Kerala Grameena Bank (KGB) is an Indian regional rural bank (RRB), headquartered in Malappuram, Kerala. Like other RRBs, the Government of India holds the majority 50% shares, while the Government of Kerala holds 15% and Canara Bank owns the remaining 35% stake. On October 23, 2025, Ministry of Finance, Government of India renamed several Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to align them with their states. According to Government of India Notification No. S.O. 4836(E) Kerala Gramin Bank became Kerala Grameena Bank.[1]
History
The bank was formed by amalgamating North Malabar Gramin Bank and South Malabar Gramin Bank on 8 July 2013 by the Ministry of Finance, Government of India. The bank serves the area previously operated by the two banks. It is sponsored by Canara Bank. Like other RRBs, Government of India holds the majority 50 percent shares, while the state government