Known for its rich heritage and status as one of Mumbai’s most iconic sports clubs, the Bombay Gymkhana lent a distinctive charm to this invite-only event. Attendees had the unique opportunity to enjoy a meet-and-greet session, a 15-minute game on the badminton court, lunch, and a personalised photo opportunity with their favourite player. A two-hour interactive session was curated for select Gymkhana members and their children.
The presence of India’s top badminton stars elevated the event’s prestige, headlined by Lakshya Sen, who made history at Paris 2024 as the first Indian men’s singles player to reach the Olympic semi-finals. A rising icon, Lakshya holds titles including the India Open and Canada Open, as well as a silver medal at the 2022 All England Championships.
Joining him were Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, the world No. 9 women’s doubles duo, who played a pivotal role in India’s gold-medal triumph at the 2024 Asia Team Championships. Completing the star-studded lineup were Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Khel Ratna awardees and former world No. 1s. The dynamic duo has secured multiple historic firsts for Indian badminton, including Asian Games gold, as well as Super 1000 and Super 500 titles. Notably, Lakshya, Chirag, and Satwik were part of India’s maiden Thomas Cup-winning squad, cementing their legacy in Indian badminton.
Azmat Habibulla, Managing Director and Head of Group Strategic Marketing & Communications at DBS Bank India, said, "We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to redefine customer engagement by curating exceptional, memorable experiences. This exclusive event embodies our brand promise, ‘Live more, Bank less,’ and offered a unique opportunity to connect with India’s top badminton stars. For over 30 years, we have been a trusted partner to our customers in India, and we aim to deepen our relationships by curating experiences that extend beyond banking and enrich their lives."
DBS has been named "Asia's Safest Bank" by Global Finance for 16 consecutive years (2009–2024), highlighting its strong financial position and sound risk management practices. Through its premium banking and wealth management platform, Treasures, DBS Bank India offers a range of solutions for HNI customers, including ‘DBS Study Abroad Total Assist’, which supports customers and their families in their overseas education journey.
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About DBS
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia, and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world. In 2025, CRISIL Ratings reaffirmed its ‘CRISIL AAA/Stable’ rating on the corporate credit facility of DBS Bank India Ltd (DBIL). The rating on the certificate of deposits programme was also reaffirmed at ‘CRISIL A1+’.
Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 16 consecutive years from 2009 to 2024. In 2025, DBS Bank India was recognised as the Best Bank for Corporate Banking and Best Bank for Corporate Cash Management in India by CRISIL - Coalition Greenwich. Reinforcing its commitment to responsible banking and business practices, DBS was also named Best Bank for Sustainable Finance – India by Global Finance in 2024 and Best Bank for Diversity & Inclusion – India by Euromoney in 2024.
DBS Bank has been present in India for 30 years, opening its first office in Mumbai in 1994. DBS Bank India Limited is the first among the large foreign banks in India to start operating as a wholly owned, locally incorporated subsidiary of a leading global bank. As a trusted partner, DBS provides a range of banking services for large, medium, and small enterprises and individual consumers in India, focusing on a seamless customer experience that helps them ‘Live more, Bank less’. In November 2020, Lakshmi Vilas Bank was merged with DBS Bank India Limited. DBS Bank India is now present in ~350 locations in 19 Indian states.
DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers as it banks the Asian way and understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting businesses for impact: enterprises with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping underserved communities with future-ready skills and helping them to build food resilience.
With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com.
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