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 | | NEW DELHI - The State Bank of India (SBI), Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Central Bank of India and Corporation Bank have significantly improved their ranks among Asian banks, taking advantage of reforms and retail boom, according to The Asian Banker journal. |
 | | While State Bank of India with US$78.88 billion in assets was among the top 30 "largest" banks in Asia, Corporation Bank emerged as the second "strongest" bank in the region based on seven crucial financial parameters. |
 | | SBI, which was in 26th position in terms of size, was followed by Bank of India (93), ICICI Bank (94), Punjab National Bank (110), Canara Bank (116), Bank of Baroda (132), Central Bank of India (154), Uco Bank (168), Union Bank of India (178) and Syndicate Bank (180). |
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