Vice President Radhakrishnan Urges Banks to Expand Financial Inclusion

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan urged banks to strengthen financial inclusion for farmers, entrepreneurs, women-led enterprises, and MSMEs during the 105th Foundation Day celebrations of Tamilnad Mercantile Bank. Speaking at VO Chidambaram College in Thoothukudi, Radhakrishnan stated that economic growth must be inclusive and should take everyone forward.

Radhakrishnan highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guiding principle is to eradicate poverty through economic development. He noted that India has become the world's fourth-largest economy and is currently on a trajectory to become the third-largest.

The Vice President praised Tamilnad Mercantile Bank for its century of contribution to economic growth and its evolution into an inclusive institution. He specifically recognized the bank's role in serving all sections of society, including the contributions of the Nadar community.