Kotak Mahindra Bank is an Indian bank that was originally established as a non-banking financial company in 1985 called Kotak Mahindra Finance Limited. In 2003, it was granted a banking license by the Reserve Bank of India, making it the first company in Indian banking history to convert to a bank. Over the years, Kotak Mahindra Bank has expanded its operations and products, and as of 2014 had over 500 branches, 1,000 ATMs, and total assets of over $2.9 billion. The bank has received several awards recognizing its leadership, innovation, and financial performance in the Indian banking sector.