TCS Extends Financial Inclusion Solutions Partnership with Bank of Baroda

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) have expanded their longstanding partnership to continue delivering financial inclusion solutions for the next 5 years. This collaboration is to help strengthen banking services in unbanked and underserved regions, with a focus on operations and accessibility.

Deployment of Financial Inclusion Gateway

Under the renewed agreement, TCS will deploy its Financial Inclusion Gateway Solution to help Bank of Baroda serve over 6 crore customers through its 55,000-plus agents in the country. The solution supports services, including account opening and digital money transfers via IMPS and NEFT, as well as financial and non-financial transactions such as Aadhaar and debit card-based payments.

Infrastructure and Maintenance Support

As part of the partnership, TCS will provide and manage infrastructure, including hardware and software, within BoB’s data centres. Additionally, TCS will oversee application support and maintenance, ensuring the system adapts to regulatory and operational changes required for new banking services.

Government Schemes Integration

The application is designed to streamline customer enrollment in various government insurance and pension schemes, such as Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana, and Atal Pension Yojana. These features are expected to improve access to essential financial services for rural and semi-urban populations.

High Transaction Processing 

The updated system can process up to 12 lakh transactions daily, allowing agents to handle the banking needs of customers in unbanked areas. This development builds on the 15-year relationship between TCS and Bank of Baroda, during which they have established 55,000 touchpoints across India.

Share Price Performance

At 3:00 PM, TCS shares were trading at ₹4,182.35, showcasing a 10.50% increase over the past year, while Bank of Baroda shares stood at ₹241.65, down 3.55% for the day but up 9.21% over the past year. 

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