Bank to give all time high dividend

July 10, 2011

Mangalore, July 10: Shareholders of a city-based Corporation Bank at its 14th annual general meeting here on Saturday approved an all time high dividend of Rs 20 per share, on a paid up equity share of Rs 10.

Ramnath Pradeep, chairman and managing director of the bank, in his address to the shareholders, said, "It was yet another successful year for the bank and our last fiscal recorded a spectacular performance."

The bank joined the league of mid-sized banks by surpassing total business of Rs 2 lakh crore. Total business of the bank doubled in three years and it grew eight times in just 10 years from Rs 25,226 crore as on March 31, 2001 to Rs 2,03,598 crore as on March 31 this year.

The Bank has opened 12 new zonal offices for effective monitoring and control. The Bank has two of its representative offices in Dubai and Hong Kong. "We are exploring the possibility of opening of branches at Singapore and South African Countries such as at Kenya, Zambia, Botswana and Malaysia. The Bank celebrated its 106th Foundation Day on March 12 by dedicating a heritage museum and financial research centre at Udupi," he added.

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Udupi school girl Shagun Verma Hegde to lead India U-15 volleyball team in China

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December 2,2025

Udupi, Dec 2: A wave of regional pride is sweeping through Udupi district as Shagun S Verma Hegde, a talented Class 9 student from Christ King English Medium High School, Karkala, has been named the captain of the Indian National Team for the Under-15 Girls’ Volleyball Championship.

Shagun holds the unique distinction of being the sole player from Karnataka selected to represent the country in the prestigious international tournament. The championship, organized by the School Games Federation, is scheduled to take place in Shangluo, China, from December 3 to 13, where Shagun will lead the national squad.

A Remarkable Journey to the Top

Shagun’s selection is a testament to her dedication and exceptional skill on the court. Her journey included several rigorous rounds of selection:

• She was the only player from Udupi district to qualify for the state-level selection camp.

• Out of eight players from Karnataka who advanced to the national selection camp in Pune, Maharashtra, Shagun was the only one to secure a place in the final national squad.

• The national camp saw participation from approximately 200 players, which was shortlisted to 23. Shagun not only made the final cut but was also ranked as the second-best player overall, solidifying her leadership role.

Shagun, who is the daughter of Sandesh Verma and Shruthiraj of Kallotte, Karkala, has trained under experienced coaches Santosh D’Souza, Jeevan D’Silva, Jairaj Poojary, and Ramesh. Her selection as the team captain has brought profound honour to her family, school, the Udupi district, and the entire state of Karnataka.

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