{
  "id": 2983167,
  "title": "Central Bank of India Organises Nationwide Mega Retail Credit Outreach Programme in Mumbai & Thane",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/central-bank-of-india-organises-nationwide-mega-retail-credit",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-24T08:06:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/central-bank-of-india-organises-nationwide-mega-retail-credit-outreach-programme-in-mumbai-thane"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 21, 2026, the Central Bank of India organized a Nationwide Mega Retail Credit Outreach Programme across multiple locations in Mumbai and Thane. The initiative aimed to enhance customer engagement and simplify access to retail credit. P. Anup Kumar, the Chief General Manager of Central Bank of India, served as the Chief Guest at the event held at Dr. D. N. Road.\n\nDistinguished attendees included D. S. Rathour, Zonal Head of MMZO; B. R. Ramakrishna Naik, Deputy Zonal Head; Pranav Kapoor, Regional Head, SMRO; and Naveen Grover, Regional Head, NMRO. Senior officials of the Bank also participated in the programme. Simultaneously, a parallel event took place at Hotel Tip Top Plaza, L.B.S. Marg, Thane, led by Manoj M., Regional Head, Thane. Ms. Preeti Shaswat, General Manager, Central Bank of India, graced the Thane event as the Chief Guest.\n\nThe programme provided an excellent opportunity for customers and prospective borrowers to gain insights into the various retail loan products and financial solutions offered by the Central Bank of India. It also facilitated direct interaction with Bank officials to address credit requirements. During the campaign, ₹ 98 crore in loans were disbursed, while ₹ 245.18 crore in total leads were generated. The successful execution of the outreach programme across multiple locations underscores the Central Bank of India's steadfast dedication to customer-centric banking, prompt credit delivery, and expanding access to retail financial solutions.",
  "summary": "Central Bank of India organised a Nationwide Mega Retail Credit Outreach Programme on August 21, 2026, at multiple locations under the aegis of the Mumbai Metro Zonal Office (MMZO), with the objective of strengthening customer engagement and facilitating timely access to retail credit. The programme held at Dr. D. N. Road was graced by P. Anup Kumar, Chief General Manager, Central Bank of India,…",
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}