13 November 2026
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Indian Overseas Bank Achieves Rank 1 ‘Top Improver’ Under EASE 8.0 for Banking Service Improvements 

MD & CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava receives the award alongside Executive Directors Joydeep Dutta Roy and T. Dhanaraj, recognising the bank’s progress in digital infrastructure, customer-centric modernisation and service quality.
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Mumbai: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has secured the prestigious ‘Top Improver’ award, achieving Rank 1 among Public Sector Banks under the EASE 8.0 initiative. The award recognises the bank’s progress in customer-centric modernisation, digital infrastructure and service quality.

IOB Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) Ajay Kumar Srivastava received the award on behalf of the bank, alongside Executive Directors Joydeep Dutta Roy and T. Dhanaraj. The award was presented by Sanjay Lohiya, IAS, Secretary, Department of Financial Services (DFS).

The recognition highlights IOB’s efforts to improve banking services, strengthen digital capabilities and enhance the overall customer experience.

IOB Secures Rank 1 in EASE 8.0 ‘Top Improver’ Category

The EASE 8.0 ‘Top Improver’ award recognises Indian Overseas Bank as the leading improver among all Public Sector Banks (PSBs).

The achievement reflects the bank’s accelerated efforts to modernise its operations, improve service delivery and strengthen its customer-focused approach.

Through its modernisation initiatives, IOB is working to improve banking accessibility, enhance operational efficiency and provide better services to its customers.

Read also: Indian Overseas Bank’s Rating Upgraded to IND AA+/Stable by India Ratings on Improved Asset Quality 

Ajay Kumar Srivastava Receives Award on Behalf of IOB

IOB MD and CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava received the award on behalf of the bank. Executive Directors Joydeep Dutta Roy and T. Dhanaraj were also present during the recognition.

The award was presented by Sanjay Lohiya, IAS, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services.

The recognition acknowledges the collective efforts of IOB’s employees and leadership in advancing the bank’s modernisation and service improvement initiatives.

Digital Modernisation and Customer Service Remain Key Focus Areas

Indian Overseas Bank attributed its recognition to its continued focus on customer-centric modernisation, robust digital infrastructure and improved service quality.

The bank’s efforts aim to strengthen digital banking capabilities while making services more efficient and responsive to customer needs.

IOB also acknowledged the contribution of its employees, collectively referred to as Team IOB, and thanked its customers for their continued trust and support.

The bank said the achievement reflects its ongoing commitment to improving banking services and reaching higher standards of performance.

About Indian Overseas Bank (IOB)

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) is a public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1937, the bank provides a range of banking and financial services, including deposits, loans, digital banking and services for retail and corporate customers. IOB operates under the Government of India’s public sector banking framework and continues to focus on technology adoption, service quality and customer experience.

Read also: Bank of Baroda Wins Top Performer Award Among Public Sector Banks Under EASE 8.0 


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