Andhra Bank History
This bank was founded in Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) in 1923 started by Dr Bhogaraju Pattabhi Sitaramayya, a prominent freedom fighter. The bank was nationalized in 1980.
Logo explained: The Symbol of Infinity denotes a bank that is prepared to do any thing, to go to any lengths, for the customer The blue pointer on the top represents the philosophy of a Bank that is always looking for growth and newer directions. The Key hole represents Safety and Security The Chain indicates togetherness The colours Red and Blue denote dynamism and solidity.
DOLLe, a friendly, intelligent, responsive dolphin is the bank’s mascot.
Books by Sitaramayya: Feathers and Stones, The History of the Congress(1935), and Gandhi and Gandhism
(Source: Bank website)
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