio accounted for 20.40% of the Banks Gross
Credit.
The Bank has disbursed Rs. 597 crore under Housing loan, Rs. 129 crore
under Education loan, Rs. 550 crore under V-Wheels & Rs. 1158 crore under
Jewel loan schemes during the year & the amount outstanding under
Housing loan, Education loan, V-Wheels & Jewel Loan schemes, as on 31st
March 2011, was Rs. 4213 crore, Rs. 603 crore, Rs. 929 crore & Rs. 902 crore
respectively. The year to year growth in Road Transport Operators is
157 % and that under Jewel loan segment is 58 %.
The three major Retail Products viz, Vijaya Home Loan Scheme, V-Rent
scheme and advances against gold jewellery has been comprehensively
revised to make it more user friendly for availing finance without much
hassles. Jewel Shoppe has been set up at 10 centers to give boost to
the Jewel loan segment.
An innovative Retail product namely Vijaya Secured Overdraft scheme
(VSOD) was introduced by the bank to cater to the financial requirement
of mainly Micro and Small Enterprises with liberalized terms and
conditions.
RACPCs are administratively de-linked from Regional Offices and have
been set up as a separate business entity to enable them to
aggressively market Retail lending by disposal of proposal
expeditiously.
Priority Sector Lending
The Bank has been showing significant performance in lending to
Priority sector over the years. Total Priority Sector advances of the
bank have increased to X 14671 crore as at the end of March 2011.
Agricultural Finance
Outstanding agriculture:
Direct Agricultural advances of the Bank as at March 2011 stood at Rs.
3773 crore, as against Rs. 3608 crore as at March 2010, showing an
increase ofRs. 165 crore, registering a growth rate of 4.57 % over March
2010. Total Agricultural advances (with 4.50% cap on Indirect Finance
for agriculture) stood at Rs. 4969 crore.
Disbursements to agriculture:
The Bank has done well with regard to agriculture loan disbursements
during the year. Under Special Agricultural Credit Plan, the Bank has
disbursed Rs. 3961 crore during the year 2010-11, as against the target
of Rs. 6432 crore, which works out to an achievement of 61.58%.
Kisan Credit Card scheme:
During the current year, the bank has issued 21426 Kisan Cards and
disbursed Rs. 256 crore under the Scheme. The performance comes to 62.61
% of the target of 29200 Kisan Cards set for the year.The Bank has
launched ATM enabled Kisan Credit Cards at some select branches for the
benefit of farmers.
Coverage of new farmers:
During the year, the Bank has financed 69704 new farmers and disbursed
Rs. 648 crore under various agricultural activities. The average number
of new farmers financed comes to 131 as against the Government of India
stipulation of minimum of 100 new farmers per rural and semi urban
branch.
Financing Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME):
The advances to Micro Small and Medium Enterprises increased to Rs. 6768
crore as at March 2011 from Rs. 5436 crore as at March 2010, signifying a
year on year growth of 24.50%. As per the directives of RBI, advances
under Micro Enterprises has to be 50% of MSE advances as at March
2011.The Bank has achieved 52% for the year 2010-11. Online
registration of application and tracking system has been put up (w.e.f.
24.12.2010) for speedy disposal of proposals under MSE.
Bank has recently introduced a new scheme titled as "Vijaya Secured
Overdraft" formulated mainly to cater to the credit needs of entities
under MSE category under the Priority sector. During the year 2010-11
the bank has financed Rs. 345 crore under this scheme.
Advances to Weaker Sections:
As at March 2011 ,the outstanding weaker section advances of the Bank
stood at Rs. 3808 crore, registering a growth of 9.99% over March 2010.
Self Help Groups (SHGs):
During the year 2010-11, the Bank has financed 25774 SHGs and disbursed
Rs. 248 crore. Cumulatively, the bank has financed 144031 SHGs and
disbursed Rs. 891 crore, with an outstanding of Rs. 511 crore. Our Bank has
won the award for highest share of SHG business to overall business
among commercial banks operating in Kamataka, for the year 2009-10.
Credit to Women beneficiaries:
Advances to Women beneficiaries stood at Rs. 2784 crore as at March 2011
as against Rs. 2342 crore as at March 2010, showing an increase of Rs. 442
crore, registering a growth rate of 18.87 %. Against the stipulated
benchmark level of 5% of net bank credit to women, the Banks
achievement stood at 6.64 %.
Advances to SC / STs:
Total advances to SC / STs stood at Rs. 807 crore as at March 2011,
against Rs. 705 crore as at March 2010, showing an increase of Rs. 102
crore during the year with a growth rate of 14.47 %.
Credit to Minority Communities:
Advances to Minority Communities stood at Rs. 1411 crore as at March
2011, constituting 9.62 % of total priority sector advances, against
RBI norm of 15%.
Lending under Govt. Sponsored Schemes:
Implementation of Govt, sponsored schemes receive utmost attention of
the Bank. The Banks lendings under various Govt, sponsored schemes are
furnished below:
(Rs. in crore)
Loan amount
SI. Target Groups/ No. of outstanding as at
No. Schemes beneficiaries March 2011
1. PMEGP 12376 85.89
2. SGSY 4557 29.59
3. SJSRY 4237 28.35
4. DRI 3317 6.13
Visveshvarava Grameena Bank :
Visveshvaraya Grameena Bank (VGB), a Regional Rural Bank established by
the bank in 1985, has been making good progress. The VGB has a total
network of 30 branches in Mandya District of Karnataka State. VGB is
fully CBS compliant with effect from 25.08.2010. As at March 2011, the
total deposits and advances of the RRB stood at Rs. 242 crore and Rs. 159
crore respectively. The financials of the VGB have been quite
encouraging.
Financial Inclusion :
The Bank is implementing Financial Inclusion plan on Pan India Basis to
cover 377 villages with population above 2000. As against a target of
75 villages to be covered under Fl the Bank has covered 113 villages in
Karnataka and Kerala states as on 31.03.2011. It is proposed to cover
all the remaining villages under FIP well before the scheduled date
viz., 31st March 2012.
The Bank is also implementing the Electronic Benefit Transfer Scheme
(EBT) of the Government of Karnataka. Under MNREGS, 52178 accounts are
opened and 45028 Smart Cards issued. Similarly 40475 accounts are
opened and 39187 Smart Cards issued under SSP Scheme.
The Jnana Jyothi Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling Trust has
been formed jointly with Syndicate Bank under the model scheme of RBI.
The Trust has already started its centre at Mandya. 2 more centres
viz., Haveri and Dharwad will be activated soon. The Bank has also
joined with other Banks and has set up a Karnataka Farmers Resource
Centre at Bagalkot to reach the rural households more aggressively.
Asset Quality
The Bank continued its focus on maintaining quality assets along with
thrust on preventing fresh slippages. It initiated and continued to
emphasize various measures in this direction, including the following:
. Accounts showing signs of stress / likely default in dues are
identified and treated as Special Watch accounts and are closely
monitored. Wherever feasible, such assets are restructured, with
additional need-based credit limits considered in deserving cases, to
prevent fresh slippages.
. In case of willful defaulters, stringent recovery measures, including
legal options like Securitisation, Lok Adalats / DRTs, etc., are
promptly resorted to.
. To facilitate speedy recovery, Vijaya Adalats are regularly
conducted to settle dues of defaulters amicably.
During the year, Bank could recover Rs. 46.57 crore under 3675 accounts
by way of such settlements.
