The Kerala circle of State Bank of India (SBI) observed ‘Bank Day’ on Sunday. This commemorates the transformation of erstwhile Imperial Bank to State Bank of India on July 1, 1955. Social welfare and environmental awareness programmes were held in all branches on Sunday.

The day also saw employees and family members take part in cultural programmes and contests at the P. Subrahmaniam Hall here. Mr V. Murali, deputy managing director, State Bank of India, presided over the programme. Mr K. M. Chandrasekhar, deputy chairman, State Planning Board, was the chief guest.

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