{"id":9094,"date":"2024-08-05T10:03:58","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T10:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?p=9094"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:16:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T10:16:52","slug":"bandhan-bank-case-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Bandhan Bank Case Study: Business Model, Financial Statement, SWOT Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a country where achieving financial inclusion remains a challenge, Bandhan Bank has brought hope to millions. From its humble beginnings as a microfinance initiative, it has grown into a fully-fledged universal bank, catering to the unbanked sections of India with great dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s blog presents a case study on Bandhan Bank from its grassroots beginnings, business model, and SWOT analysis to understand the factors driving its growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/#Company_Overview_and_History\" title=\"Company Overview and History\">Company Overview and History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/#Business_Model_of_Bandhan_Bank\" title=\"Business Model of Bandhan Bank\">Business Model of Bandhan Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/#Product_Portfolio_of_Bandhan_Bank\" title=\"Product Portfolio of Bandhan Bank\">Product Portfolio of Bandhan Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/#Market_Data_of_Bandhan_Bank\" title=\"Market Data of Bandhan Bank&nbsp;\">Market Data of Bandhan Bank&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/#Financial_Statements_of_Bandhan_Bank\" title=\"Financial Statements of Bandhan Bank\">Financial Statements of Bandhan Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/#Key_Performance_Indicators_KPIs\" title=\"Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)\">Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/#SWOT_Analysis_of_Bandhan_Bank\" title=\"SWOT Analysis of Bandhan Bank\">SWOT Analysis of Bandhan Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-bank-case-study\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-company-overview-and-history\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Company_Overview_and_History\"><\/span>Company Overview and History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Credit-card-amico-1.png\" alt=\"Company Overview and History\" class=\"wp-image-9100\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.3333333333333333;object-fit:cover;width:308px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Credit-card-amico-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Credit-card-amico-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Credit-card-amico-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Credit-card-amico-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Credit-card-amico-1-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Credit-card-amico-1-96x96.png 96w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Credit-card-amico-1.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/stocks\/bandhan-bank-ltd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bandhan Bank<\/a> stands as a prominent Indian universal bank, recognized for its significant emphasis on financial inclusion and catering to markets with limited banking presence, particularly in semi-urban and rural settings. Its origins date back to 2001, starting as a non-profit organization focused on advancing financial inclusion and empowering women in rural Bengal. Later, Bandhan broadened its scope by acquiring an NBFC in 2006, which aided in expanding its microfinance operations. By 2010, it had grown to become India&#8217;s largest microfinance entity. In a landmark shift, Bandhan obtained a banking license from the Reserve Bank of India in 2015, allowing it to evolve into a universal bank offering comprehensive financial solutions. Presently, Bandhan Bank manages an extensive network of locations throughout India, serving varied clientele through retail, MSME, corporate, and digital banking channels, all while upholding its dedication to inclusive finance and increasing financial accessibility in previously unreached areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/bandhan-long-duration-fund-nfo-objective-benefits-risks-and-suitability-explained\/\">Bandhan Long Duration Fund NFO: Objective, Benefits, Risks, and Suitability Explained<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-business-model-of-bandhan-bank\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Model_of_Bandhan_Bank\"><\/span>Business Model of Bandhan Bank<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 2026, Bandhan Bank continues to widen its footprint across India, steadily adding new customers and deepening existing relationships. Based on the bank\u2019s latest reported data up to December 31, 2025 (FY 2025\u201326), it now serves a customer base of more than 3.25 crore individuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-product-portfolio-of-bandhan-bank\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Product_Portfolio_of_Bandhan_Bank\"><\/span>Product Portfolio of Bandhan Bank<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The bank provides numerous services, which include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Digital banking<\/strong> &#8211; The bank offers feature-rich internet banking services to customers to help them meet their everyday banking needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Housing Finance<\/strong> &#8211; The Bank offers individuals home and property loans, including loans for the purchase, construction, repair, renovation, or extension of dwelling units. It also provides Loan Against Property (LAP) on self-occupied residential property and loans against rent receivables on commercial property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retail Liabilities &amp; Retail Assets<\/strong> &#8211; This segment offers gold loans, personal loans, auto loans, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Agri-Business Loan<\/strong> &#8211; Under this segment, the bank offers a wide range of credit for agricultural activities