Scale & Reach
State Bank of India (SBIN) – Overview
State Bank of India (SBI) is India’s largest commercial bank, majority owned by the Government of India. With a history dating back over 200 years, SBI is considered the backbone of India’s banking sector and plays a crucial role in financial inclusion, rural banking, and large-scale lending. Its headquarters is in Mumbai.
Scale & Reach
Balance Sheet Size: Over ₹60 lakh crore (FY25).
Market Share: Holds the largest share of deposits and advances in the Indian banking system.
Customer Base: More than 50 crore customers served.
Branches & ATMs: Over 22,000 branches and nearly 63,000 ATMs across India.
Employees: Largest employer in the sector with over 2.5 lakh staff.
Global Presence: Subsidiaries, branches, and offices in over 30 countries, serving NRIs and global corporates.
Services & Segments
Retail Banking – Savings accounts, personal loans, home loans, education loans, debit/credit cards, mobile banking.
Corporate Banking – Financing for corporates, infrastructure lending, treasury, trade finance, cash management.
Agricultural & Rural Banking – Priority sector lending, Kisan Credit Card, microfinance, rural development schemes.
Subsidiaries – SBI Life Insurance, SBI Mutual Fund, SBI Cards, SBI Capital Markets, SBI General Insurance.
Digital Banking – YONO app (You Only Need One) is a leading platform for digital financial services in India.
Recent Performance
Net profit for FY25 crossed ₹60,000 crore, making SBI the most profitable Indian bank.
Strong loan growth across retail and corporate segments.
Asset quality improved, with Gross NPA ratio trending below 3%.
Credit cost and provisions remain under control, reflecting robust risk management.
Net Interest Margin (NIM) maintained around ~3.3–3.4%.
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