Mumbai, 20 June: Bank of Baroda has appointed Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal as its brand endorser, reflecting the bank’s commitment to supporting emerging Indian athletes on the global stage.

Sumit Nagal, 26, will focus on engaging with a younger audience and promoting products designed for this demographic, in line with the bank’s strategy. Currently the highest-ranked Indian singles tennis player, Nagal achieved a career-high world ranking of No. 71 on June 17, 2024, and secured a spot in the Indian Olympic team for Paris. In January 2024, he made history as the first Indian in 35 years to defeat a seeded player in a Grand Slam men’s singles match at the Australian Open.

Sumit joins the ranks of other esteemed Bank of Baroda brand ambassadors, including PV Sindhu and Shafali Verma.

Commenting on the partnership, Shri Debadatta Chand, Managing Director & CEO of Bank of Baroda, said, “Bank of Baroda has a proud tradition of supporting India’s promising athletes early in their careers. We are thrilled to welcome Sumit Nagal to our family. Tennis is a global, competitive, and demanding sport, making Sumit’s journey and aspirations all the more inspiring. This collaboration will help promote tennis in India and engage a younger audience for the bank.”

He added, “Sumit embodies commitment, perseverance, passion, and authenticity—values that Bank of Baroda cherishes. With 2024 already being a landmark year for Sumit, over 80,000 Barodians are rooting for him as he pursues his dreams and makes the nation proud.”

Sumit Nagal expressed his gratitude, saying, “I am honored to be associated with Bank of Baroda and appreciate their confidence in me. Bank of Baroda is a trusted Indian financial institution that empowers the ambitions of millions, and I am excited about this partnership.”

Born in 1997, Sumit Nagal excelled in tennis early, winning Wimbledon in 2015. Recently, he made history at the Australian Open and won 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.