[6] The bank had regional offices in Bangalore, Mysore, Mangalore, Mandya, Hassan, Shimoga, Davangere, Bellary, Tumkur, Kolar, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi.
Year - event - The Bank actively participated in all Government sponsored schemes and contributed its share of financial assistance or the economically weaker sections through DIR, IRDP, Prime Minister Rojgar Yojna & SUME schemes.
- The Bank has closed its issue of unsecured non-convertible debentures after raising the target of Rs 60 crore.
-Considers new method of appraisal for lending to the agricultural sector more on the lines of industrial credit given to trade & commerce.
-Ties up with HMT Ltd & launches SBM-HMT Agri Farm Scheme, to promote agricultural mechanisation in south India.