Bank of Baroda (NSEI:BANKBARODA) and Canara Bank (BSE:532498) could reportedly acquire smaller banks like Dena Bank (BSE:532121), Vijaya Bank (NSEI:VIJAYABANK), UCO Bank (NSEI:UCOBANK), Union Bank of India (BSE:532477) and United Bank of India (BSE:533171). The government is reportedly holding discussions with six or seven banks to examine synergies as it pushes for consolidation among public sector banks.