to all consumers involved in the agri value-chain system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MSME Lending<\/strong> &#8211; It offers an array of loan products at competitive interest rates to cater to the needs of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commercial LAP<\/strong> &#8211; Catering to various entities such as proprietorships, partnerships, private limited and non\u2011listed public limited companies, and individual borrowers for loans against property (LAP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Third-Party Products<\/strong> \u2013 This segment covers insurance products, mutual funds, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-market-data-of-bandhan-bank-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Data_of_Bandhan_Bank\"><\/span>Market Data of Bandhan Bank&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Current Market Price<\/td><td>INR 155<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Market Capitalization&nbsp;<\/td><td>INR 24,479 crores<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52 Week High<\/td><td>INR 192<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>52 Week Low<\/td><td>INR 128<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(As of 30 January 2025)\u00a0<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-financial-statements-of-bandhan-bank\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Financial_Statements_of_Bandhan_Bank\"><\/span>Financial Statements of Bandhan Bank<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-income-statement\">Income Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Key Metrics<\/th><th>FY 2025<\/th><th>FY 2024<\/th><th>FY 2023<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Total Income<\/td><td>24,915<\/td><td>21,034<\/td><td>18,373<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Expenditure<\/td><td>22,169<\/td><td>18,804<\/td><td>16,178<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Net profit&nbsp;<\/td><td>2,745<\/td><td>2,230<\/td><td>2,195<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(The figures mentioned above are in INR crores unless mentioned otherwise)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Income-Statement-of-bandhan-bank.png\" alt=\"Income Statement of bandhan bank\" class=\"wp-image-25413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Income-Statement-of-bandhan-bank.png 752w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Income-Statement-of-bandhan-bank-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Income-Statement-of-bandhan-bank-150x90.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-balance-sheet\">Balance Sheet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Key Metrics<\/th><th>FY 2025<\/th><th>FY 2024<\/th><th>FY 2023<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Loans &amp; Advances<\/td><td>1,31,987<\/td><td>1,21,136<\/td><td>1,04,756<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Assets<\/td><td>1,91,476<\/td><td>1,77,841<\/td><td>1,55,769<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deposits<\/td><td>1,51,212<\/td><td>1,35,201<\/td><td>1,08,069<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Shareholders Funds<\/td><td>24,605<\/td><td>21,609<\/td><td>19,584<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(The figures mentioned above are in INR crores unless mentioned otherwise)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/balance-sheet-of-bandhan-bank-1.png\" alt=\"balance sheet of bandhan bank\" class=\"wp-image-25415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/balance-sheet-of-bandhan-bank-1.png 752w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/balance-sheet-of-bandhan-bank-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/balance-sheet-of-bandhan-bank-1-150x90.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">balance sheet of bandhan bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-cash-flow-statement\">Cash Flow Statement<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Key Metrics<\/th><th>FY 2025<\/th><th>FY 2024<\/th><th>FY 2023<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Net Cash flow from Operating Activities<\/td><td>2,752<\/td><td>14,808<\/td><td>-4,244<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Net Cash flow from Investing Activities<\/td><td>-3,878<\/td><td>1,690<\/td><td>-1,617<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Net Cash flows from Financing Activities<\/td><td>-5,474<\/td><td>-8,578<\/td><td>4,791<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(The figures mentioned above are in INR crores unless mentioned otherwise)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"752\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cash-Flow-Statement-of-Bandhan-bank-1.png\" alt=\"Cash Flow Statement of Bandhan bank\" class=\"wp-image-25416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cash-Flow-Statement-of-Bandhan-bank-1.png 752w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cash-Flow-Statement-of-Bandhan-bank-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Cash-Flow-Statement-of-Bandhan-bank-1-150x90.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cash Flow Statement of Bandhan bank<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-performance-indicators-kpis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Performance_Indicators_KPIs\"><\/span>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Key Metrics<\/th><th>FY 2024-25<\/th><th>FY 2023-24<\/th><th>FY 2022-23<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>ROCE (%)<\/td><td>3.95<\/td><td>3.83<\/td><td>4.65<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Net Interest Margin (%)<\/td><td>6.00<\/td><td>5.80<\/td><td>5.94<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Net NPA (in %)<\/td><td>1.28<\/td><td>1.11<\/td><td>1.17<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-swot-analysis-of-bandhan-bank\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SWOT_Analysis_of_Bandhan_Bank\"><\/span>SWOT Analysis of Bandhan Bank<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bandhan Bank SWOT Analysis highlights its strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, showcasing its market position and growth potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-strengths\">Strengths<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The bank keeps growing. Total income jumped from \u20b918,373 crore in FY23 to \u20b924,915 crore in FY25. Net profit moved up too, hitting \u20b92,745 crore. That\u2019s a clear sign their operations are running better than before.