The gross Non-Performing Assets of the Bank as on March 2011 worked out
to 2.56%, while net NPA ratio was 1.52%. During the year 2010-11, Bank
could effect total cash recovery of Rs. 659 crore (including interest and
recovery under written off Accounts) upgraded NPAs amounting to Rs. 332
crore. Further, the Bank also made provision of Rs. 273 crore for the
unexpected defaults, apart from having a floating provision of Rs. 213
crore as on March 31, 2011. The Provision Coverage Ratio (including
PWO) as at March 2011 worked out to 63.69%. However, as per RBI letter
No. DBOD.No. BP.BC.87/21.04.048/2010-11 the Provision Coverage Ratio as
on 30.09.2010 is 77.95%.
Investment and Fund Management
Total investment portfolio of the Bank increased from X 21107 crore as
on March 31, 2010 to Rs. 25138 crore as on March 31, 2011. The average
yield on investments (excluding profit on sale of investments) during
the year worked out to 6.50% as against 5.79% in 2009-2010. The
liquidity position of the Bank was generally comfortable throughout the
year under review. The Bank also complied with CRR/SLR requirements as
stipulated by Reserve Bank of India consistently during the year.
Implementation of RTGS & NEFT
The Bank joined the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system on June
14, 2004 and has been undertaking customer transactions with effect
from January 12, 2005. The Bank joined the National Electronic Fund
Transfer (NEFT) scheme with effect from December 7, 2006. NEFT facility
has been extended to cover all our RTGS enabled branches/Offices.
Risk Management
Bank has implemented the Basel II Standardized Approach with effect
from March 2009 and the overall Capital Adequacy Ratio as at 31st March
2011 works out to 13.88% which is above the minimum stipulated norm of
9%. In order to facilitate smooth and effective transition to the
advanced approaches, the bank is implementing the Integrated Risk
Management System (IRMS) project. The Bank has already approached RBI
seeking approval for adoption of Internal Model Approach (IMA) for
Market Risk and the Standardized Approach (TSA) for Operational Risk.
Credit Risk
The bank has put in place a comprehensive Credit Risk Management
Policy, which include aspects such as Risk
rating , Risk Based Pricing, Risk Mitigation Strategies etc. The
Banks Credit Risk Management exercise ensures compliance of regulatory
guidelines with regard to fixation of prudential limits, substantial
exposure, preferred sector growth strategies, Credit Approval process,
Loan Review Mechanism etc. During the year, bank took several
initiatives to improve the External Rating coverage. Banks corporate
accounts are now covered under the external rating to extent of 80%.
The bank has also put in place, two dimensional Credit risk rating
software, procured from CRISIL for conducting Risk rating of all Retail
and non retail Loans. The Bank conducts Stress test on Credit Risk in
terms of Stress Test Policy of the Bank.
ALM and Market Risk
ALM and Market Risk of the bank is managed by Asset Liability
Management Committee (ALCO) and Market Risk Management Committee
(MRMC). Appropriate tolerance limits have been stipulated for
mismatches in different time buckets, both for managing liquidity and
interest rate risks. The bank is preparing daily ALM statements for
better management of short term liquidity. Contingency funding plan,
prudential ratios / limits have been set and actual position is
monitored as a part of Liquidity Risk Management. Interest Rate Risk
is measured through Earnings at Risk (EAR) and Duration Gap Analysis
(DGA). Stress Test on Interest Rate Risk, Liquidity Risk, Forex Risks
etc are carried out on quarterly basis. Mid-office reports on treasury
operations are prepared on daily basis.
The VaR Calculation on trading book is being carried out under three
methods viz Historical Simulation, Variance - Covariance and Monte
Carlo simulation on daily basis since 1st April 2010. Further, the
stress testing and back testing of VaR models are being done as per RBI
guidelines on a monthly basis.
Operational Risk
During the year the bank took number of initiatives to improve the
operational risk management framework for migrating to The Standardized
Approach (TSA). Inline with the business Line Mapping Policy, the Bank
computed the capital charge for operational risk under the Standardised
approach (TSA) and appraised the position to ORMC/ RMCB/Board of
Directors. The operational risk losses are reported to the ORMC
regularly. The Board of Directors also reviewed the operational risk
loss data for the year 2009-10. The Bank has constituted a Business
Continuity Management Committee (BCMC) at the Apex Level and various
emergency response teams at HO/RO/Branches to oversee implementation
and management of the Business Continuity and related activities. These
Committees/ Response Teams met periodically.
Basel-ll Compliance
In order to comply with the Basel 11 norms, the Bank has been carrying
out parallel run exercise on the capital adequacy calculation in the
RBI prescribed format, on a quarterly basis and apprising the Board,
apart from submitting the same to RBI.
Besides, Bank has entered into MOU with all the four rating agencies
viz. CRISIL, ICRA, CARE and Fitch, for risk rating of its corporate
clients.
In terms of the Disclosure policy and ICAAP policy, the Bank has
compiled the requisite information and got it vetted by the Quality
Assurance Team for disclosure and submission to the Board and Reserve
Bank of India.
Integrated Risk Management System (IRMS) Project
In order to facilitate smooth and effective transition to the Basel-ll
compliance, the Bank is implementing the Integrated Risk Management
System (IRMS). The IRMS Project consists of six solutions, viz., Credit
Risk Management (CRM), Market Risk Management (MRM), Operational Risk
Management (ORM), Credit Risk Rating Solution (CRR) (Retail &
Non-Retail), Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Funds Transfer
Pricing (FTP) Solution.
International Banking
Banks export credit as at 31.03.2011 stood at Rs. 1078 crore out of
which the quantum of export credit extended in foreign currency was USD
22.81 million. As at March 2011, foreign exchange business turnover of
the Bank stood at Rs. 12854 crore as against Rs. 12530 crore during the
previous financial year.
The Bank is participating in the Rupee drawing arrangement with six
leading exchange houses and two non - resident Banks from Middle East.
Besides, the Bank has extended "Speed Remittance" facility to UAE
Exchange Centre LLC and Al Ansari Exchange UAE to enable the NRIs from
Gulf countries to electronically remit funds to their account with our
branches any where in India.
In addition to this the Bank has introduced "V-Remit Xpress" - a web
based online remittance facility - for the benefit of NRIs residing in
USA to remit money for the credit of their own account or any other
persons account either with our bank or with any bank in India.
Merchant Banking & Allied Activities
Bank is a SEBI registered category I Merchant Banker, Bankers to Issue,
Debenture Trustee and Depository participant. The bank is also
registered as Self Certified Syndicate Bank for accepting IPO/Rights
issue applications under Applications Supported by Blocked Amount
(ASBA).
The bank undertakes Payment Bankers Assignments for payment of
Interest/Dividend/Refund orders of Corporates. Bank also offers
Depository Services to its clients. The Online Trading commenced during
the current financial year.
Government Business
Among various Government business, Bank is collecting Direct and
Indirect tax at its 288 branches. The bank has also introduced online
payment of taxes in all the branches. 153 branches of the bank are
designated to open Public Provident Fund accounts. Besides, this, all
the branches are authorised to disburse State Pension/Central pension.
A separate cell called Centralized Pension Processing Center has been
set-up in HO for centralized payment of pensions of Central Government
pensioners.
Cash Management Services, Agency Arrangements with Banks in India:
The bank has tie up arrangement with other banks for payment of their
Drafts, collection of local cheques with Corporation Bank, Citi Bank,
HSBC, HDFC, ING Vysya, ICICI, Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered
Bank.
Corporate Agency with LIC: Bank has entered into the Corporate Agency
agreement with LIC of India to cater to the life insurance needs of the
customers.
