I wanted to share a little bit about our sponsors without whom this expedition and this blog would not have been possible.
IndusInd Bank, our lead sponsor for ClimbEverestWithMe, was one of the first new generation private banks in India, started in 1994. IndusInd Bank’s name has an interesting background – an inspiration from the Indus Valley civilisation – a culture described by National Geographic as ‘one of the greatest of the ancient world’ combining a spirit of innovation with sound business and trade practices. Furthermore, the bank is at the forefront in ‘Green Banking’ with several initiatives towards sustainable development. In fact, IndusInd Bank is the first bank in Maharashtra to open a solar-power ATM. Very cool.
At Camp 1 with IndusInd logo on my jacket
The Bank is driven by state-of-the-art technology since its inception. Recently, the Bank bagged the “Technology Bank of the Year 2009” award from IBA in the private & foreign bank category. The Bank has a tremendous reach and enjoys a patronage of over 2 million customers. A network of 210 branches and 427 ATMs spread over 168 geographical locations in 28 states and union territories across the country with multi-lateral tie-ups with other banks providing access to more than 21000 ATMs is by far an excellent status. The Bank also has a Representative Office in Dubai and London.
With over 5000 employees on board, I learnt that IndusInd continues to enjoy the highest P1+ rating for its Fixed Deposits and Certificates of Deposit by CRISIL, one of the top rating agencies in the country. The feedback from some of my NRI friends is also that they are well known for quick and efficient transfer of funds across the world. The following were thier popular NRI services.
1. Indus Speed Remit
2. Fast Remit for NRIs in USA and
3. E-remittance from Doha Bank, Qatar and Union National Bank, UAE to IndusInd Bank
I am proud to be associated with this Bank more because they are very active in identifying themselves with cause-related socially responsible activities viz. working to help mentally-challenged and underprivileged children, promoting Indian art and culture by patronising eminent musicians and dancers from across India besides environmental related activities.
