Bengaluru, 29 October 2026: Bank of Baroda, India’s International Bank, is observing Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2026 from October 26 to November 1, 2026, under the theme ‘Probity for Prosperity’. As part of this week-long observance, the Bank organised a walkathon commencing from its Corporate Centre in Mumbai. The walkathon was led by Shri Lal Singh, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda and witnessed enthusiastic participation from employees across the Bank, reaffirming the organisation’s collective commitment to ethical conduct, integrity and transparency.
The observance of Vigilance Awareness Week commenced on October 26 with Dr. Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO, Bank of Baroda; Executive Directors Shri Lalit Tyagi, Shri Sanjay Vinayak Mudaliar, Shri Lal Singh and Smt. Beena Vaheed; Chief Vigilance Officer Smt. Tajvinder Kaur, along with employees taking the Integrity Pledge in Hindi and English. This was followed by the reading of messages from the Hon’ble President of India, the Hon’ble Vice-President of India, the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, and the Central Vigilance Commissioner.
Dr. Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO, Bank of Baroda said, “Vigilance is not merely a compliance requirement but a cornerstone of trust and credibility. Vigilance Awareness Week reinforces our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, strengthen governance and embed probity in every decision and action we take. At Bank of Baroda, we remain committed to fostering a culture where integrity is a shared responsibility and the foundation of public trust.”
Other activities planned during the week include the release of the Bank’s Vigilance Newsletter and animated videos to promote vigilance awareness among employees, vigilance-themed elocution and essay writing competitions, poetry reading, skits & nukkad natak, quiz competition and rangoli competition at the Bank’s Corporate Office, all aimed at deepening awareness of vigilance, ethics and good governance among employees.
About Bank of Baroda
Founded on 20th July, 1908 by Sir Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III, Bank of Baroda is one of the leading commercial banks in India. At 63.97% stake, it is majorly owned by the Government of India. The Bank serves its global customer base of over ~180 million through around 65,000 touch points spread across 15 countries in five continents and through its various digital banking platforms, which provide all banking products and services in a seamless and hassle-free manner. The Bank’s vision matches the aspirations of its diverse clientele base and seeks to instill a sense of trust and security in all their dealings with the Bank.
