Established in Chennai, India, in 1937, Indian Overseas Bank provides a comprehensive suite of banking and financial services, operating both domestically and in select international markets. Its core activities are divided across distinct segments: Treasury, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, Retail Banking, and other specialized banking operations. The bank caters to diverse deposit requirements, offering demand, savings, current, fixed, and term accounts, in addition to foreign currency facilities for non-residents. Its extensive lending products include financing for homes, vehicles, jewelry, personal needs, education, agriculture, corporate endeavors, and reverse mortgages, alongside loans against property and dedicated support for micro, small, and medium enterprises. Beyond traditional accounts and loans, IOB also issues debit, credit, and prepaid cards, manages NRI services, offers agricultural and rural banking solutions, provides merchant banking facilities, enables various payment methods, and delivers robust internet banking platforms. The institution further extends its offerings to include a variety of insurance products, such as health, property, home, motor, and general coverage. As of March 31, 2022, the bank commanded a substantial presence in India with 3,214 branches, 3,355 ATMs, and 2,659 business correspondents, complemented by four overseas branches located in Singapore, Hong Kong, Colombo, and Bangkok.
