Agriculture continues to be the largest and the most dominant sector in India, contributing 22 % to the country’s GDP. It provides a source of employment and livelihood to over 60 % of the population. Its linkages with industry are growing with increasing stress on food and agri processing industry on account of changing demand patterns for processed food by consumers. With this background Corporate India has started finding new opportunities in Agriculture.

   The emergence of modern economic system has institutionalized agriculture sector on business models. Agribusiness is a broad term that encompasses a number of businesses in agriculture including food production, farming, agrochemicals, farm machinery, warehousing, wholesale and distribution, and processing, marketing and sale of food products.

   The bank has launched several products catering to the rural and agri community.