Vijaya Bank was a public sector bank headquartered in Mangalore, Karnataka — one of the region’s oldest banks, founded in 1931. It was merged into Bank of Baroda in April 2019 as part of India’s first three-way bank merger (along with Dena Bank). Vijaya Bank no longer exists as an independent entity; its branches now operate as Bank of Baroda.
Vijaya Bank — Key Facts
| Founded | 1931 — Mangalore, Karnataka |
| Nationalised | 1980 |
| Status | Merged into Bank of Baroda — April 1, 2019 |
| Surviving Entity | Bank of Baroda (BSE: 532134 | NSE: BANKBARODA) |
Who Owned Vijaya Bank?
Vijaya Bank was owned by the Government of India — nationalised in 1980. In April 2019, it was merged into Bank of Baroda along with Dena Bank — India’s first-ever three-way bank merger. Bank of Baroda (government-owned) is the surviving entity. Vijaya Bank’s branches, accounts, and IFSC codes transferred to Bank of Baroda. See also: Bank of Baroda, Dena Bank.
