Former SBI ATM in Patna Converted into Hair Salon Retaining Original Signage
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6 SourcesBihar, India
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Former SBI ATM in Patna Converted into Hair Salon Retaining Original Signage

In Patna's Danapur area, a former State Bank of India ATM booth has been converted into a hair salon while retaining the original SBI signage and ATM-style exterior. The ATM machine was removed after closure, but the space was rented out without changing the exterior, leading to confusion among locals who sometimes enter expecting cash withdrawal. The unusual setup has gone viral on social media, drawing amusement and commentary on this unique reuse of the space.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
67%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 11 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 6 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a largely apolitical story focused on a local business transformation. Coverage includes perspectives from local residents, social media users, and reports from various news outlets without political framing. Some social media reactions include light humor and mild criticism of the bank's oversight, but no partisan viewpoints dominate the narrative.

Sentiment — Positive (67/100)

The overall tone across the articles is lighthearted and amused, highlighting the novelty and humor of the situation. While most reactions are positive or playful, a few note minor logistical oversights, reflecting a mixed but predominantly neutral to positive sentiment. The viral nature of the story emphasizes entertainment rather than serious critique.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
moneycontrolWatch: ATM in Bihar no more withdraws cash, but gives customers fresh new hairstyle- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive
republicworld'India Is Not For Beginners': SBI ATM In Patna Turns Into Hair Salon WATCHCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

republicworld broke this story on 11 May, 07:49 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    republicworld11 May, 07:49 am
    'India Is Not For Beginners': SBI ATM In Patna Turns Into Hair Salon WATCH
  2. 2
    moneycontrol11 May, 08:10 am
    Watch: ATM in Bihar no more withdraws cash, but gives customers fresh new hairstyle- Moneycontrol.com

Lens Score breakdown

29/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Corporate
State Bank of India

Story context

Category
Social
Location
Bihar, India
Sources analysed
6
Last analysed
11 May 2026
Key entities
State Bank of IndiaAutomated teller machineBiharDanapurSocial mediaPatnaViral videoKioskInternetIndiaBarberBank