Founded in 1908 by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III in the princely state of Baroda, Bank of Baroda is one of India's largest public sector banks. It was nationalized by the Government of India in 1969. The bank provides a wide spectrum of financial products and services, including retail and corporate banking, international banking, SME financing, and treasury operations. Following its merger with Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank in 2019, it became the country's third-largest public sector bank. Its mission is to be a top-ranking national bank of international standards committed to augmenting stakeholder value through care, concern, and competence.