The Telangana Grameena Bank (TGB) is an Indian Regional Rural Bank(RRB) in Telangana.[1] The bank was established on January 1, 2025[2][3] The bank was formed by the amalgamation of Telangana Grameena Bank and the branches of Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank (APGVB) in Telangana under The "One State, One RRB"[4] policy of government which aims to consolidate Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) within each state, resulting in a single RRB per state. This policy, effective from May 1, 2025, is designed to improve efficiency, reduce operational costs, and strengthen rural banking services.[5]
It functions under Regional Rural Banks' Act 1976 and is sponsored by State Bank of India.
History
Deccan Grameena Bank (2006 - 2014)
Deccan Grameena Bank was an Indian Regional Rural Bank headquartered in Hyderabad, India. It was established in 2006 as a Regional Rural Bank as per Regional Rural Banks Act of 1976. By amalgamation, on March 2006, of the following 4 banks, including Sri Rama Grameena Bank , Sri Saraswathi Grameena Bank, Sri Satavahana Grameena Bank and Golconda Grameena Bank sponsored by State Bank of Hyderabad.
Telangana Grameena Bank (2014 - 2025)
In 2014 The name was changed from Deccan Grameena Bank to Telangana Grameena Bank.
On 31 March 2017 After amalgamation of the Associate Banks of State Bank of India the sponsor bank has been changed from State Bank of Hyderabad to State Bank of India. The Authorized share capital of the Bank was Rs.2000 Crores. The paid-up capital was Rs.18.07 Crores which is contributed by Government of India, Sponsor Bank i.e. State Bank of India & Government of Telangana in the ratio of 50: 35: 15 respectively
The identity boasts symmetry, stability and craftsmanship.
Key elements include
Upward Arrow, symbolizing Progress and Growth
Hands, embodying Nurturing and Care
Flame, symbolizing enlightentment and warmth
The Regional Rural Bank logo selection process involved a public poll conducted by NABARD in June 2025 to choose a new, common logo for the amalgamated Regional Rural Banks in India, the initiative aimed at creating a unified brand identity for rural banking after the amalgamation of several RRBs. the poll allowed participants to vote on six logo concepts and nine design variations. The initiative was called OneRRBOneLogo reflecting the vision of having a single identity for the RRBs.
Branches and coverage
The bank operates in multiple districts of Telangana, with its head office located at Hyderabad. Customers can locate nearby branches and ATMs using the bank's website.[1]
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