*Kolkata, 2026: In a city where golf has been intertwined with business and social life for nearly two centuries, AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), Presenting Partner of Business Today Golf 2026-27, brings the championship to Kolkata on October 31. The opening leg of the eight-city series will be held at the iconic Tollygunge Club, bringing together corporate leaders, entrepreneurs and business professionals through sport, conversations and connections.Kolkata provides a distinctive setting for the opening of the championship. The city is home to the Royal Calcutta Golf Club, founded in 1829 and widely regarded as the oldest golf club outside the British Isles. Over generations, golf has remained part of Kolkata’s social and business culture. Business Today Golf 2026-27 builds on this legacy, creating a contemporary platform for business leaders connected by a shared interest in the sport.As Presenting Partner, AU SFB sees Business Today Golf as a platform to engage with business leaders and entrepreneurs across some of India’s key economic centres, complementing the Bank’s growing presence across these markets.The championship opens in Kolkata as AU SFB expands its presence across East India.
The Bank currently has 36 branches across the Eastern region, including 24 in Kolkata, and plans to add 23 more branches across the region this year. The Kolkata leg therefore brings together two priorities for the Bank: expanding its presence in the region and deepening engagement with its business and entrepreneurial community.Uttam Tibrewal, Deputy CEO – Retail Banking, AU Small Finance Bank, said, “Golf brings together focus, discipline, and camaraderie, while creating a natural setting for meaningful conversations and relationships. AU Small Finance Bank is delighted to partner with Business Today Golf for its 27th season. Kolkata has a rich legacy of enterprise and a deep association with golf, making it a fitting city to begin this journey. As AU SFB deepens its presence across the region, we look forward to building stronger connections with businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals, while extending this engagement across key business centres in India.”Kolkata is also emerging as an important growth market for AU SFB, supported by an upward trajectory in its business and branch presence. The Bank is seeing encouraging customer traction across Savings Accounts and Credit Cards, reflecting the opportunity to deepen engagement across its retail and affluent customer segments.Around 90–120 participants are expected at each city edition. Following Kolkata, Business Today Golf 2026-27 will travel to Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Gurugram, Chennai, Kochi, Mumbai and Bengaluru through March 2027, providing AU SFB with a sustained platform to engage with business communities across key markets.
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