State Bank of India has moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of a ruling that bars telecom spectrum from being treated as an asset during insolvency proceedings. SBI warns the decision could sharply weaken recovery prospects for lenders and disrupt infrastructure and telecom financing, arguing the judgment overlooks key issues banks rely on for resolution and recoveries.
State Bank of India plans to recruit about 3,500 officers within the next five months to boost operations and business growth. Alongside the hiring drive, SBI aims to raise the share of women in its workforce to 30% over the next five years, backing the effort with programs designed to support women employees and expand leadership opportunities across levels.
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After the RBI’s repo rate cut, SBI has reduced its EBLR and RLLR lending rates by 25 basis points. The change is set to take effect from April 15, 2025. MCLR rates will remain unchanged, so the impact on EMIs will depend on whether your loan is linked to EBLR or RLLR.
SBI Funds Management is reportedly preparing to kick off its IPO as early as next week, seeking to raise up to $1.5 billion. About three quarters of the share sale would be reserved for domestic investors, while the company is also reportedly exploring a pre-IPO placement that could reach $350 million.
State Bank of India says some customers are experiencing temporary disruptions to OTP and SMS services on the YONO app, affecting transactions that require authentication. The bank expects services to be fully restored by 5:45 PM on April 17, 2026, and advises users to switch to other digital banking channels in the meantime. Similar issues were reported on April 16.
State Bank of India shares extended their rally, climbing more than 9% over the past two days on the BSE and pushing the stock to a record high. The move translated into a staggering gain for investors, with wealth rising by about Rs 15,000 crore in just a short span—fueling fresh interest in the banking counter.
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SBI Chairman highlights that financial markets will move beyond mere growth toward “intelligent scale,” powered by AI for smarter risk management and operational efficiency. He also points to deeper global integration and the rise of digital assets. In parallel, the Reserve Bank of India has eased offshore non-deliverable forward trading restrictions, aiming to bolster rupee internationalization as volatility steadies.
The Finance Ministry has revised recruitment examination and result-declaration timelines for public sector banks to streamline processes and boost transparency. Under the new sequence, SBI will announce results first, followed by nationalised banks, and then regional rural banks. The change is intended to reduce candidate attrition and support better workforce planning across these institutions.
Yes Bank’s 2020 bailout restored stability, but rewards and losses were uneven. SBI converted an INR 2,450 crore lifeline into roughly a 3.6x gain, while retail AT1 bondholders were wiped out and still haven’t been compensated. The episode questions how India protects investors when systemic safety comes first—and whether the balance will shift.
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