Which bank has started as a private shareholders bank, mostly by European shareholders?

Bank of India
Bank of Baroda
Dena Bank
Imperial Bank of India

The correct answer is: D. Imperial Bank of India

The Imperial Bank of India was a private shareholders bank, mostly by European shareholders. It was founded in 1864 by the merger of the Bank of Bombay, the Bank of Madras, and the Bank of Bengal. The bank was headquartered in London and had branches throughout India. It was the largest bank in India at the time.

The bank was nationalized in 1955 and became the State Bank of India.

The other options are incorrect because they are not private shareholders banks.

  • Bank of India is a state-owned bank in India. It was founded in 1906.
  • Bank of Baroda is a state-owned bank in India. It was founded in 1908.
  • Dena Bank is a state-owned bank in India. It was founded in 1938.