Bank of Baroda Associate Sponsor for Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference in Rajkot

Bank of Baroda partners as Associate Sponsor for Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference & Exhibition in Rajkot. ED Lal Singh and Dr. Hasmukh Adhia visit bank's stall, engaging with customers under the theme of nomadic artistry and GI excellence.

Rajkot, January 16: Bank of Baroda has partnered as an Associate Sponsor for the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference and Exhibition – Kutch & Saurashtra 2026, held from January 11 to 15 at Marwadi University in Rajkot.

The conference, themed “Nomadic artistry, desert heritage, GI excellence,” was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on January 11, 2026.

Key Highlights:

Bank’s Participation: Bank of Baroda set up an interactive stall at the exhibition to engage with customers and showcase its initiatives aligned with Gujarat’s economic and cultural heritage.
Leadership Engagement: Shri Lal Singh, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda, along with Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, IAS (Retd.), former Non-Executive Chairman of the bank and former Finance Secretary to the Government of India, visited the bank’s stall and interacted with customers and stakeholders.
On-ground Presence: Senior officials including Shri Mukhtar Singh, General Manager and Zonal Head (Rajkot), Shri Ashwini Kumar, Convenor, SLBC Gujarat & Zonal Head (Ahmedabad), and Shri Sushil Kumar, Deputy General Manager (Business Development), along with bank staff, were present to facilitate engagements.

Strategic Alignment:

By sponsoring the regional conference, Bank of Baroda reinforces its commitment to fostering economic growth, cultural heritage, and regional development in Gujarat. The event served as a platform to connect with local entrepreneurs, artisans, and businesses, particularly those aligned with Geographical Indication (GI) products, nomadic artistry, and desert heritage.

This partnership also highlights the bank’s focus on strengthening its community outreach and supporting state-led initiatives aimed at boosting tourism, trade, and investment in the Saurashtra-Kutch region.