Group Insurance Coverage for borrowers: Bank has entered into an
agreement with M/s Bajaj Allianz Ltd for Group coverage of individual
borrowers.
Money Transfer Services (Conventional and Online): Bank is a sub-agent
for money transfer services of MoneyGram and XpressMoney. Bank has
entered into a tie-up with Times of Money Ltd for online transfer of
funds (Remit2lndia) as an additional service to NRIs.
Tie-up with Payment Gateways: Bank has entered into tie-up with Times
of Money Ltd for our Internet Banking Customers for Online payment of
goods and services purchased/availed. Besides, the Bank also has tie-up
with other Payment Gateways namely Bill Desk, C C Avenue and Tech
Process Solutions Ltd.
Tie-ups for Vehicle Loans: Bank has tied up with M/s Toyota Motors Ltd,
M/s Tata Motors Ltd, M/s Ashok Leyland Ltd, M/s Mahindra and Mahindra
Ltd and M/s Hyundai Motors Ltd to extend vehicle loans for personal
use.
Credit Card Business
The billing has been centralized at Card Division with Credit Card
billing being debited from Card Division, Head Office. At the end of
the financial year, the total card issued by the bank stood at 148978.
As on 31.03.2011, the Credit Card turn over is Rs. 43194 crore as against
the turnover of Rs. 44174 crore as on 31.03.2010.
The total number of merchants enrolled by the bank for the year stood
at 1203 as against 1098 merchants as on 31.03.2010. The bank makes
direct payments to merchants maintaining account at our Core Banking
branches. For few other merchants maintaining accounts with other
banks, NEFT of Reserve Bank of India is utilized for payment.
Debit Card
There has been good increase in the issue of Debit Cards. We have
totally issued 15.21 lakh Debit/ATM cards as on March 31, 2011 as
compared to 11.35 lakh cards issued during the financial year as on
March 31, 2010. The Debit Card turnover was Rs. 169.80 crore as against Rs.
95 crore as on March 31, 2010.
To provide prompt & better customer service, V-lnstant Debit Cards have
been launched wherein the customer will get Debit Card immediately on
opening of the account.
Marketing Setup
Marketing Cell at the Banks Head Office is actively engaged in
designing new products, conducting marketing campaigns in potential
areas to popularize our retail products, reviewing and fine tuning
existing products, taking measures to strengthen CASA base, designing
pamphlets/posters/ brochures/ mailers for marketing activities,
percolating the perceptions of the Top Management to grass root level,
conducting workshops on products and services of the bank and creating
awareness on technology-backed Alternate Delivery Channels services
offered by the Bank like V-Net Banking, RTGS/NEFT, V-Mobile Banking and
SMS Alerts.
In order to nurture the account holders in the new generation segment,
V-GenUTH SB Account and the niche segment V- Platinum SB account
holders, a number of initiatives were under taken. V-GenUTH SB account
holders maintaining balance of Rs. 25,000 and above were offered Blue
colored School bags with the V-GenUTH logo. V-GenUTH Drawing
Competition was held across the country for school children with
attractive prizes. V-GenUTH Hungama event for children were conducted
by all Regions in apartment complexes to popularize the product. The
25th V-GenUTH Quiz Contest for High School children of Karnataka State
was held at Bangalore. The highly popular Quiz Contest has become an
iconic calendar event, associated with V-GenUTH SB and V-GenUTH Unnati
RD products for the generation next.
To nurture the V-Platinum SB account segment, account holders were
offered laptop bags, Gift packs of 4 Audio CDs, and complimentary
cinema tickets for two, depending upon the balance. In addition to
this, the young section in this segment in the age group of 20 to 30
years was offered "Wildrcraft" laptop bags. V-Platinum Current account
holders were offered Divine Cards for viewing live proceedings in
places of worship in India.
Publicity and Public Relations
During the Financial Year 2010-11, the bank carried out several major
advertisement campaigns in print media in English, Hindi and regional
languages throughout the country to enhance the visibility of the bank
and its products. The bank has also carried out a corporate / product
advertisement campaign in Radio Mirchi in its 32 stations during the
World Cup Cricket. Simultaneously, the Bank is also continuing the
outdoor publicity projects aimed at achieving heightened visibility
through displays at Railway stations and bus stands and hoardings at
prominent public places, highways and airport roads.
Customer Service and Redressal of Complaints
There is a well defined Grievances Redressal Mechanism in the Bank and
efforts are made to resolve the complaints within the time frame.
Customer complaints are resolved completely to the satisfaction of
customers. The Bank has constituted Customer Service Committees at
branch level and Standing Committee of Customer Service at HO level,
which includes representative from the customers. These Committees meet
periodically to evaluate and monitor customer service and address
deficiencies. Customer Service Committee of the Board is also reviewing
customer service on quarterly basis.
Banking Codes and Standards Board of India (BCSBI)
Bank, being a member of BCSBI has adopted the voluntary Codes
formulated by BCSBI i.e. (i) Code of Banks Commitment to Customers
(ii) Code of Banks Commitment to Micro and Small Enterprises. Bank
has formulated and complied with several policies as per the guidelines
of BCSBI. A session on customer service incorporating the provisions of
the Codes has been included in the staff general banking training
programmes in order to comply with the Codes in true letter and spirit.
Information Technology
The Bank has implemented Integrated Human Resources Management System
(HRMS), Integrated Treasury Management system (ITMS), and Integrated
Risk Management solution (IRMS). ITMS and HRMS have been
operationalised and integrated with the Core Banking System. All major
modules of these projects are live now.
Core Banking Solution (CBS):
The bank has implemented Core Banking Solution at all the branches with
centralized database as on 28th March 2009 and covered 99.98% business
with pending implementation of JND module. The present status of the
branches/offices under CBS is here under:
CBS status as on 31.03.2011
CBS-Branches 1200
Extension counters in CBS 44
Offices including service branches 105
Total 1349
The data centre of the bank is located at Head Office Building
Bangalore and Disaster Recovery Centre (DRC) has been set-up at Mumbai.
Alternative Delivery Channels
In order to ensure that technology driven Alternate Delivery Channels
are utilized to the mutual advantage of the customers and the Bank,
Marketing Cell has undertaken a number of activities. Mailers were sent
to customers highlighting the advantages of using Alternate delivery
Channels like internet banking, use of Debit Card, on-line purchases,
funds transfer through RTGS/NEFT etc. In all the training programmes of
the Staff College, one session on Alternate Delivery Channel is
conducted for the benefit of the frontline staff. In order to ensure
that these facilities percolate to the customer, staff members are
being familiarized with these channels through workshops.
SMS Alerts:
As part of our continuous efforts to provide speedy and efficient
technology based service for the benefit of our customers, Bank
introduced in July 2009 SMS/e-mail alerts for financial transactions
through finacle. As on 31.03.2011 there were 693726 registered users.
V-Mobile
Launched in September 2009, the product offers balance enquiry, mini
statements, funds transfer, bill payment, mobile currency charging
facilities etc. As on 31.03.2011 there were 22545 registered users
across 21 Regions.
Internet Banking
V-Net Banking, the Internet banking module of the Bank, facilitates
features like online funds transfer to other Banks through NEFT/RTGS,
Online Registration of beneficiary, availability of latest challan
formats for remittance of service tax, Central Excise etc in addition
to the earlier facilities like balance enquiry, account statement,
intra bank fund transfer, transaction related SMS alerts, payment of
indirect taxes, direct taxes and utility bill payments etc. With all
the branches working on Core Banking platform, all customers of the
Bank can avail this facility with the convenience of accessing and
transacting in their account from any location at any time through
Internet. The Bank has initiated steps to implement two-factor
authentication (2FA) for internet transactions. So far, 68575 retail
clients and 8477 corporate clients are enrolled under the V-Net banking
module.
