Pune-based Sharad Cooperative Bank, Manchar, has been conferred with the prestigious “Green World Co-Pride 2025” Award in recognition of its outstanding contribution to the cooperative sector and its consistent commitment to sustainable and ethical banking practices.
The award was jointly instituted by Green World Publication, Pune, and Cosmos Cooperative Bank, Pune, acknowledging the bank’s exemplary performance and its significant role in strengthening the cooperative movement in Maharashtra.
The honour was formally presented by Maharashtra Cooperation Minister Babasaheb Patil at a special ceremony held in Pune. The award was received on behalf of the bank by Rajendra Deshmukh, Chief Executive Officer, in the presence of senior cooperative sector leaders and dignitaries.
Under the leadership of Chairman Devendra Shah, Sharad Cooperative Bank has earned a strong reputation for transparency, customer trust, and steady financial growth. The bank’s emphasis on responsible banking, ethical practices and sustainable development has set benchmarks within the cooperative banking sector.
The Green World Co-Pride Award further reinforces Sharad Cooperative Bank’s position as a model cooperative institution, reflecting its commitment to inclusive growth and long-term sustainability in the financial ecosystem.