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SBI launches 'SME Digital Business Loans', to sanction loans in 45 minutes

Waives of financial statement requirement for SME loans below Rs 50 lakh

MSME loans will be 'focal point' for growth over next 5 years: SBI

SBI, the country's largest lender, on Tuesday said small business lending will be the "focal point" for growth and profit for the next five years. The state-owned lender launched a product christened "SME (small and medium enterprises) Digital Business Loans", under which loans will be sanctioned in 45 minutes. "MSME (micro, small and medium enterprises) advances have been identified as the focal point for the bank's growth and profitability over the next five years," an official statement said. The bank is aiming to broaden credit accessibility for small businesses in the coming months by extending availability across all partner customer service point touchpoints and via QR codes at outdoor touchpoints in the coming months, the statement said. For the year ended on March 31, 2024, the bank's overall SME book grew by over 20 per cent to Rs 4.33 lakh crore and gross non performing assets in the book came down to 3.75 per cent from a peak of 9.43 per cent in FY20. The newly launche

State Bank of India plans to raise up to $3 billion via debt in FY25

Several state run-lenders, including Canara Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank and Punjab National Bank , plan to raise funds via debt this fiscal year

Abki baar Sensex 80,000 paar? Here's what analysts said on market outlook

On the technical front, too, analysts remain bullish on the markets and suggest the Sensex is set to reach higher levels in the months ahead.

SBI joins the Rs 8-trillion m-cap league; eyes $100 billion m-cap

In the last year, SBI is up nearly 55 per cent, while the Nifty PSU Bank index has almost doubled during the period

Nifty PSU Bank index zooms 9%; SBI, Central Bank, BOB rally up to 12%

India's banking system continues to ride the good economic growth momentum, well supported by recent structural improvements in the system.

SBI market-cap crosses Rs 8 trillion-mark for 1st time; stock rallies 8.4%

SBI share price: SBI is, now, behind RIL, TCS, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank in m-cap rating

Bank of India floats 666 days term deposits bucket with 7.3% rate

Slashes rate on 2-year deposits by 45 basis points

Bull spread on SBI: Buy Call at Rs 850, says Nandish Shah of HDFC Sec

Derivatives strategy on SB: Long build up is seen in SBI Futures with 11 per cent rise in open interest

Election turnout 35 million more this time compared to 2019: SBI Research

Expects sovereign rating upgrade by 2026-27

Check out new fund offers of companies; build up your investment portfolio

NFOs provide investors with the opportunity to invest in a fund from its inception, offering benefits such as low initial investment, unique investment themes, and potential for future growth

SBI automotive opportunities fund: Know details before investing

The thematic scheme will invest in stocks of companies engaged in automotive and allied businesses.

State Bank of India once again refuses to disclose electoral bond SOPs

State Bank of India has declined to disclose its SOPs for electoral bond transactions, citing 'commercial confidence' and asserting them as the bank's 'intellectual property'

FSIB defers interview for SBI chairman's post, new date after poll results

FSIB -- the headhunter for directors of state-owned banks and financial institutions -- in an unexpected move has deferred the scheduled interview to select a suitable candidate for the post of SBI chairman. The last-minute postponement comes hours before the scheduled interview, sources said. The exact reasons for postponement could not be ascertained immediately. However, sources said, the new date for the interview will be decided after the formation of the new government after June 4. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) will schedule the interview well in advance to select a replacement for Dinesh Khara, who will be superannuating on August 28, when he turns 63, the upper age limit for the position of SBI Chairman. As per the convention, the chairman is appointed from a pool of serving managing directors of SBI. FSIB will recommend the name and the final decision would be taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

FSIB to interview eligible candidates for SBI Chairman post on May 21

FSIB, the headhunter for directors of state-owned banks and financial institutions, is scheduled to interview eligible candidates for the post of SBI chairman on Tuesday, sources said. Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) will interview the eligible MDs of the bank to select a replacement for Dinesh Khara, who will be superannuating on August 28, when he turns 63, the upper age limit for the SBI Chairman position. As per the convention, the chairman is appointed from a pool of serving managing directors of SBI, the country's largest lender. FSIB would recommend the name and the final decision would be taken by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. FSIB is headed by Bhanu Pratap Sharma, former secretary of Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The members of the government-appointed selection panel are Financial Services Secretary, Department of Public Enterprises Secretary and an RBI Deputy Governor. Other members of the

Cancelling credit card, uncluttering home: Top personal finance stories

Our top stories this week tell you about the procedure to cancel a card and the various storage solutions for your home

Finance Ministry asks SBI to form committee to tackle co-lending issues

Department of financial services holds meeting with major banks and stakeholders

SBI MF adds automotive opportunities fund to its thematic line-up

According to fund house, the growing demand for premium automobiles & rising electric vehicle adoption also bodes well for the cos in this sector, while bringing new investment options to the fold

Public sector banks' total profit jumps 35%, crosses Rs 1.4 trn in FY24

Public sector banks' cumulative profit crossed Rs 1.4 lakh crore in the financial year ended March 2024, recording a growth of 35 per cent over the previous year on a high base of Rs 1 lakh crore. The 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs) together had earned a net profit of Rs Rs 1,04,649 crore in 2022-23. Out of the total profit of Rs 141,203 crore earned during the FY24, market leader State Bank of India (SBI) alone contributed over 40 per cent of the total earnings, as per the published numbers on exchanges. SBI earned a profit of Rs 61,077 crore 22 per cent higher than the previous financial year (Rs 50,232 crore). In percentage terms Delhi-based Punjab National Bank had the highest net profit growth with 228 per cent to Rs 8,245 crore, followed by Union Bank of India with a 62 per cent rise to Rs 13,649 crore and Central Bank of India with a 61 per cent increase to Rs 2,549 crore. Among the banks which recorded over 50 per cent jump in net profit included Bank of India with a 57 per

85% of 12,000 freshers set to join SBI in FY25 are engineering grads: Khara

Eighty-five per cent of about 12,000 freshers set to join the country's largest lender SBI in FY25 are engineering graduates, its chairman Dinesh Khara has said. The bank is in the process of onboarding up to 12,000 freshers in the roles of probationary officers and associates in FY25, and there is no bias towards onboarding engineers in the ranks, Khara said, stressing that this is not by design. After training the over 3,000 POs and over 8,000 associates with some banking knowledge, they will be channelised into various business roles. It can be noted that this comes at a time when the banking sector is increasing its dependency on technology as it looks for newer ways of enthralling the customer, while some players are also grappling with challenges on this front. "We expose them into banking and thereafter, channelise them into various roles in business and IT, depending on their aptitude and temperament, and that is something which is helping us ensure that there is a continuo