ATMs
110 more ATMs were operationalised during the year 2010-11, taking the
number of ATMs to 545 as at the end of March 2011. Banks customers
have now access to over 70000 ATMs connected under National financial
Switch (NFS) across the country.
Cheque Truncation system
As directed by the Reserve Bank of India, the Bank has implemented
cheque truncation system in NCR of Delhi. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
has mandated National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to
operationalise CTS in Chennai by March 2011. As per the roadmap of
NPCI, Grid Clearing with Chennai as the hub has been envisaged for the
States of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala covering 18 centres. In the
initial phase, CTS will be operationalised in Chennai by April 2011.
Vijaya Bank is also ready to participate in CTS as and when live
operations are started.
Human Resources Management
Manpower & Staff Productivity :
The total staff strength of the Bank stood at 11,415 in March 2011 as
compared to 11,565 in March 2010. Of the total staff, 5,048 are
Officers, 3,904 Clerical Staff, 2,127 Sub- staff, and 336 Part-time
Employees in the subordinate cadre. The number of women employees as at
the end of March 2011 stood at 2,346 consisting of 890 Officers and
1,456 Award Staff constituting 20.55 % of total employees in the Bank.
As at the end of March 2011 there were 203 employees belonging to
Handicapped Category and 576 employees belonging to Ex-Servicemen
Category.
Business per employee as of March 2011 is Rs. 11.05 crore against X 9.30
crore for the financial year ending March 2010.
Recruitment:
During the year the Bank has appointed 590 Probationary Clerks. Bank
has also appointed 47 Part Time Sweepers in 1/3rd Scale wages. The Bank
has initiated the process of recruitment of 893 officers in different
grades/scales, through direct recruitment mode as well as through
campus recruitment mode.
In addition to the above the bank had also conducted Campus Recruitment
Exercise to recruit newly qualified Chartered Accountants. Bank has
initiated the process of appointing 235 Peons. Bank is in the process
of appointing another 250 Part Time Sweeper in 1/3rd scale wages.
Promotions
The promotions effected during the year 2010-11 are furnished
hereunder:
SI. Promotion from Promotion to Total
No. promoted
1 TEGS-VI TEGS-VII 9
2 SMGS-V TEGS-VI 18
3 SMGS-IV SMGS-V 40
4 MMGS-III SMGS-IV 142
5 MMGS-II MMGS-III 269
6 JMGS-I MMGS-II 395
7 Clerical JMGS-I 233
Training :
The training system in the Bank has been strengthened by providing
additional competent manpower and increasing the budgetary allocation.
The courses have beer redesigned keeping in mind the essential inputs
requirec for the employees to effectively handle the present & future
assignments and to perform their duties and responsibilities
effectively in the highly competitive tech-based customer driven
banking environment. The Bank is also impartinc training to its
employees through some reputed externa training institutions in certain
specialized areas like Treasury Management, Risk Management, FOREX, HR,
Marketing, etc. During the last financial year the Bank has imparted
training to 6,777 employees constituting 59.40 % of the total
employees. Out of which, 6,175 employees had undergone training in the
Banks own establishments and 602 were trained at the reputed external
training institutions including some overseas institutions.
SC/ST Employees :
Out of the total manpower of 11,415 as at the end of March 2011, 1,724
employees belong to SC category and 605 to ST category. A separate Cell
for SC/ST has been created in Personnel Dept, HO to look into the
matters pertaining to the SC/ST employees and also to supervise prompt
implementation of Government of India guidelines in service matters in
respect of SCs/STs. SC/ST Cells are functioning in all the Regional
Offices as well. Each Cell has a designated liaison officer to attend
to the grievances of the SC/ST employees. At the Head Office, one of
the officers in Top Executive Cadre has been designated as the Chief
Liaison Officer for SC/ST employees in the Bank and he is being
assisted by a separate Cell consisting of senior officials. The Chief
Liaison Officer is involved in all the policy decisions concerning
SC/ST employees. Besides, quarterly meetings are being held between
representatives of SC/ ST employees welfare association and the
management. Relationship between the Bank and SC/ST employees
association continues to be cordial. The Bank is arranging
pre-recruitment/ pre-promotion training for SCs/STs regularly.
Further, the Bank has designated one General Manager as Chief Liaison
Officer to attend to the grievances of OBC and Minority Community
Employees. Our Bank is complying with all the Policy Guidelines laid
down by the Govt, of India pertaining to reservation of posts for SC/ST
employees, OBC & Minority employees including Persons with Disability.
Staff Relation :
The pro-active and humanistic approach undertaken by the Bank has
yielded positive results and the Bank is showing progressive growth
consistently with the collective efforts of the management and
employees of the Bank. The climate is positive and the same is echoed
in the form of exponential growth of the Bank during the financial year
ending March 2011. The industrial relations in the Bank have been
cordial and harmonious. There was no agitation or unrest during the
year by the employees relating to issues pertaining to our Bank. The
consultative committee meetings and negotiating committee meetings were
held with the representatives of the recognized unions at regular
intervals to sort out the grievances of the employees and settle the
disputes, if any, amicably and the said meetings are attended by the
top executives of the Bank.
Sports Activities :
During the year under reference, Bank continued to accord emphasis on
promotion of Sports and Sports personalities on its rolls. Several
sports personnel of the Bank participated in the various events and won
prizes during the year.
BASKETBALL:
Our Basketball team participated and won the Karnataka State Senior
Division League Championship & Mahindra NBA League Championship held in
Bangalore during September-October 2010. Sri. Sanjay Raj and Sri.
Srinivas Naik have represented Karnataka State for the National
basketball Championship held at New Delhi during January 2011. Sri
Srinivasa Gowda, Sri Basavaraj & Sri Srinivasa Naik have represented
the Karnataka State in the National Games held at Ranchi during
February 2011.
CRICKET:
Sri. R. Vinay Kumar has represented the Indian Cricket Team for the
T-20 world Championship 2010-11 held in the West Indies. He has also
been nominated as captain of the Karnataka State team for Ranji Trophy.
Sri. C.M.Goutham and Sri. S.I. Akshay have represented the Karnataka
State for Buchi Babu Tournament held at Chennai. Sri. R. Vinay Kumar
and Sri. CM. Goutham have also represented the South Zone team for the
Duleep trophy and Deodhar trophy championships 2010-11.
KABADDI :
Our Kabaddi Team participated in the Karnataka State level tournament
held at Bangalore and won the Title. Sri. K Manoj, member of our
Kabaddi team has been selected to attend the National Kabaddi Coaching
Camp held at SAI Sports Complex, Sonipet during October 2010.
WEIGHT LIFTING:
Sri. S. Prakasha, member of our weight lifting team, working at our
Vanivilas Road Branch, Bangalore as Asst. Manager, participated and
secured second place [silver medal- in 77kg weight class] in the state
weight lifting championship held in Puttur, Dakshin Karnataka.
Staff welfare measures :
The Bank is having various staff welfare schemes such as Canteen
Subsidy, Conveyance expenses reimbursement,
Annual Health Check up, Health Clinic at HO, Annual Medical Aid to the
employees retired on superannuation, Newspaper reimbursement, Grant of
Silver Jubilee awards, House Rent Reimbursement, Holiday Homes at
Bangalore, Mysore, Ooty, Delhi & Mumbai, etc.,
The Bank is having a separate Staff Welfare Fund Trust with an
objective to provide welfare facilities to the employees and their
dependents viz., Awarding scholarships to the wards of the employees,
reimbursement of residual claim of hospitalization expenses,
reimbursement of cost of spectacles, funeral expenses to the dependents
of the deceased employee and incentive to the employees who retire from
the services of the bank on attaining the age of superannuation etc.,
The bank is also administering Family Welfare Scheme under which
amounts collected from the members of scheme are distributed among the
family members (nominees) of deceased employees.
