AXIS BANK has announced a partnership with the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) as its official banking partner. The collaboration marks a step towards supporting the growth of professional golf in India while reinforcing the bank’s commitment to promoting sporting excellence and community engagement.
Through the partnership, Axis Bank will support all tournaments organised by the PGTI during the current season, contributing to the development of golfing talent and the expansion of the sport across the country.
The association also aims to strengthen India’s professional golf ecosystem by enhancing player opportunities, improving tournament experiences, and driving greater fan engagement.
Axis Bank executive director Munish Sharda said, “We are pleased to partner with DP World PGTI as its Official Banking Partner. Golf embodies precision, discipline, and a pursuit of excellence qualities that strongly reflect who we are at Axis Bank. This association also strengthens our engagement with India’s growing premium customer segments, where the sport has a deep and enduring connect. We look forward to contributing to the advancement of professional golf in India and supporting the remarkable talent shaping its future.”
PGTI president Kapil Dev commented, “We are extremely pleased to welcome Axis Bank as a Tour Partner of the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India. We thank Mr. Amitabh Chaudhry, MD and CEO, Axis Bank, for his support in helping forge this strategic partnership. Following PGTI’s historic signing of DP World as its Title Partner, the partnership announcement with Axis Bank adds further momentum to the DP World PGTI’s growth journey. Axis Bank is one of India’s most respected financial institutions, and its support reflects the growing confidence in Indian professional golf and its future. Partnerships of this stature play a vital role in strengthening the foundation of the Tour, enhancing opportunities for our players, and expanding the sport’s reach across the country. We look forward to a meaningful and long-lasting association with Axis Bank as we work together to take Indian professional golf to greater heights.”
PGTI CEO Amandeep Johl added, “We extend our sincere gratitude to Axis Bank for partnering with us in our mission to grow the sport of golf in India. We also thank Mr. Amitabh Chaudhry, MD and CEO, Axis Bank, for his vision and encouragement in making this collaboration possible. After PGTI’s milestone partnership announcement with DP World as its Title Partner, the partnership with Axis Bank marks another giant stride forward for the DP World PGTI. Axis Bank’s strong legacy of excellence, innovation, and nationwide reach aligns perfectly with DP World PGTI’s goal to elevate professional golf in India and provide greater opportunities for our players. This partnership is a watershed moment for the DP World PGTI as we continue to strengthen the competitive ecosystem of Indian golf and enhance the overall experience for players, fans, and stakeholders. We look forward to building a long-term, impactful association with Axis Bank that contributes meaningfully to the growth of the sport across the country.”
