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Bank of Baroda, India’s second-biggest state lender, aims to double size in 5 years

Bank of Baroda plans to double its balance sheet over the next five years, betting on strong economic growth in India, rising credit demand and expansion of fee-based income streams. CEO Debadatta Chand said scale and capital strength are essential for Indian banks to compete globally, especially as discussions continue around creating larger state-run lenders.