Jammu and Kashmir Bank Limited was incorporated on 1st October, 1938 and commenced its business from 4th July, 1939 at in Kashimir (India). The Bank was the first in the country as a State owned bank. According to the extended Central laws of the state, Jammu & Kashmir Bank was defined as a govt. Company as per the provision of Indian companies act 1956. In the year 1971, the Bank received the status of scheduled bank. It was declared as "A" Class Bank by RBI in 1976. Today the bank has more than 500 branches across the country and has recently became a 10 billion Dollar Company. YEAR EVENTS 1938 - The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd was incorporated in 1938 to extend banking facilities in Jammu & Kashmir. - The bank was constituted as a government company under Companies Act, 1956 and is functioning as bankers to the state government. 1993 - The Bank tied up with Reuter News Agency for instantaneous information about global foreign currency rates and fluctuations thereof. 1994 - The Bank tied up with Reuter News Agency for instantaneous information about global foreign currency rates and fluctuations thereof. 1995 - Banking Ombudsman Scheme was launched in June, with a view to provide quick and inexpensive facility to resolve the grievances of banks' customers. - A loan delivery system was introduced in April, to instil discipline in the utilization of bank credit especially by large borrowers. 1998 - Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd (J&K Bank) is coming out with a public issue of 1,85,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10 each for cash at a premium of Rs.28 per share aggregating Rs.70.30 crore. - A recovery drive was launched which included settlement of long outstanding loan accounts of chronic defaulters by outside court compromises. - Bank introduced a new term deposit scheme under the title "Jana Priya Jamma Yojna" carrying flexibility in the repayment schedule. - Housing Loan and Education Loan Schemes for general public have been introduced during the current financial year. 1999 - The bank entered into an agreement with IBA to connect its ATMs through a shared network. 2000 - Jammu and Kashmir Bank has tied up with Infosys Technologies to offer internet banking and for its e-commerce initiatives. - Jammu and Kashmir Bank is in talks with two foreign insurance companies for a joint venture for its insurance subsidiary to be floated by the year end. - Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd, the Srinagar-based listed bank in the country, tied up with Infosys Technologies Ltd. - Jammu and Kashmir Bank has tied up with American Express to launch a co-branded credit card. The J&K Bank American Express Credit card offers high value features including global validity, balance transfer facility, membership rewards and emergency cash. - The Bank will broaden its areas of diversification by getting into non-life insurance and depository business, apart from life Insurance and asset management business following the recommendations of pricewaterhouse Coopers . 2001 - The Bank has launched J&K Bank - AMEX Co. Branded Credit Card pursuant to agreement entered with American Express Bank. - The Bank has tied up with the US-based insurance giant, Metlife, for the proposed foray in the insurance sector. 2002 -Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd has informed that following persons have ceased to be Directors of the Bank. Mr H S Anand and Mr M I Shahdad. Further the Company has informed that the following persons were appointed as Directors:Dr G Q Allaqaband and Mr D S Kandhari Further the following finance luminaries were reappointed as additional Directors of the Bank in the aforesaid Board Meeting.Dr A M Khusro,Mr G P Gupta and Mr Vipin Malik. 2003 - Jammu and Kashmir Bank Ltd has informed the following change in the Board: 1) Mr G R Khan and Mr G M Dug have ceased to be directors of the bank at AGM held on June 02, 2003. 2) Mr Mohammad Yasin Mir and Mr B L Dogra have been appointed as directors on the Board at AGM held on June 02, 2003. 