Kotak Mahindra Bank is one of India's leading private banks, offering banking solutions across commercial, investment, and personal finance. Established in 1984, it was the first private institution in India to receive a banking license from the Reserve Bank of India. Within six years, the bank expanded to serve 5.9 million customers through 178 branches across 82 cities. In 2007-2008, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a consolidated profit of Rs. 991.2 crore, an 84% increase from the previous year. The bank provides various banking facilities including deposits, loans, investment services, and online and mobile banking for customer convenience.