Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty
Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty | |
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| Born | 1915-04-30 Mulki, India |
| Died | 1981 |
| Occupation | Banker |
| Years active | 1946–1978 |
| Known for | Chairman of Vijaya Bank |
Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty (1915–1981) was a prominent Indian banker who became associated with Vijaya Bank starting in 1946. He was appointed chairman of the board in 1962, initially serving as honorary chairman until 1969, after which he assumed the role of full-time chairman until 1978. During his tenure, Vijaya Bank experienced notable growth, incorporating nine smaller banks between 1963 and 1968 and introducing its distinctive logo in 1965.
Biography
Shetty was born on 30 April 1915 into a Tulu-speaking Tuluva Bunt family in Mulki. He completed his education at St Aloysius, Mangaluru. His professional journey began in the insurance and banking sectors with companies like Tropical and Crescent before he joined Vijaya Bank in 1946. Established by A. B. Shetty in 1931 to support extensive agricultural activities in South Canara, Vijaya Bank achieved Scheduled bank status in 1958 and expanded considerably through mergers under Shetty’s leadership. He served as full-time chairman until 1978 and passed away in 1981.
In honor of his contributions, a college located in Shirva, Udupi district, bears his name, and a segment of road connecting Hampankatta Junction to Ambedkar Circle in Bangalore has been renamed to commemorate him.