The advertising slogan Pure Banking, Nothing Else is associated with which Indian bank?

Introduction / Context:
Banks often use memorable taglines or slogans to communicate their brand identity and build trust with customers. Competitive exams in banking and general awareness frequently ask questions that match these taglines with the correct institution. The slogan “Pure Banking, Nothing Else” is one of the best known banking taglines in India, and this question checks whether the learner can connect it to the correct bank.

Given Data / Assumptions:

- The slogan given is “Pure Banking, Nothing Else.”- Four banks are listed: YES Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and State Bank of India (SBI).- We assume standard official taglines used in exams and banking awareness material.

Concept / Approach:
The concept here is simple recall of branding information. The State Bank of India, the largest public sector bank in India, has used several taglines over time. One of its famous composite taglines includes “With you all the way,” “Pure Banking, Nothing Else,” and “The nation banks on us.” Among the options provided, SBI is the only bank that officially uses the line “Pure Banking, Nothing Else.” Therefore, that is the bank this slogan belongs to.

Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Recognize that the question is about brand taglines, not about products or interest rates.2. Recall from banking awareness study that State Bank of India uses the phrase “Pure Banking, Nothing Else.”3. Check each option in turn: YES Bank, Axis Bank, and HDFC Bank have different taglines and marketing lines that do not contain this exact phrase.4. Confirm that SBI is widely known for this tagline in exam oriented materials.5. Select State Bank of India (SBI) as the correct answer.

Verification / Alternative check:
You can verify this by consulting banking awareness notes, where taglines are often listed in a table. SBI appears with multiple taglines including “Pure Banking, Nothing Else,” while Axis Bank is usually associated with lines like “Dil se open,” HDFC Bank with “We understand your world,” and YES Bank with “Experience our expertise” or similar market specific taglines. The presence of the exact phrase in SBI promotional material confirms your choice.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:
- YES Bank: This is a private sector bank with its own distinct marketing phrases, but it does not use “Pure Banking, Nothing Else.”- Axis Bank: Axis Bank has different communication lines, often focusing on openness and customer centric services, not this exact slogan.- HDFC Bank: HDFC Bank has separate well known taglines centered around understanding the customer world, not around the phrase pure banking.

Common Pitfalls:
Because many banks have multiple taglines and advertisements, students sometimes mix up which line belongs to which institution. The words “banking” or “pure” may appear in multiple campaigns, leading to confusion. A practical tip is to build a small chart for major Indian banks and revise it regularly. Focusing on the exact wording rather than only the feel of the slogan reduces the chance of confusion in the exam hall.

Final Answer:
The correct option is State Bank of India (SBI), which uses the slogan “Pure Banking, Nothing Else” in its branding and awareness campaigns.