K. P. Hormis Explained
Kulangara Paulo Hormis (18 October 1917 26 January 1988) was an Indian banker and lawyer, who bought the shares and rechristened Federal Bank Limited.[1]
Early life and education
He was born on 18 October 1917 at Mookkannoor; a small village in the suburbs of Greater Cochin in a traditional agrarian family. He initially started his professional journey as a Lawyer in the Munisiff Court of Perumbavoor. He took over the management of Travancore Federal Bank on 30 December 1944 and until 18 May 1945 Travancore Federal Bank Limited functioned at Nedumpuram under his chairmanship.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
The Federal Bank Limited is a major private sector commercial bank headquartered at Aluva, Kochi, Kerala. As on 31 March 2016, Federal Bank has 1,253 branches, 1,680 ATMs and 212 CDMs (Cash Deposit Machines) across the country. Its balance sheet stood at as of end March 2016 and its Net Profit stood at for the fiscal year.[8] [9] [10]
Notes and References
- Web site: Top Private Banks in India | Federal Bank Founder | Federal Bank | Personal Banking. 9 March 2021. 5 March 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210305104349/https://www.federalbank.co.in/our-founder. live.
- Book: Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2015. 9788192947020. Mathew. Biju. 2 September 2015. 7 September 2021. 10 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230310102502/https://books.google.com/books?id=qeW0DAAAQBAJ&q=%27K+P+Hormis+founder+of+Federal+bank%27&pg=PA466. live.
- Web site: Federal Bank observes 69th Founder's Day on 18th October . 12 March 2018 . 12 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180312184152/https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-sector-banking-financials/federal-bank-observes-69th-founder-s-day-on-18th-october-114101700353_1.html . live .
- Web site: Federal Bank: Reports, Company History, Directors Report, Chairman's Speech, Auditors Report of Federal Bank - NDTV . 12 March 2018 . 12 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180312144732/http://profit.ndtv.com/stock/the-federal-bank-ltd_federalbnk/reports . live .
- Web site: Banking on the brand . . 12 March 2018 . 12 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180312144927/https://www.theweek.in/theweek/business/banking-on-the-brand.html . live .
- http://www.fbrof.com/files/downloads/8034575227.pdf
- News: When Kochi developed, these banking institutions stood as pillars of support. The Hindu. 20 March 2013. Pillai. R. Ramabhadran. 12 March 2018. 29 July 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130729095801/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Kochi/when-kochi-developed-these-banking-institutions-stood-as-pillars-of-support/article4526767.ece. live.
- Web site: Federal Bank LTD. Business enquiry form. 12 March 2018. 12 March 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180312144844/https://www.indiamart.com/federal-bank-ltd/aboutus.html. live.
- Web site: Centenary Birth Anniversary Celebration of Federal Bank Founder KP Hormis launched . 12 March 2018 . 12 March 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180312144745/http://www.uniindia.com/centenary-birth-anniversary-celebration-of-federal-bank-founder-kp-hormis-launched/business-economy/news/657375.html . live .
- News: Hormis memorial lecture. The Hindu. 11 March 2017.