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deposits look strong &#8211; they climbed to \u20b91.51 lakh crore. Loans and advances hit \u20b91.32 lakh crore in FY25. All this pushed their balance sheet to a healthier place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Net Interest Margin tells the same story. It improved to 6.0% in FY25. That shows they\u2019re lending well and getting good returns on their assets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shareholder funds are up as well. Equity rose to \u20b924,605 crore, so the bank\u2019s capital position and overall stability just got a boost.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-weaknesses\">Weaknesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ROCE slipped to 3.95% in FY25, still falling short of what\u2019s ideal for a bank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asset quality took a hit too\u2014net NPA climbed to 1.28% in FY25, a sign the loan book\u2019s feeling some strain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating cash flow swung down hard this year. The drop from FY24 to FY25 shows earnings aren\u2019t reliably turning into cash.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expenses shot up right along with income, so margins barely budged.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-opportunities\">Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Profitability\u2019s got room to grow. If the company uses assets more efficiently and keeps a closer eye on costs, shareholders see the benefit &#8211; plain and simple.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There\u2019s real opportunity in credit growth, too. Growing the loan book, especially in retail and MSME areas, pushes income higher.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Margins look solid right now, with a 6% NIM. Finding ways to lower funding costs will help keep earnings headed in the right direction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And then there\u2019s valuation. Trading at \u20b9155, well under last year\u2019s high of \u20b9192, there\u2019s upside here if the numbers keep moving the right way.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-threats\">Threats<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Asset quality risks: If NPAs keep rising, profits and capital buffers take a hit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interest rate swings: Shifts in rates change margins and bump up borrowing costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liquidity pressure: With negative financing cash flows lately, things get tight fast if funding dries up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competition: Bigger private banks and NBFCs push hard, making it tougher to grow and keep pricing power.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bandhan Bank has made great progress in the Indian banking industry, especially in terms of financial inclusion. Its focus on microfinance and its move into universal banking makes it a major player in the market. However, challenges such as asset quality and technological adoption need to be addressed to ensure sustained growth. Bandhan Bank must focus on its strengths and address its weaknesses to succeed in the competitive banking industry. The bank can further fortify its market position by capitalizing on opportunities such as digital banking and geographical expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S.NO.<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Check Out These Interesting Posts You Might Enjoy!<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/yes-bank-case-study\/\">Yes Bank Case Study: Business Model, Financial Statement, SWOT Analysis<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/asian-paints-case-study-business-segments-kpis-financials-and-swot-analysis\/\">Asian Paints Case Study: Business Segments, KPIs, Financials, and SWOT Analysis<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/bikaji-foods-case-study\/\">Bikaji Foods Case Study \u2013 Product Portfolio, Financial Statements, &amp; Swot Analysis<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/bajaj-housing-finance-ltd-case-study\/\">Bajaj Housing Finance IPO Case Study: Products, Financials, And SWOT Analysis<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/voltas-case-study\/\">Voltas Case Study: Business Model And Key Insights<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">When was Bandhan Bank founded?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Bandhan Bank\u2019s roots trace back to 2001, when it started as a non-profit microfinance organization. It received its banking license and commenced operations as a bank in 2015.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is Bandhan Bank listed on the Indian stock exchanges?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, it is listed on the NSE and BSE.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\"><strong>What is Bandhan Bank\u2019s current market price and market capitalization?<\/strong><\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/stocks\/bandhan-bank-ltd\">market price of the Bandhan Bank<\/a> stands at INR 212, and the market capitalization is INR 34,201 crores on 2 August 2024.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How has Bandhan Bank performed financially?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Bandhan Bank has shown decent growth in recent years, expanding its branch network and customer base.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is Bandhan Bank a good investment option?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Investing in banks needs a long-term outlook because of market fluctuations and economic cycles. 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