South Malabar Gramin Bank sponsored by Canara Bank is one of the largest Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)  in India in terms of total business. From humble beginnings  in the year 1976, the bank has grown into a formidable financial institution, thanks to support of nearly two million of its customers ,mostly the common man.

SMGB has over the years carved a niche in customer service and rural development . The bank is a pioneer in micro finance and lending to self help groups and have won several national and international accolades.