Human Resources Management System :
With a view to streamline the process of faster decision making and
enable error-free data management pertaining to the employees at a
centralized location at Head Office, the Bank has implemented HRMS
(Peoplesoft) Software.
Housekeeping
Reconciliation with regard to all inter bank transactions have been
drawn upto 31.03.2011. As against the Reserve Bank of India Benchmark
of six months for reconciliation of outstanding inter branch entries,
our present status is 3 months. All outstanding entries under different
sensitive accounts are being followed up promptly. Except entries
relating to pending court cases, all other long outstanding entries
have been eliminated.
Internal Inspection
The Bank has put in place a well-defined Audit policy. The Audit
Committee of the Board oversees the performance of audit functions on a
regular basis, providing guidance and directions for improvement in the
audit system and internal controls in the Bank.
The Bank conducts regularly Risk Based Internal Audit. The Bank has
conducted Risk Based Internal Audit of 777 branches out of the 777
programmed branches.
In addition, inspection of 38 Forex Branches, 12 Service Branches, 29
Currency Chests, 10 Regional Offices and 9 Head Office Departments were
conducted during the year. Branches are also subjected to IS Audit in
accordance with the IS Audit Policy.
Bank has covered 77.31% of its business under Concurrent Audit by
external firms of Chartered Accountants whereas 16 branches were
subjected to Concurrent Audit by our Internal Inspectors (viz., Total
271 including 5 H.O. Departments). Bank is making use of Information
Technology in its audit system including Automation in Risk Based
Internal Audit System (RBIA).
KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER (KYC). ANTI MONEY LAUNDERING (AMD AND COMBATING OF
FINANCING OF TERRORISM (CFT)
Bank has a Policy on "Know Your Customer", "Anti Money Laundering" and
"Combating of Financing of Terrorism". It is being overseen by the KYC
Cell constituted at H.O. and at Regional Offices by a designated Nodal
Officer. The policy Guidelines was first issued in 2005 and is being
updated from time to time.
KYC compliance for old accounts was achieved in April 2010. The ongoing
implementation of KYC Norms and AML guidelines are being checked by the
Internal Inspectors and Concurrent Auditors, Vigilance inspectors and
Executives on their Branch visit. The Nodal Officer overlooks to the
implementation of the KYC norms at the branches and submits a monthly
certificate confirming implementation of KYC Norms. The top Management
is being informed of the developments periodically.
Now a System support is also available to know the level of KYC Norms
of any account whenever a new cheque book is applied for.
The necessary changes are made in the Account Opening Forms to collect
details on KYC Norms, Customer Profile and Risk Categorisation. System
support is made to check the level of KYC compliance in an account
before a cheque book is issued to any account.
Implementation of Anti Money Laundering :
A System support, to check the customers names with that in the UN
list of terrorists and also on the level of KYC compliance in each
account is made available. As a part of Anti money laundering control
transactions are being viewed at H.O. through exclusive AMLock
Software. System support is also available, whenever a new account is
opened, to get the name checked with the UN List of Terrorists and
entities. Monitoring of large value transactions, generation of; Cash
Transaction Reports on cash transactions of Rs. Ten lakhs and above,
Suspicious Transaction Reports and Counterfeit Currency Reports are
being carried out through the AMLock software.
The branches and the currency chests are instructed to inform to the
KYC Celi and submit Counterfeit Currency Reports as and when it is
found. Based on the information a CCR is generated at H.O. through the
System and is being submitted to FIU-IND.
The Staff and Officers are being imparted the training on KYC, AML and
CFT at the Staff Training College.
Vigilance
The Vigilance Department at Head Office is headed by Chief Vigilance
Officer of the rank of Chief General Manager who is on deputation from
State Bank of Hyderabad. The Fraud Prevention & Monitoring Cell is also
functioning under the Vigilance Department. The Vigilance Department
overseas all vigilance functions of the Bank as per the guidelines of
Central Vigilance Commission. Cases of frauds involving Rs. 1 lakh &
above are placed before the Board of Directors, reports forwarded to
RBI as and when frauds are detected and reported. The Audit Committee
of the Board is also apprised of frauds of Rs. 1 lakh & above on
quarterly basis. In compliance with RBI guidelines, a Special Committee
of the Board is constituted to review large value frauds involving Rs. 1
crore & above. After studying modus operandi of frauds detected, Bank
issues suitable instructions to the field functionaries as a preventive
Vigilance measure. In addition, Vigilance Department carries out
surprise inspection of branches, concentrating on preventive vigilance.
These are done by Field Vigilance Officers stationed at Regional
Offices. All efforts are made to plug the loopholes in the exiting
system to prevent recurrence of similar frauds and to strengthen the
preventive vigilance.
Compliance
Board approved Compliance Policy is a requirement under the extant RBI
guidelines and accordingly, the Bank has adopted Compliance Policy. The
Compliance Department, H.O. ensures compliance with various
communications received at Head Office from Govt of India, Reserve Bank
of India, IBA and others by sending all such communications to the
concerned operational Departments for necessary action. The compliance
Department is headed by the Chief Compliance Officer who is of the rank
of a Deputy General Manager.
Right to Information Act. 2005
Government of India has enacted Right to Information Act, 2005 which
has come into force on October 12, 2005. The Act provides right to
every citizen to secure/ access to information under the control of
Public Authorities, consistent with interest. It aims to promote
openness, transparency and accountability in administration and in
relation to matter connected therewith or incidental thereto.
The second line Executive at Regional Office is designated as the
Public Information Officer and the Regional Head of the Regional Office
is designated as the Appellate Authority under the Act. At the Head
Office Deputy General Manager (R&R) is designated as Public Information
officer and General Manager (R&R) of the Bank as the Appellate
Authority.
Information sought under the Act is being provided within the
prescribed time frame. During 2010-11 bank received and disposed of 586
applications and 47 appeals under the Act.
Security Arrangements
The Bank has a well established Security set-up within the Banks
organizational structure with clear cut delegation of authority and
responsibility.
The Department has reviewed and strengthened security arrangements at
all Currency Chests and Bank branches. The Regional Security Officers
carry-out Branch Inspection visits at regular intervals to assess the
security arrangements in vogue and suggest means for strengthening
these arrangements. The Regional Security Officers maintain close
liaison with the law enforcing agencies. The security arrangements in
the Bank have been geared up to meet the prevailing security scenario.
Bank security is being strengthened to be more effective, modern and an
unobtrusive Security System. The Access Control System at all Banks
Currency Chests has been strengthened in terms of RBI guidelines. A
proper system of regulating access to Currency Chest Strong Rooms and
proper records of entry into / exit from the Vault Room of the chest is
being maintained. Biometric access control systems have been installed
at all currency chest of the Bank to strengthen access control
measures.
Essential and mandatory security arrangements in terms of RBI/ IBA
guidelines are provided to almost all branches. Security Alarm Systems
are installed at all branches and currency chests. Strong Room
conforming to RBI specification are provided to 1100 branches.
The Bank has a total of 29 (twenty nine) currency chests. Police
guards have been provided to 28 currency chests. The Bank has
outsourced round the clock guarding of
Bhubaneshwar Currency Chest to a Private Security Agency sponsored by
DGR. Efforts are continuing for deployment of Armed Police Guards at
Bhubaneshwar Currency Chest.
