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Only crorepatis welcome at Hyderabad bank

While one can never really bank on their money, it is always wise to put your money in the bank. And if you have the kind of riches that are difficult to count, then "Kohinoor Banjara Premium Banking Centre" in Hyderabad is the bank for you. Launched by SBI, the branch is for "Crorepatis" only. Those individuals whose bank passbook makes good reading - better than some novels. The bank has top-of-the-line facilities for it's customers, and Rs 80 lakhs has been spent on its decor alone.

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  • The sign here might as well read "Millionaires Welcome, Others Not So Much." And that sign could be made of gold and studded with diamonds. A new bank in Hyderabad caters exclusively to crorepatis. Read it and weep.
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    The sign here might as well read "Millionaires Welcome, Others Not So Much." And that sign could be made of gold and studded with diamonds. A new bank in Hyderabad caters exclusively to crorepatis. Read it and weep.
  • <b>THE "SUPER" RICH ARE WELCOME HERE:</b><br><br> In a bid to shake-off it's lethargic PSU image, India's largest bank, The State bank of India (SBI) is now wooing the Mega Wealthy.
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    THE "SUPER" RICH ARE WELCOME HERE:

    In a bid to shake-off it's lethargic PSU image, India's largest bank, The State bank of India (SBI) is now wooing the Mega Wealthy.
  • <b>INDIA SHINING:</b><br><br> After aggressive retail play with its 'One Rupee Bank' account, the bank is planning to give tough competition to private and foreign banks by targetting their preferred clientele, the "Crorepatis".
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    INDIA SHINING:

    After aggressive retail play with its 'One Rupee Bank' account, the bank is planning to give tough competition to private and foreign banks by targetting their preferred clientele, the "Crorepatis".
  • <b>FOR CROREPATIS ONLY:</b><br><br> While it's rivals offer services like private bankers, portfolio management and other customized offerings....SBI has launched a 'crorepati only' branch in Hyderabad called "Kohinoor Banjara Premium Banking Centre" (named after the famed Kohinoor diamond) where the criterion to open an account is fairly simple: a minimum opening balance of Rs 1 crore.<br><br> And yes...you must have an invitation from the bank too.
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    FOR CROREPATIS ONLY:

    While it's rivals offer services like private bankers, portfolio management and other customized offerings....SBI has launched a 'crorepati only' branch in Hyderabad called "Kohinoor Banjara Premium Banking Centre" (named after the famed Kohinoor diamond) where the criterion to open an account is fairly simple: a minimum opening balance of Rs 1 crore.

    And yes...you must have an invitation from the bank too.
  • <b>HOSPITALITY "NAWAB" STYLE:</b><br><br> Hyderabad's version of the Billionaire Boys Club is located in the city's upmarket Banjara Hills area and spread over 4,000 sq ft, the branch offers specialised banking facilities for Hyderabad's "Nawabs"....like relationship managers, 24/7 lockers, extended banking hours, doorstep pick-up and drop facilities, in addition to pampering customers with five-star amenities at the branch. Everything is being done to ensure that the bank is a one-stop shop for all the financial needs of the customers.
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    HOSPITALITY "NAWAB" STYLE:

    Hyderabad's version of the Billionaire Boys Club is located in the city's upmarket Banjara Hills area and spread over 4,000 sq ft, the branch offers specialised banking facilities for Hyderabad's "Nawabs"....like relationship managers, 24/7 lockers, extended banking hours, doorstep pick-up and drop facilities, in addition to pampering customers with five-star amenities at the branch. Everything is being done to ensure that the bank is a one-stop shop for all the financial needs of the customers.
  • <b>CUSTOMER IS KING:</b><br><br> Vijayalakshmi was among the first Hyderabadis to open an account at this exclusive branch. The bank's lockers were the most attractive feature for her because they are open 24 hours.
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    CUSTOMER IS KING:

    Vijayalakshmi was among the first Hyderabadis to open an account at this exclusive branch. The bank's lockers were the most attractive feature for her because they are open 24 hours.
  • <b>EASY ACCESS:</b><br><br> People can come anytime and take or keep their jewellery and other valuable items in the lockers.
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    EASY ACCESS:

    People can come anytime and take or keep their jewellery and other valuable items in the lockers.
  • <b>A BANK WITH CHANGING ROOMS?:</b><br><br> The customers can change in the 'Opal' dressing room attached to the 'Topaz' locker room. These will be useful for late night function goers as they would not have to take the valuables home.
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    A BANK WITH CHANGING ROOMS?:

    The customers can change in the 'Opal' dressing room attached to the 'Topaz' locker room. These will be useful for late night function goers as they would not have to take the valuables home.
  • <b>OPULENCE PERSONIFIED:</b><br><br> Rs 80 lakh has been spent on making the branch...which is best reflected in the fact that even its washrooms are named after gems -Oynx and Garnet. The account holders can enjoy the plush environment of the branch's 'Nizam lounge'.
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    OPULENCE PERSONIFIED:

    Rs 80 lakh has been spent on making the branch...which is best reflected in the fact that even its washrooms are named after gems -Oynx and Garnet. The account holders can enjoy the plush environment of the branch's 'Nizam lounge'.
  • <b>FOR THE SWISH SET:</b><br><br> Its has a WiFi enabled 'Sapphire' conference room and the 'Pearl' coffee bar where you can grab a cup of coffee and munch on goodies.
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    FOR THE SWISH SET:

    Its has a WiFi enabled 'Sapphire' conference room and the 'Pearl' coffee bar where you can grab a cup of coffee and munch on goodies.
  • <b>WEALTH IS POWER:</b><br><br> Those running the bank have a clear mission statement.<br><br> ``This is for high networth individuals where special services will be provided to them because they need them - and we have to compete with other private sector banks and multinational banks in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. This will help us in doing that.''
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    WEALTH IS POWER:

    Those running the bank have a clear mission statement.

    ``This is for high networth individuals where special services will be provided to them because they need them - and we have to compete with other private sector banks and multinational banks in Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh. This will help us in doing that.''
  • <b>IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY, HONEY:</b><br><br> A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it. This saying can apply to "Kohinoor Banjara Premium Banking Centre" where the account holder's bank book makes better reading than a best seller.
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    IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY, HONEY:

    A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove that you don't need it. This saying can apply to "Kohinoor Banjara Premium Banking Centre" where the account holder's bank book makes better reading than a best seller.
  • <b>GOLDEN RULE OF THE BANK:</b><br><br> Those who have the gold make the rules.
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    GOLDEN RULE OF THE BANK:

    Those who have the gold make the rules.
  • <b>AFFLUENCE MEANS INFLUENCE HERE:</b><br><br> Money may not be the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the "gotta have it" scale. Those who have it can join the "Merry band of Crorepatis" in SBI's premium branch.
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    AFFLUENCE MEANS INFLUENCE HERE:

    Money may not be the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the "gotta have it" scale. Those who have it can join the "Merry band of Crorepatis" in SBI's premium branch.
  • <b>MONEY TALKS:</b><br><br> In this bank, you can enjoy top-of-the-line facilities, unlike any other bank.
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    MONEY TALKS:

    In this bank, you can enjoy top-of-the-line facilities, unlike any other bank.
  • <b>GET YOUR PASSBOOK PLEASE:</b><br><br> Since opening on 2nd September, the branch has 50 customers. The target is to have 250 crorepati customers by the end of this financial year.
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    GET YOUR PASSBOOK PLEASE:

    Since opening on 2nd September, the branch has 50 customers. The target is to have 250 crorepati customers by the end of this financial year.
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