3) Dr A M Khusro, Mr G P Gupta and Mr Vipin Malik have been appointed as Directors of bank on June 3, 2003. -Jammu and Kashmir Bank has agreed to reduce the rate of interest rom 16 to 12% on various loans advanced to houseboat owners, taxi and shikariwalas. -Dr Haseeb A Drabu, consultant to the Economic Advisory Council of Prime Minister and presently the Economic Advisor to the government of J & K has been appointed as the Director of the Bank. -J & K Bank has informed that Mr D S Khandhari, Director has ceased to be a director to the bank on account of his resignation to the directorship. -Jammu and Kashmir Bank has strengthened its bonds with Infosys by successfully deploying Finacle Core Banking. -J & K bankhas decided to launch Global Access Card ( an International Debit Card) in association with Master Card International. -Mr.J B Moria, Mr J A Khan, and Mr. A M Khusro were ceased to be the directors of the bank. -Mr Sudhakar Kaza, General Manager, National Clearing Centre, RBI was appointed as the additional Director to the bank on the board. 2004 -J&K Bank slashes PLR to 11-pc -J&K Bank approves Rs 300-cr for Reliance Infocom -Jammu and Kashmir Bank ties up with ICICI Bank to share the ATM network -Jammu & Kashmir bank has received the Asian Banking Award 2004 in Manila for its customer convenience programme'. -J&K Bank signs MoU with Bajaj Tempo -Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd has informed that the following persons were appointed as Directors on the Board of the Bank at the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders held on June 12, 2004: 1. Dr Haseeb A Drabu 2. Mr Umar Khurshid Tramboo 3. Mr Munir-ud-din Shawl -J & K Bank unveils international division in Srinagar -IDBI Bank ties up for Visa transactions with Jammu & Kashmir Bank to launch a platform for the state's merchant establishment. -JK Bank inks pact with Birla Power Solutions 2006 -Jammu & Kashmir Bank receives approval from RBI for increasing the FII's Holding. -Jammu & Kashmir Bank ties up with Kota Mutual Funds 2007 Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd has appointed Mr. M S Verma (Ex-Chairman, State Bank of India) and Mr. G P Gupta (Ex-Chairman & Managing Director, IDBI) as Directors of the Bank in the meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 09, 2007. -J&K Bank and SDA Sign MOU -JK Bank launches Dastkar Finance Scheme A tribute to golden hands: Mushtaq Ahmad 2008 -Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd has appointed Mr. Ashok Kumar Mehta and Mr. Abdul Majid Mir, Presidents as Executive Directors on the Board of Directors of the Bank w.e.f. May 01, 2008, pursuant to the approval accorded by the Reserve Bank of India vide their letter dated April 30, 2008. - J&K Bank and Tata Consultancy Services sign MoU to create IT blueprint - Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd has informed that Mr. B L Dogra, was reappointed as Director of the Bank at the 70th Annual General Meeting held on July 19, 2008. Further, the Bank has informed that Mr. M S Verma (Ex-Chairman, State Bank of India) and Mr. G P Gupta (Ex-Chairman & Managing Director, IDBI) were re-appointed as Directors of the Bank in the meeting of the Board of Directors held on July 19, 2008. 2009 - Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd has informed that Mr. Arnab Roy, Regional Director,Reserve Bank of India, Jammu, have been appointed as Director of the Bank with effect from November 05, 2009. -J&K Bank launches "I am Listening" campaign -J&K Bank launches special merchant acquisition drive -JK Bank ties- up with Tata BP Solar India Ltd 2010 -HPCL, JK Bank sign MoU Bank to install ATMs at HP petrol pumps -JK Bank launches An Poshe Tele Yeli Wan Poshe Over 100 LPG connections distributed at Chandanwari. -J&K Bank launches `Operation Clean Up' 2011 - J&K Bank educates youth at Kapran Employment fair. - Langate gets J&K Bank ATM : J&K Bank launches world class technology services in remotest areas. - J&K Bank on expansion spree; opens 3 more Business Units. - World Plantation Day : J&K Bank conducts plantation drive. - Governor inaugurates J&K Bank ATM : "Bank's ATM strength to touch 500 mark this year. 2012 - All India J&K Bank Invitational Gold Cup Football Tournament announced. - J&K Bank signs MoU with Atul Auto Ltd. - J&K Bank sanctions Rs.20 Cr through 10000 KCCs in Ganderbal. - J&K Bank donates computer lab, library to Kapran Hr Sec We work for the prosperity of people : EP. 2013 -J&K launched zonal office in Bangalore. -Bank inaugurates J&K Bank Business Unit at Paanzan, Chadura. -J&K Bank signs MoU with Chandigarh University. -J&K Bank, Mahindra & Mahindra sign MoU for car loans and commercial vehicle finance. -J&K Bank gets Best Bank Award. 