Udupi Diocese News

Media Release

Udupi, Nov 10 : For the convenience of its esteemed customers of the Bank, the Udupi branch of MCC Bank Limited was shifted to the newly owned premises on the ground floor of Sri Shivadhama Commercial, Behind Diana Hotel, Near Bethel Pentecostal Church, Ajjarkadu Park Road, Udupi on 10th November 2024.

The new premises of Udupi branch was inaugurated by the chairman, ‘Sahakara Ratna’ Mr. Anil Lobo.V. Rev. Fr Charles Menezes, Parish Priest, Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi, blessed the new premises.

Sr Jyothi Dsouza, Superior of St Cecily’s Convent, Udupi, was the chief guest for the programme and Mr Prabhakar Poojari, President of City Municipal Council, Udupi, Mr Mohammed Iqbal, renowned Advocate and Mr Roshan Shetty, Businessman, were the guests of honour. Safe Room was inaugurated by the chief guest, Sr Jyothi Dsouza.

The inaugural programme was presided over by the Chairman, ‘Sahakara Ratna’ Mr Anil Lobo. In his presidential address, he informed the gathering that the branch is shifted to a more convenient location on the ground floor with a parking facility in order to facilitate the customers. He thanked the customers for their unwavering support and co-operation for the last 22 years. He informed that the branch which had 7 crore of Deposits till 2018 has now having a deposit volume of Rs.26 crore in a span of just 6 years, which is due to the trust reposed by the customers of the Bank. He informed the gathering that the Bank understands the need for technological upgradation and hence is in a process of implementing UPI, G-pay etc. The mobile app of the bank will be upgraded by March, 2025, which will enable the customers to do banking transactions without visiting the branch.

He called upon the customers to support the bank which has a long history of 112 years so that more employment opportunities can be created along with the progress of the bank. He emphasized that because of the support, trust and confidence shown by the members, customers, Board of Directors and the hard work rendered by the staff members has helped him to lead the Bank to greater heights. He also informed that the Bank is conducting various public and charitable programs as the bank understands its responsibility towards the society. He presented the future prograrnmes of the bank and requested the customers for their support and co-operation.

V. Rev. Fr Charles Menezes, who blessed the new premises, congratulated the Chairman and his team and all the constituents for shifting the branch to more convenient premises with ample parking facility. He emphasized that when the Bank gives importance to customer service, it grows with more pace. He wished all the very best for the development of the Bank.

Sr Jyothi Dsouza, while addressing the gathering, congratulated the management for providing customer friendly ambience. She shared her experience with the service at MCC Bank and appreciated the vision and leadership of the chairman, in the growth of the bank.

The Bulletin of MCC Bank was released by Mr Prabhakar Poojari, President of City Municipal Council, Udupi. The Editor, Dr Gerald Pinto and Sub-editor, Ms Sherry Ashna Gangera were present during the release and were honoured.

On this occasion, Mr Prabhakar Poojari, President of City Municipal Council, Udupi, was felicitated. In response, Mr Prabhakar Poojari, thanked the Bank for honouring & recognizing him and promised his support to the Bank in all aspects.

Mr Mohammed Iqbal, expressed his satisfaction towards the excellent service rendered by the Bank and appreciated the vision of the chairman of the Bank.
The Bank had conducted a group photo contest on the occasion of Deepavali and the prizes of the contest were distributed during the programme.

Mr Roshan Shetty, in his address appreciated the services of the Udupi branch and wished all the best for the Bank.

The institutions which have given the opportunities to serve were honored during the programme. The achievers who have excelled in various fields were honoured during the occasion. The customers who celebrated their birthdays during the last year were felicitated.

Mr T.N Amin, owner of new premises and Mr Karthik Kiran, civil engineer were honored for providing the premises and the excellent work done at the new premises, respectively.

Mr Sunil Menezes, General Manager of the Bank, introduced the staff members of Udupi Branch to the gathering and requested for their support and co-operation for the growth of the branch.

The Directors Mr Elroy Kiran Crasto, Mr Vincent Lasrado, Mr Joseph Anil Patrao, Mr J.P.Rodrigues, Mr Roshan Dsouza, Mr Herald John Monteiro, Mr David Dsouza, Mr Melwyn Aquinas Vas, Mrs Irene Rebello, Mr Sushanth Saldanha, Mr Felix Dcruz, General Manager Mr Sunil Menezes, Deputy General Manager, Mr Raj F. Menezes, were present on the occasion.

Dr Gerald Pinto, Branch Support Director of the branch welcomed the gathering.

The Programme began with a prayer song conducted by Ancilla Fernandes and team.

Mr Pradeep Dsouza, Branch Manager, proposed vote of thanks and Mr Steevan Colaco compered the programme.