Mumbai, 24th February, 2025: Bank of Baroda (Bank), one of India’s leading public sector banks, has been awarded the ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification from the British Standards Institution (BSI) reaffirming that the Bank’s Operational Resilience, Business Continuity Planning and Risk Management capabilities are consistent with global best practices. The ISO 22301:2019 BCMS accreditation recognises the Bank’s ability to maintain robust business continuity practices, ensure uninterrupted services even during unforeseen disruptions and effectively manage risk.

ISO 22301:2019 is an international benchmark for business continuity management, focusing on minimizing operational disruptions and ensuring swift recovery in times of crisis. Achieving this certification enhances Bank of Baroda’s reputation as a resilient organisation that is well-prepared to ensure continuity of services even in the face of unexpected challenges that may arise and serve customers seamlessly.

Speaking on this milestone, Ms. Beena Vaheed, Executive Director, Bank of Baroda said, “As a financial services institution, we place utmost value on the trust and confidence that our customers and other stakeholders have in us. Receiving the prestigious ISO 22301:2019 certification stands as a testament to our commitment to ensuring business continuity in the face of any disruptive events and safeguarding the interests of our stakeholders, further strengthening confidence in Bank of Baroda.”

Founded in 1901, the British Standards Institution (BSI) is the UK’s national standards body and is a leading certification body for management systems and standards. ISO 22301:2019 is recognised as the international benchmark for business continuity management and is being adopted by banks and other financial institutions to ensure operational resilience and continuity of services.