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No impact on biz: RInfra, RPower after SBI's 'fraud' tag on RCom account

Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power assert that SBI's classification of Reliance Communications' loan account as fraud will have no impact on their business, financials, or stakeholders

SBI marks Reliance Com loan as 'fraud', reports Anil Ambani to RBI

SBI tags Reliance Communications' loan as fraud citing irregularities and fund misuse before CIRP and reports Anil Ambani to RBI as per central bank's compliance norms

Siddaramaiah to remain CM, cab fare hike, Dalai Lama vs China, Sheikh Hasina & more

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that he will serve the full 5-year term as chief minister, giving a strong message to party loyalists backing deputy DK Shivakumar for the post of chief minister.

SBI to label RCom loan account as 'fraud', names Anil Ambani in RBI report

State Bank of India (SBI) has decided to classify the loan account of beleaguered telecom firm Reliance Communications as "fraud" and to report the name of its erstwhile director -- Anil Ambani to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The move is expected to be followed by other lenders who have given loans to Reliance Communications Ltd (RCom). Reliance Communications in a regulatory filing said that it has received a letter dated June 23, 2025 from the State Bank of India (SBI) to this effect. SBI has decided to report the loan account of the company as 'fraud' and to report the name of Anil Ambani (erstwhile director of the company) to the RBI, as per the extant RBI guidelines, it said. As per the RBI guidelines, after a bank classifies an account as 'fraud', the lender should then report the fraud to RBI within 21 days of detection and also report the case to CBI/Police. According to the filing, Reliance Communications and its subsidiaries received a total loan of Rs 31,580 crore f

SBI flags Reliance Comms loan as fraud; Anil Ambani's name sent to RBI

State Bank of India's forensic audit cites fund diversion and loan violations; Reliance Communications says it is protected under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

State Bank of India at 70: Tracing the journey of India's biggest lender

From its 1800s roots to today's banking giant, SBI marks 70 years since its birth

SBI bets on digital tools and tie-ups to sustain market leadership

SBI chairman C S Setty on Tuesday said the country's largest lender is betting on digital tools and strategic tie-ups for sustaining and growing its market leadership. "By embracing digital tools, strategic partnerships, and data-driven growth, we aim to sustain market leadership and deliver scalable, profitable, and inclusive banking for a dynamic India," Setty said. The state-owned bank is streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, and strengthening its people to build a future-ready organisation, Setty added. SBI celebrated its 70th anniversary on Tuesday with a slew of initiatives, including a quiz contest and some digital initiatives, as per an official statement. The next phase of innovation would include expansion of its digital app YONO to Singapore and also a revamp of the YONO business, it added. Over 4,200 students participated in the SBI Scholar Quiz, in which the lender distributed Rs 50 lakh in prize money and certificates to the participants. This incl

SBI's digital transformation immensely benefited customers: FM Sitharaman

Digital transformation undertaken by the State Bank of India (SBI) in the last decade has been immensely beneficial to its customers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. Congratulating SBI on completing 70 years of service to the nation, she expressed hope that the Bank will continue to innovate and empower as India continues its journey towards 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. "With over 23,000 branches, 78,000 Customer Service Points (CSPs) and 64,000 ATMs, SBI's footprint today is formidable and it is truly the Banker to every Indian. The digital transformation it has achieved in the last decade has been immensely beneficial to its customers," Sitharaman said in a post on X. SBI has been instrumental in supporting 1.5 crore farmers, 1.3 crore Self-Help Groups (SHGs) led by women, 32 lakh street vendors under PM SVANidhi, 23 lakh MSMEs, and lakhs of artisans across various schemes, she said. SBI has over 15 crore Jan Dhan Accounts, 14.65 crore PM Suraksha Bima Yojana, 1.

