About Us
Empowering Communities, Strengthening Cooperatives
Vision
To be a trusted financial institution that drives inclusive growth, strengthens cooperative societies, and fosters sustainable rural development through innovation, integrity, and service excellence.
Mission
- To provide reliable and accessible financial services to cooperative societies and their members including general public in the area of operation of this bank.
- To act as a central agency in the three-tier cooperative credit structure, ensuring smooth financial linkages with the apex institution, Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Chandigarh.
- To embrace modern banking technologies that enhance efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction.
- To contribute to the economic empowerment of rural communities by supporting agriculture, small businesses, and multipurpose cooperative initiatives.
Core Values
- Integrity: Upholding transparency and accountability in all operations.
- Innovation: Adopting modern banking solutions to meet evolving needs.
- Community Focus: Prioritizing the welfare of cooperative societies and rural communities.
- Excellence: Striving for continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Trust: Building long-term relationships with stakeholders through reliability and fairness.Â
Historical Legacy
- Established in 1922, the Faridkot Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. has been a cornerstone of Punjab’s cooperative movement for over a century.
- Registered under The Punjab Cooperative Societies Act, the bank has consistently supported shareholder societies in Faridkot and Kotkapura blocks.
- Licensed by the Reserve Bank of India in 1995 to operate banking business.
Membership Strength
- 510 affiliated societies (as of 31 March 2026).
- Includes 79 multipurpose cooperative societies, reflecting the bank’s diverse and inclusive reach.
Achievements
Technological Pioneer & State Recognition: Honored by the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Punjab on 12 July 2013 during NABARD’s 32nd Foundation Day for its leadership in CBS adoption.
