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State Bank of India
NameState Bank of India
TypePublic
Traded as500112, SBIN, SBID
IndustryBanking
Founded01 July 1955 (as Imperial Bank: 1806)
HeadquartersMumbai, Maharashtra, India
Key peopleDinesh Kumar Khara (Chairman)
ProductsRetail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, mortgage loans, private banking, wealth management, credit cards, finance
Assets▲ ₹ 78,30,000 crore (2024)
Num employees~235,000 (2024)
SubsidSBI Cards, SBI Life Insurance, SBI Mutual Fund, SBI Capital Markets
Websitebank.sbi

State Bank of India. It is a public sector multinational banking and financial services institution headquartered in Mumbai. As the largest bank in India by assets and a Fortune Global 500 company, it operates a vast domestic network of over 22,000 branches and controls nearly a quarter of the banking system's total loan assets. The bank provides a comprehensive suite of services including retail banking, corporate banking, and investment banking, while maintaining a significant international footprint across more than 30 countries.

History

The bank's origins trace back to the Bank of Calcutta, founded in 1806 during the British Raj, which later became the Bank of Bengal as part of the Presidency banks system alongside the Bank of Bombay and Bank of Madras. These three institutions were amalgamated in 1921 to form the Imperial Bank of India, which acted as a quasi-central bank until the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India in 1935. Following India's independence, the Government of India nationalized the Imperial Bank under the State Bank of India Act, 1955, creating the present entity to extend banking services into rural India. Subsequent phases of bank nationalization in 1969 and 1980 further solidified its role as the principal banker to the Government of India, with it later absorbing several associate banks like State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur and State Bank of Hyderabad to consolidate its network.

Operations and services

Its core operations encompass retail banking, offering savings accounts, personal loans, and home loans to millions of customers, and corporate banking, serving major entities like Indian Railways and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. Through subsidiaries such as SBI Cards and SBI Life Insurance, it provides credit card services and insurance products, while SBI Mutual Fund is a dominant player in India's asset management industry. The bank is also a leader in digital banking through its YONO platform and operates extensive ATM and branchless banking networks, supported by critical infrastructure like its SBI General Insurance arm and technology centers in Bengaluru and Mumbai.

Corporate structure

The bank is governed by a central board of directors appointed by the Government of India, with Dinesh Kumar Khara serving as chairman. Its operations are segmented into various strategic business units, including SBI Capital Markets for investment banking and SBI Funds Management for mutual funds. Key subsidiaries include SBI Life Insurance, a joint venture with BNP Paribas Cardif, and international banking arms like State Bank of India (Mauritius) and State Bank of India (Canada). The organizational framework is designed to oversee a vast workforce and manage relationships with global partners such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.

Financial performance

For the fiscal year ending March 2024, it reported a net profit exceeding ₹ 61,000 crore, with total assets under management surpassing ₹ 78 lakh crore. The bank maintains a strong capital adequacy ratio well above the Basel III norms set by the Reserve Bank of India, and its non-performing asset ratios have shown consistent improvement due to aggressive recovery efforts. Its shares are listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange of India, where it is a constituent of the S&P BSE Sensex and NIFTY 50 indices, reflecting its pivotal role in the Indian economy.

International presence

Its global network spans over 30 countries through branches, subsidiaries, and joint ventures, with significant operations in financial hubs like London, New York City, Singapore, and Frankfurt. Key overseas subsidiaries include State Bank of India (California) in the United States and State Bank of India (UK), which serves the European Union market. The bank plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade for Indian corporations, maintains correspondent banking relationships with institutions like JPMorgan Chase, and is actively involved in project financing across Africa and South Asia, often in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank.

Controversies and challenges

The bank has faced scrutiny over several high-profile non-performing asset cases, including loans to Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher Airlines and Nirav Modi's fraudulent diamond trade. It has also been involved in legal disputes, such as the Supreme Court case regarding the recovery of bad loans from Anil Ambani's Reliance Communications. Other challenges include cybersecurity threats, competition from private sector banks like HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, and the ongoing integration of technology to modernize its extensive rural branch network amidst the rise of fintech companies like Paytm and PhonePe.

Category:Banks of India Category:Companies listed on the National Stock Exchange Category:Fortune Global 500