SBI plans to solarise 4 million homes by FY27, marks 70 years of service

As it celebrates 70 years, SBI commits to solarising 4 million homes by FY27, scaling rooftop projects, modernising ATMs, and advancing AI-driven customer solutions

SBI at 70: A legacy institution that mirrors India's economic rise

Who says the elephant can't dance? The theme that runs through the bank's 70-year life is its willingness to change in sync with time

Rupam Roy elected general secy of All-India State Bank Officers' Federation

All-India State Bank Officers' Federation (AISBOF) on Sunday said members of the union have elected Rupam Roy as its general secretary for a period of three years. The election took place at the union's 29th Triennial General Council held at Hyderabad, AISBOF said in a statement. In the elections held on Sunday, Arun Kumar Bishoyi and Rupam Roy were re-elected unanimously as president and general secretary of AISBOF for the triennial period 2025-2028, reaffirming the overwhelming confidence of the membership in their leadership, it said. Several important resolutions were adopted to strengthen the Federation's role in protecting the interests of its members in general and the society at large, it said. The event was also graced by SBI managing director Vinay M Tonse and Kishore Kumar Poludasu Deputy Managing Director (HR), it added.

BCs seek meeting with finance ministry to break deadlock over remuneration

Industry representatives for business correspondents point out that there is pressure from banks to raise deposits, despite the fact that the BC channel has already overtaken branches in doing so

SBI likely to kick off debt fundraising by August via tier II bond issue

SBI has not tapped the bond market in the first half of 2025 and shelved a plan to issue infrastructure bonds in March due to elevated yields

SBI to HAL: These PSUs merit long-term portfolio spot, says Motilal Oswal

SBI, BEL, HAL, Power Grid, and Coal India are among the top stock picks for Motilal Oswal

Bengal may lose ₹25 cr GST as SBI shifts key unit from Kolkata to Mumbai

Kolkata faces a potential state GST loss of nearly Rs 25 crore this fiscal year as the State Bank of India (SBI) moves to relocate its Global Market Unit (GMU) from Kolkata to Mumbai, a civil society organisation has claimed. This proposed shift has drawn protests from civil society groups like Bank Bachao Desh Bachao Manch (Save Bank, Save Nation Platform), describing SBI's decision as "arbitrary and opaque". "The GMU and associated units contribute significantly to state revenues via GST, nearly Rs 25 crore this fiscal year. Additionally, over 70 contractual staff stand to lose their jobs," Bank Bachao Desh Bachao Manch joint convenors Biswaranjan Ray and Soumya Datta said in a complaint. The State Bank of India recently stated that decisions regarding the opening, shifting, or rationalisation of branches and offices are part of an ongoing business process based on evolving operational and administrative needs. This explanation was provided by the Deputy General Manager ...

Keep 2 months' expense in savings account, move rest to liquid funds

Instead of chasing past returns, choose a fund with papers of high credit quality

PSU Bank index jumps 2% as RBI eases norms for new project finance loans

The Nifty PSU Bank index rose 1.46 per cent outperforming the benchmark Nifty50 index which was slightly up over 1 per cent at day's high

Jio Financial acquires SBI's full stake in JPBL for ₹104.54 crore

Prior to this stake acquisition, Jio Financial already held an 82.17 per cent stake in JPBL, with SBI owning the remaining 79.08 million shares (17.83 per cent)

Jio Financial buys 17.8% stake of SBI in Jio Payments Bank for Rs 105 cr

Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) on Wednesday said it has acquired the entire 17.8 per cent stake of State Bank of India in Jio Payments Bank Ltd for a consideration of Rs 104.54 crore. With the stake buy, Jio Payments Bank becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of JFSL. The company acquired 7,90,80,000 equity shares of Jio Payments Bank from SBI for an aggregate consideration of Rs 104.54 crore pursuant to the approval received from Reserve Bank of India on June 4, JFSL said in a regulatory filing. Consequent to this acquisition, Jio Payments Bank has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the company, it said. Prior to stake buy, Jio Financial held an 82.17 per cent stake in Jio Payments Bank.

SBI slashes FD, savings rates after repo rate cut: Offers up to 7.05%

SBI lowers fixed deposit and savings rates after RBI's repo rate cut; investors may need to rethink strategies as returns dip across tenures