Mumbai: Bank of Baroda has signed Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal as its brand endorser. This aligns with the bank’s philosophy to support emerging Indian athletes competing at the global level.
Sumit Nagal, aged 26, will strategically target a younger demographic and introduce products tailored for this new generation as positioned by the Bank.
Sumit, the highest-ranked Indian singles tennis player, reached a career-high world ranking of No. 71 on 17th June 2024 and earned a spot in the Indian Olympic team for Paris. In January 2024, he made history by being the first Indian in 35 years to beat a seeded player in a Grand Slam men’s singles match at the Australian Open.
Sumit joins Bank of Baroda’s impressive brand ambassadors alongside PV Sindhu and Shafali Verma.
Commenting on the association, Shri Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO, Bank of Baroda said, “Bank of Baroda has a rich legacy of partnering with and extending its support to some of India’s most promising sporting talent early on in their careers. We are delighted to welcome Sumit Nagal to the Bank of Baroda family. Tennis is a global, highly competitive and demanding sport and this makes Sumit’s journey and what he’s aspiring to achieve all the more inspiring and extraordinary. The collaboration between Bank of Baroda and Sumit will also go a long way in promoting the sport in India and helping the Bank reach out to a younger audience.”
“Sumit’s commitment, perseverance, passion and authenticity are just some of the attributes that define him; values that Bank of Baroda holds dear as well. 2024 is already proving to be a breakthrough year for Sumit and over 80,000 Barodians are cheering for him as he strives to achieve his dreams and make the country proud,” added Shri Chand.
Sumit Nagal said, “I am honoured and privileged to be associated with Bank of Baroda and would like to thank them for putting their confidence in me. Bank of Baroda is a leading, trusted Indian financial services institution that empowers the dreams and ambitions of millions and I eagerly look forward to this association.”
Born in 1997, Sumit excelled in tennis early, winning Wimbledon in 2015. Recently, he made history by reaching the Australian Open and winning ATP Challenger titles in Europe. In 2024, he became the first Indian in 49 years to qualify for the Monte Carlo Masters and secured a Masters 1000 victory on clay by defeating Matteo Arnaldi.
