Andhra Pradesh Grameena Vikas Bank (APGVB) has won the Platinum Award for 'excellence'’ in banking awarded by Skoch Group, New Delhi.

K Lakshmana Rao, Chairman of APGVB, has received the award from Sri Vinod Rai, former CAG, and Sameer Kochar, Chairman, Skoch Group, at a function last week.

Skoch Financial Sector Awards, instituted by Skoch Consultancy Services, seek to recognise people, projects and institutions that have made significant contributions to the cause of financial inclusion and financial deepening, among others.