Training including firing practice for Armed Guards deployed at
currency chests / branches is imparted on an annual basis. Security
Committees formed at Regional Offices and at Head Cffice meet
oenodicaily to review security aspects CCTV Surveillance System have
been installed at 206 identified vulnerable branches in the first
phase, keeping in view the threat perception, volume of cash and
valuables handled and need for continuous surveillance. CCTV systems
shall be installed at remaining vulnerable branches in a phased manner.
Implementation of Official Language
Bank could achieve Hindi correspondence percentage of 86.61% in area
A, 90.02% in area B and 64.35% in area C as on 31.03.2011, thanks
to enterprise-vide initiatives and efforts.
Ten of the Banks Regional Offices conducted Hindi symposium in which
teachers & students of various Colleges/Universities, customers and
staff members participated. Special Hindi workshops were conducted for
124 Bank Executives. Training on Unicode is being imparted in all
Hindi Workshops as per the recommendation of Parliamentary Committee on
Official Language. 77 Hindi workshops were conducted for staff members
in which 1350 staff members were trained. The Bank has a Bilingual
website which is updated from time-to-time.
The Parliamentary Committee on Official Language (Draft and Evidence
Committee) had discussions with the Town Official Language
Implementation Committees (TOLIC) of Coimbatore and Jhansi in which our
branches participated. The Third Sub-Committee on Parliamentary
Committee on Official Language inspected Regional Office, Kochi and
appreciated the work done by the Bank in progressive use ofO.L. Hindi.
Awards
The Bank has been awarded I prize in Region C in the competition for
Progressive Use of Hindi under Reserve Bank Rajbhasha Shield Scheme for
the year 2009-10.
BTM Layout Branch was awarded II Prize under Non-Member Office Category
and Staff College, Bangalore was awarded II Prize under Training Centre
Category by TOLIC, Bangalore for effective Implementation of Official
Language for the year 2009-10. Regional Office, Mangalore was awarded
II Prize by TOLIC, Mangalore ; Sadashivpet, Pune branch was awarded III
Prize by TOLIC, Pune ; Regional Office, Hassan was awarded II Prize
under Public Sector Bank Category by TOLIC, Hassan and Regional Office,
Delhi was awarded III Prize by TOLIC, Delhi.
The staff members working In Bangaore city participated in the
Inter-Bank competitions conducted under the aegis of TOLIC. 12
competitions were conducted, in which our Bank bagged 5 prizes.
Under the Banks Internal Rajbhasha Shield Scheme for the year 2009-10
Department of Information Technology was awarded I Prize, Staff
College-Bangalore II Prize and Card Division was awarded III Prize
under HO Department Category for effective implementation of Official
Language. Under Best Region Category Nagpur Region was awarded I
Prize, Mumbai Region II Prize and Chandigarh Region III Prize.
Corporate Social Responsibility
As a responsible and responsive corporate citizen, Vijaya Bank
consistently engages itself in community and social investment.
For the cause of promoting education, the Bank contributed Rs. 50,000/-
to the Malnad Progressive Education Society, Honavar, Uttara Kannada
District, towards construction of a new building to house its CBSE
School. The Bank has also contributed towards purchase of sports
equipment to Govt. Higher Primary School, Belve, Udupi District.
In a move towards promoting healthcare, the Bank has contributed Rs.
3,00,000/- to the Sevekshethra Hospital, Bangalore, managed by the
Canara Bank Relief & Welfare Society towards purchase of 3 Multi
Parameter Patient Monitor equipment. The Bank has also spent Rs. 30,000/-
per year to provide free treatment to poor patients by providing bed
charges and cost of medicines for 2 beds at Nazareth Hospital, Lucknow.
Bank contributed Rs. 20 lakh for the Vijaya Rural Development Foundation
(VRDF) to conduct various trainings, free health camps, scholarships to
meritorious students hailing from villages and studying in government
schools, etc.
Vijava Rural Development Foundation:
Vijaya Rural Development Foundation was promoted by the bank in 1990 at
Mangalore. During the year, VRDF has conducted 108 training /awareness
programmes, covering a wide range of subjects, benefiting 6360 persons.
Free health camps have also been organised for the benefit of rural
poor. The Foundation has also granted scholarships to poor meritorious
students hailing from villages and studying in government schools. The
Foundation has expanded its activities to other districts like Haveri,
Dharwad and Mandya, where the Bank has Lead Bank Responsibility. Bank
has granted Rs. 20 lakhs to the Foundation during the current year for
diversification of activities and expansion of their service to other
areas.
VIBSETIs (Viiava Bank Self-Employment Training Institutes):
The bank has established a self-employment training institute called
Vijaya Bank Self Employment Training Institute (VIBSETI) in Mandya on
1-1-2000. The institute has its own Campus at Mandya with residential
facilities for the trainees. It has been conducting various vocational
training / skill-upgradation / awareness programmes and product
development workshops etc. During the current year, the Institute has
conducted 60 Programmes involving 475 training days and trained 3267
beneficiaries, of whom 3142 have settled by setting up own ventures /
gainful self-employment. The Bank has also established another VIBSETI
at Haveri, on 1.9.2003. VIBSETI, Haveri, has conducted 73 programmes
involving 284 training days and trained 2893 candidates, of whom 2584
have settled down with various gainful self-employment ventures.During
the current year the Bank has opened one more VIBSETI at Indore, which
started functioning from 03.02.2011 and conducted one training
programme during the year benefitting 14 people.
Board Meetings and meetings of other Sub-Committees of the Board During
the year, 12 Meetings of the Board of Directors, 23 Meetings of the
Management Committee of the Board, 10 Meetings of the Audit Committee
of the Board, 4 Meetings of the Directors Promotion committee, 7
Meetings of the Risk Management Committee of the Board, 5 Meetings of
the Committee to Review Large Value Frauds of Rs. 1 crore and above, 1
Meeting of the Remuneration Committee, 1 Meeting of the Nomination
committee, 5 Meetings of the Customer Service Committee, 4 Meetings of
the Shareholders/ Investors Grievances Committee, 17 Meetings of the
Share Transfer Committee, 1 Meeting of the Committee to consider
appeals preferred by employees against final orders passed by Chairman
& Managing Director as Disciplinary Authority and 1 Meeting of the
Share Allotment Committee were held.
Board of Directors
During the year 2010-11, the following changes have taken place in the
Constitution of Banks Board:
1. Smt. Suma Varma, was nominated as RBI Director, vice Shri. K
Venkatappa w.e.f 30.07.2010.
2. Shri. G B Singh, Government Nominee Director retired from the
services on attaining his superannuation on 30.09.2010.
3. Shri. L K Meena has been nominated as Government Nominee Director
w.e.f. 29.10.2010 vice Shri. G B Singh
4. Shri. Suresh Kamath has been appointed as Workmen Director vice
Shri. P Shantharam Shetty w.e.f. 02.11.2010
5. Shri. Nishank Kumar Jain, Non Official Director ceased to be the
Director of the Bank w.e.f. 02.01.2011, on completion of his three year
tenure.
