Agartala, 02 Feb 2026: In a landmark development coinciding with its Golden Jubilee celebrations, Tripura Gramin Bank (TGB) has launched its first-ever Co-Branded RuPay Credit Card in collaboration with its sponsor bank, Punjab National Bank (PNB), marking a historic milestone in the journey of the Regional Rural Bank.
With this launch, Tripura Gramin Bank has become the first Regional Rural Bank among the eight RRBs sponsored by Punjab National Bank and the first RRB in the country to introduce a Co-Branded RuPay Credit Card, setting a new benchmark in the RRB banking ecosystem at the national level.
The initiative was unveiled under the leadership of Shri Satyendra Singh, Chairman, Tripura Gramin Bank, whose strategic vision and emphasis on digital empowerment and customer-centric banking have played a pivotal role in steering the Bank towards innovation and modernization. The launch reflects TGB’s commitment to translating its Golden Jubilee vision into future-ready financial solutions.
The PNB–TGB Co-Branded RuPay Credit Card is aimed at strengthening digital banking outreach, enhancing customer convenience, and promoting financial inclusion, particularly for customers in rural and semi-urban areas. Through the trusted RuPay platform, customers will now gain access to modern credit facilities aligned with India’s indigenous payment ecosystem.
The prestigious launch ceremony was attended by several eminent dignitaries, including Smt. Rakhi Biswas, Director (Small Savings, Group Insurance & Institutional Finance), Government of Tripura; Shri Deepak Kumar, General Manager – Public Relations & Credit Card Division, Punjab National Bank (Head Office); Shri Taufique Alam, MD & CEO, PNB Cards & Services Ltd.; Shri Diganta Kumar Das, Deputy General Manager, NABARD – Tripura Regional Office; and Shri Rituraj Krishna, Deputy General Manager & Circle Head, PNB Circle Office, Agartala.
The event also witnessed active participation from Regional Managers, Chief Managers, Senior Managers, Branch Heads, marketing officials, and other officers of Tripura Gramin Bank, along with representatives from Punjab National Bank, PNB Cards & Services Ltd., and members of the media.
The launch further reinforces the long-standing partnership between Tripura Gramin Bank and Punjab National Bank, highlighting their shared commitment to innovation, trust, and sustainable banking solutions.
As Tripura Gramin Bank completes 50 years of dedicated service, this milestone stands as a reflection of its institutional strength, progressive leadership, and unwavering focus on empowering customers through modern and inclusive banking services.