2014 -JK Bank opens ATM at Mini Secretariat Reasi. -J & K Bank receives facilitation trophy. -JK launched `pathway' landscaped at Srinagar airport. -Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana launched in J&K. -&K Bank inaugurates Currency Chest in Ganderbal. -Jammu & Kashmir Bank has splits its face value from Rs 10/- to 1/- 2015 -J&K Bank ATM network reaches 1000 mark. Over 900 ATMs in J&K alone -J&K Bank conducts DLRC in Rajouri, camps in Kupwara -J&K Bank New Business Unit - Rehal Dhamalian, Bishnah -J&K Bank opens business units in Bishnah and Shopiah -J&K Bank inaugurates ATM, new branch premises -J&K Bank opens business unit in Satwari Jammu 2016 -J&K Bank inaugurates new branch premises at Katra, Jammu. -J&K Bank ties up with reputed housing company. -J&K Bank opens Extension Counter, ATM in Kathua. -J&K Bankers' Club to organize Banclave today. -J&K Bank bags award for APY achievements, opens branch in Ganderbal. -J&K Bank ties-up with PIPE. -J&K Bank bags four awards for SHG, JLG financing. 2017 -JK Bank Executive President inaugurates new branch premises in Delhi -JK Bank Chairman e-inaugurates 2 BU's and 5 ATM's. -J&K Bank appoints kin of slain guards, provides financial relief of Rs 20 Lacs. -J&K Bank Chairman launches 3-day Bajaj Allianz health camp for bank employees. -J&K Bank on the eve of Eid-I-Milad donates ambulance to Dargah Hazratbal. 2018 -J&K Bank to establish state-of-the-art Business Unit at Central University Jammu. -J&K Bank Promotes 694 employees across scales. -J&K Bank inaugurates new premises at Dab Ganderbal, to start a pilot project for handicrafts promotion. -J&K Bank enters into MoU with Global Money Transfer Company. -J&K Bank inaugurates new Premises, two ATMs. 2019 -J&K Bank organizes DLRC/DCC meet in Baramulla, Bandipora, conducts awareness camp in Pampore. -J&K Bank bags Top Banker Award for PMEGP. -J&K Bank opens facilitation counter inside Green Campus CUK. -J&K Bank establishes refreshment counter at Dastgeer Sahib shrine. -J&K Bank installs Cash Recycler Machine at Business Unit Hari Singh High Street. 2020 -J&K Bank Inaugurates BU at Laroo in Kulgam. -J&K Bank ties-up with Ashok Leyland. -J&K Bank opens Fresh Currency Counter at Vaishno Devi Bhawan. -J&K Bank starts Special Desks for youth and women entrepreneurs. -J&K Bank commissions 5 ATMs in Pulwama -J&K Bank inaugurates ATM at SICOP Bari Brahamna. 2021 -J&K Bank bags award for second highest percentage of digital payment transactions. -J&K Bank commissions 2 ATMs in Pulwama. -J&K Bank receives additional capital of Rs 500 Cr from Government, It will give impetus to our business expansion plan: CMD. -J&K Bank opens new business unit at Arai in Poonch. -J&K Bank opens Business Unit and an EBU in Ramban. 2022 -J&K Bank signs MoU with Ladakh Administration, takes initiatives under CSR MoU will strengthen relation between the Bank and people of Ladakh. -J&K Bank collaborates with BSF to undertake plantation drive Provides 1500 plant stems under CSR. -J&K Bank Signs MoU with Jammu University. -J&K Bank ties-up with Ebix Money Express Pvt Ltd. -J&K Bank MD launches `Iss Eid Ghar Ghar Khushiyan' campaign Srinagar. -J&K Bank signs agreement with SKIMS for digital payment system. -Special Cyber Security Award 2022 on Access and Identity Management for its Privilege and Customer Authentication Framework for FY2020-21 2023 -Best Performance in CASA-India (1st Runner up in Small Bank Category) at ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards 2022 organized by Indian Chamber of Commerce in Goa on 8th July 2023. -`Gold Award' under the category of Process innovation at Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards 2023. -1st Scheduled Commercial Bank in India to achieve PCIDSS V4 Certification. 2024 -J&K Bank launches "Kisan Adhikar Abhiyan" to achieve KCC saturation. -J&K Bank commissions new branch at Ramnagri, Shopian. -J&K Bank bags SKOCH Gold Award for 'Corporate Governance. -J&K Bank signs MoU with CNH Industrial to boost agricultural financing. -J&K Bank opens new Branch at Gurdaspur in Punjab, holds customer meet. -J&K Bank adds New India Assurance as its Bancassurance partner.