The Banks Board as on 31st March 2011 comprised the following
Directors :
1. Shri. Albert Tauro, Chairman & Managing Director
2. Smt. Shubhalakshmi Panse, Executive Director
3. Shri. L K Meena, Government Nominee Director
4. Smt. Suma Varma, RBI Nominee Director
5. Shri. Ashok Kumar, I.A.S (Retd.), Shareholder Director
6. Shri. Ashok Kumar Shetty, Shareholder Director
7. Shri. S Ananthan, Shareholder Director
8. Shri. Ranjan Shetty, Officer-employee Director
9. Shri. Sridhar Cherukuri, Non-Official Director
10. Shri. B Ibrahim, Non Official Director
11. Shri. Suresh Kamath, Workmen Employee Director
The Board of Directors placed on record its appreciation of the
valuable services rendered by Shri. K Venkatappa, Shri. G B Singh,
Shri. P Shantharam Shetty, and Shri. Nishank Kumar Jain, Directors
during their respective tenure in the Bank.
Acknowledgement
The Board of Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for
the excellent support and co-operation extended to the Bank by all
customers, shareholders, staff members, financial institutions and
other Banks, the Reserve Bank of India, the State Governments, the
Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Government of India in
improving its overall performance during the year 2010-11.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Head Office, Bangalore H.S. Upendra Kamath
Dated the 28th April, 2011 Chairman & Managing Director
Mar 31, 2010
The Board of Directors have pleasure in presenting the 30th Annual
Report of the Bank along with the Audited Balance Sheet as on March 31,
2010 and the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended March 31, 2010.
21. Housekeeping
Reconciliation with regard to all inter bank transactions has been
drawn up to 31.03.2010. As against the Reserve Bank of India Benchmark
of six months for reconciliation of outstanding inter branch entries,
Banks present status is 3 months. All outstanding entries under
different sensitive accounts are also being followed up promptly.
Except entries relating to pending court cases, all other long
outstanding entries have been eliminated.
22. Internal Inspection
The Bank has put in place a well-defined Audit policy. The Audit
Committee of Board oversees the performance of audit functions on a
regular basis, providing guidance and directions for improvement in the
audit system and internal controls in the Bank.
The Bank conducts regu æ l Risk Based Internal Audit and Surprise
Inspect i- In addition, inspection of 41 Forex Branches, 12 Services
Branches, 27 Currency Chests, 10 Regional Offices and 7 Head Office
Departments were conducted during the year. Branches are also
subjected to IS Audit in accordance with the IS Audit Policy
Bank has covered 76 54% of its business under concurrent audit by
external firms of Chartered Accountants whereas 17 branches were
subjected to Concurrent Audit by our Internal Inspectors. Bank is
making use of Information Technology in its audit system including
Automation in Risk Based Internal Audit System (RBIA),
Know Your Customer / Anti Money Laundering.
Due to technological advancement, Money Launderers move funds faster
across continents making detection and prevention thereof difficult.
Bank has taken several initiatives to be more vigilant while opening
account as well as in monitoring operations more closely, as per the
guidelines under Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
- Bank has a Policy on Know Your Customer & Anti Money Laundering
in place as per the guidelines issued by Reserve Bank of India and
Indian Banks Association.
- Account Opening Forms have also been modified to capture the risk
category of the customers.
- Anti-Money Laundering Software (AML Software) for detecting
suspicious transactions in CBS environment has been installed and
Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) are being generated and submitted
to FIU, India. The Counterfeit Currency Reports (CCRs) are also being
sent to FIU (I) as per the guidelines.
- Cash Transaction Report (CTR) in Electronic form is also regularly
submitted to Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), India on a monthly
basis.
Bank has included a special session in training programmes to sensitize
the staff on the importance of and adherences to Know Your Customer/
Anti Money Laundering concepts
23. Vigilance
The Vigilance Department at the Banks Head Office is headed by Chief
Vigilance Officer in the rank of Chief General Manager. The Fraud
Prevention & Monitoring Ceil is also functioning under the Vigilance
Department. The Vigilance Department overseas all vigilance functions
of the Bank as per the guidelines of Central Vigilance Commission.
Cases of frauds involving Rs.1 lakh & above are placed before the Board
of Directors, reports forwarded to RBI as and when frauds are detected
and reported. The Audit Committee of the Board is also apprised of
frauds of Rs.1 lakh & above on quarterly basis. In compliance with RBI
guidelines, a Special Committee of the Board is constituted to review
large value frauds involving Rs.1 Crore & above. After studying modus
operandi of frauds detected, Bank issues suitable instructions to the
field functionaries as a preventive Vigilance measure. Bank has also
put in place "Whistle- Blowers" Policy; accordingly, it is the bounden
duty of staff members to report to the Chief Vigilance Officer/
Executive Director/ Chairman & Managing Director the incidence of
fraud/malpractices, etc. which come to their knowledge in the course of
their day-to-day functioning.
Further, the Vigilance Department carries out surprise inspection of
branches, concentrating on preventive vigilance by Field Vigilance
Officers stationed at Regional Offices. All efforts are made to plug
the loopholes in the existing system to prevent recurrence of similar
frauds and to strengthen the preventive vigilance machinery.
24. Compliance
Board approved Compliance Policy is a requirement under the extant RBI
guidelines and accordingly, the Bank adopted a Compliance Policy. The
Compliance Department, H.O. ensures compliance with various
communications received at Head Office from Govt, of India, Reserve
Bank of India, IBAand others by sending all such communications to the
concerned operational Departments for necessary action. The Compliance
Department is headed by the Chief Compliance Office- who is in the rank
of a Deputy General Manager.
25. Right to Information Act. 2005
Government of India has enacted the Right to Information Act, 2005
which has come into force on October 12, 2005. The Act provides for
right to every citizens to secure access to information under the
control of public authorities, consistent with public interest. It aims
to promote openness, transparency and accountability in administration
and in relation to matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
The second line Executive at the Regional Offices are designated as the
Public Information Officer and the Regional Heads are designated as the
Appellate Authority under the Act. At the Head Office, a Deputy General
Manager is designated as the Public Information Officer and a General
Manager as the Appellate Authority.
As per the provisions of the Act, various information sought under the
Act is being provided within the prescribed time frame. During the year
2009-10, the Bank received 377 applications and 52 appeals under the
Act and the same have been responded to by the Bank.
26. Security Arrangements
The Bank has a well-established Security set-up, facilitating all the
essential and mandatory security arrangements at branches and currency
chests as per RBI/IBA guidelines. 1056 Branches of the Bank are
provided with strong room conforming to RBI specification. However,
branches without strong room as per RBI specification are proposed to
be shifted to new premises in a phased manner. CCTV Surveillance System
has been installed at select branches keeping in view the threat
perception, volume of cash and valuables handled and need for
continuous surveillance.
The Bank has 29 currency chests. Police guards have been provided to 28
currency chests. A private security agency sponsored by Directorate
General of Resettlement has been arranged for round the clock guarding
of Banks Bhubaneshwar Currency Chest.
Training, including firing practice organized for Armed Guards deployed
at currency chests / branches, is imparted on an annual basis. Security
Committees formed at Regional Offices and at the Head Office meet
periodically to review various security aspects.
The Bank has 414 Armed Guerds posted to vulnerable branches / cash
escort duties at currency chests and for guarding Head Office.
There were no incidents of Dacoity /Robbery, except, eight incidents of
Burglary at branches reported. However, there was no loss of cash or
property.
27. Progressive Use of Hindi
Bank could achieve Hindi correspondence percentage of 94.58% in area
A, 90.87% in area B and 69.63% in aûea C as on 31.03.2010, thanks
to enterprise-vide initiatives and efforts.
