''In the present challenging economic scenario, Bankers have to focus on quality growth and timely recovery of advances so as to improve the overall efficiency of banking operation. The road ahead is steep. Let us continue to climb with more vigour and determination to achieve our goals without resting on our laurels. Growth in business with enhanced customer satisfaction is the sure way for success and Regional Heads should play a catalytic role,'' said P. Jayarama Bhat, MD & CEO of Karnataka Bank.

P. Jayarama Bhat was addressing the regional heads at the conference of regional heads held at the bank’s head office, on Feb. 01st 2014, for reviewing the business performance for the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2013.