HDFC Bank opens its first all-women branch in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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• Branch inaugurated by Honorable Commissioner Varanasi Division, Mr. Kaushal Raj Sharma IAS
• HDFC Bank now has a total of 25 branches in Varanasi

Varanasi, Feb 27, 2023: HDFC Bank, India’s leading bank, today announced the opening of its first all-women branch in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The branch, located in the premises of Arya Mahila College, Chetganj, Varanasi  will have 5 women bankers. This is the first   all-women branch opened by the bank in Uttar Pradesh, India. It takes forward the bank’s  values of diversity and inclusion.  

The branch was inaugurated by Honorable  Commissioner Varanasi Division, Mr. Kaushal Raj Sharma IAS. Mr. Manish Tandon, Circle Head – Varanasi Circle; Mr. Rohit Khanna, Cluster Head – Varanasi  and other senior executives were also present on the occasion.

HDFC Bank is driving diversity and inclusion within the organization with a special focus on enhancing gender diversity. As on March 31, 2022, women constituted 21.7 per cent of the workforce and the target is to increase it to 25 per cent by 2025.

“The opening of the all women branch is yet another example of our efforts to take forward the gender and diversity initiatives of the bank. It also reinforces our commitment to providing banking services to our customers through our fast-expanding distribution and network. With rising economic growth and expanding opportunities, the bank will provide a one-stop banking solution to its customers” said Mr. Akhilesh Kumar Roy – Branch Banking Head UP Region.

HDFC Bank not only takes pride in being an equal opportunity employer irrespective of gender but is also sensitive to returning mothers by supporting them through focused interventions.

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