Seven of the Banks Regional Offices conducted Hindi symposium in which
School/ college teachers, students, customers and staff members
participated. Special Hindi workshops were conducted for 134 Bank
Executives. A session on Unicode has been included in all Hindi
Workshops, as it is required to be followed as per the Presidential
Orders on recommendation of Parliamentary Committee on Official
Language. The Bank actively participated in the National Seminar in
Hindi organised by C.A.B. RBI, Pune. 82 Hindi workshops were conducted
for staff members in which 1439 staff members were trained. The Bank
also has a Bilingual website.
The Parliamentary Comrrmtee on Official Language (Draft and Evidence
Committee) inspected Town Official Language Implementation Committee
(TOLIC) Bhubaneshwar and appreciated the work done by the Bank in
progressive use of Hindi.
28. Awards
In recognition of performance in implementing Hindi Language, the Bank
was awarded III prize under the prestigious INDIRA GANDHI RAJBHASHA
PURASKAR for the year 2007-08. The Bank has also been awarded II prize
in Region C" for Progressive Use of Hindi under Reserve Bank Rajbhasha
Shield Scheme for the year 2008-09.
The Bank was awarded I prize by Regional Implementation Office (North-
East), Ministry of Home, Govt, of India in North Eastern Region for
Progressive Use of Hindi for the year 2008-09. SLBC Gujarat also
conferred on the Bank III prize for effective implementation of the
Official Language.
The Banks Regional Office, Bangalore (North) was awarded I Prize by
TOLIC, Bangalore for effective Implementation of Official Language for
the year 2008-09. Also Regional Offices, Kolkata and Hubli, were
awarded II Prize by TOLIC, Kolkata and Hubli respectively for effective
Implementation of Official Language. Regional Office, Ahmedabad has
been awarded Consolation prize by TOLIC, Ahmedabad during the year.
The staff members working in Bangalore city participated in the
Inter-Bank competitions conducted under the aegis of TOLIC. 12
competitions were conducted, in which our Bank bagged 9 prizes, out
which 2 were First prizes.
During the year, the Bank received an award from the NABARD in
recognition of the highest share of SHG business to its overall
business, under SHG Bank linkage programme for the year 2008-09, among
commercial Banks in the State of Karnataka.
29. Corporate Social Responsibility
As a responsible and responsive corporate citizen, Vijaya Bank
consistently engages itself in community and social investment. Among
the various initiatives,
? For the cause of promoting Education, Bank donated a class Room to
St. Maria Goretti Higher Primary School at Kukkundur, Karkala,
contributed Rs.5 lakhs to Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Shimoga, for
construction of Building, donated computers to S.B. High School at
Holalkere, contributed to Akshaya Patra school childrens mid-day
meal programme, in Karnataka State.
? Bank contributed Rs.33.70 lakhs for the development of a Circle at
Mangalore named after Sri A.B.Shetty, the founder Chairman of the Bank.
? To encourage cultural activities, Bank contributed Rs. 10 lakhs for
Vishwa Tulu Koota- a congregation of village folk for cultural
activities at Ujire organized by Sri Kshetra Dharmastala Rural
Development Programme and contributed Rs.2 lakh for the popular Dasara
Cultural activities at Mysore.
? In a move towards promoting health care, donations were given to
Helpage India, Bangalore for conducting Cataract operations, to
Nazareth Hospital, Lucknow for providing beds to poor patients. Bank
also provided drinking water Cooler to SSA Mandal at Akkalkot,
Maharastra, in addition to putting up educative/public utility sign
Boards at Bangalore, Mysore and Konkan Railway Stations.
? Apart from the above, the Bank has Vijaya Rural Development
Foundation (VRDF) and Vijaya Bank Self-Employment Training Institutes
(VIBSETI) devoted to the cause of imparting training under various
job-oriented activities.
? Financial Inclusion is yet another aspect where the Bank has
actively involved itself.
Vijaya Rural Development Foundation:
During the year, VRDF conducted 66 training / awareness programmes,
covering a wide range of subjects, benefiting 5074 persons. Free health
camps have also been organised for the benefit of the rural masses.
The Foundation also granted scholarships to poor mejiorious students
hailing from villages and studying in Government schools. The
Foundation has since expanded its activities to other districts like
Haveri, Dharwad and Mandya, where the Bank has Lead Bank
Responsibility.
VIBSETIs (Vijava Bank Self-Employment Training Institutes):
Bank has a Self-employment Training Institute, Vijava Bank Self
Employment Training Institute (VIBSETI) at Mandya in Karnataka. The
Institute has its own Campus with residential facilities for the
trainees. It has been conducting various vocational training / skill
up-gradation / awareness programmes and product development workshops
etc. During the year, the Institute conducted 56 Programmes involving
472 training days and trained 1843 beneficiaries, of whom 1330 are
settled with own ventures/gainful self-employment. Cumulatively 355
programmes were conducted training 12417 beneficiaries of which 8677
have settled with gainful self-employment. The second VIBSETI at
Haveri established in the year 2003, conducted 72 programmes during the
year involving 277 training days and trained 2968 candidates, of whom
2462 are settled with various gainful self-employment ventures.
Cumulatively, 324 programmes have been conducted by the institute
training 11966 beneficiaries of whom 8861 have settled with gainful
self-employment.
30. Board meetings and Meetings of other Sub Committees of the Board
During the year, 12 Meetings of the Board of Directors, 19 Meetings of
the Management Committee of the Board, 9 Meetings of the Audit
Committee of the Board, 4 Meetings of the Directors Promotion
Committee, 6 Meetings of the Risk Management Committee of the Board, 4
Meetings of the Committee to Review Large Value Frauds of Rs.1 Crore
and above, 2 Meetings of the Remuneration Committee, one Meeting of the
Nomination Committee, 4 Meetings of the Customer Service Committee, 4
Meetings of the Shareholders/ Investors Grievances Committee and 12
Meetings of the Share Transfer Committee were held.
31. Board of Directors
During the year 2009-10, the following changes have taken place in the
Constitution of the Banks Board :-
1. Shri. S C Kalia, Executive Director demitted the Office of Vijaya
Bank on 20.11.2009.
2. Mrs. Shubhalakshmi Panse has been appointed as Executive Director
of the Bank w.e.f. 20.11.09 vice Shri. S.C. Kalia.
3. Shri. Brij Mohan Sharma, Non Official Director appointed under CA
category ceased to be the Director w.e.f. 2.1.2010.
The Banks Board as on 31st March. 2010 comprised the following
Directors :-
i. Shri Albert Tauro, Chairman & Managing Director
ii. Mrs. Shubhalakshmi Panse, Executive Director
iii. Shri G.B. Singh, Government Nominee Director
iv. Shri K. Venkatappa, RBI Nominee Director
v. Shri P. Shantharam Shetty, Workmen Director
vi. Shri Ranjan Shetty, Officer-employee Director
vii. Shri Nishank Kumar Jain, Non Official Director
viii. Shri Sridhar Cherukuri, Non Official Director
ix. Shri B. Ibrahim, Non Official Director
x. Shri Ashok Kumar, I.A.S (Retd.), Shareholder Director
xi. Shri Ashok Kumar Shetty, Shareholder Director
xii. Shri S. Ananthan, Shareholder Director
The Board of Directors place on record their appreciation of the
valuable services rendered by Shri. S.C. Kalia and Shri. Brij Mohan
Sharma during their respective tenure in the Bank.
Acknowledgement
The Board of Directors place on record their sincere appreciation for
the excellent support and co-operation extended to the Bank by all
customers, shareholders, staff members, financial institutions and
other Banks, the Reserve Bank of India, the State Governments, the
Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Government of India in
improving its overall performance during the year 2009-10.
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
Head Office, Bangalore Albert Tauro
Dated, the 30 April, 2010 Chairman & Managing Director