who inaugurated first atm in india

The first ATM in India was installed by **HSBC** (The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited) in **Mumbai** in **1987**. Although the specific person who formally inaugurated this ATM is not commonly documented, HSBC is widely recognized as the first bank to introduce the Automated Teller Machine service to Indian customers. This pioneering move in 1987 laid the groundwork for the modern electronic banking and digital payment landscape in the country.