Standard Chartered (the Bank) has opened its 100th branch in India, the largest network by far offered by any international bank. The bank has deepened its presence in Uttar Pradesh by launching a full-service branch in Nakatia in Bareilly District where it will offer a wide-ranging suite of products and services.

This is the 7th branch the bank has opened in Uttar Pradesh, complementing its existing branches in Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad, Agra, Mathura and Saharanpur.

Speaking on the launch, Sunil Kaushal, regional chief executive, India & South Asia, Standard Chartered Bank said, ''Standard Chartered has a proud history in India stretching back to 1858 and we have always strived to offer best-in-class banking to our customers across the country. Uttar Pradesh has always been a key market for us and I am delighted that we are deepening our presence in the state with our landmark 100th branch in Nakatia. We are confident that the people of Nakatia will benefit from the services we are offering out of our new branch.''