News for 'State Bank of India'

How SBI has become a preferred employer

How SBI has become a preferred employer

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

HR audit, Strategic Training Unit, leadership development - SBI is doing all that it takes to be an employer of choice.

Why Mid, Smallcap Stocks Are Crashing In 2025

Why Mid, Smallcap Stocks Are Crashing In 2025

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

The last time these two indexes recorded a negative performance on a calendar year basis was in CY19.

SBI launches salary package for IAF

SBI launches salary package for IAF

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

The State Bank of India on Friday launched a defence salary package for the Indian Air Force with an array of concessional services such as zero balance accounts, interest rate concessions on loans, preferential allotment of lockers and free mobile banking.

What Shah said on Rahul's 'hafta vasooli' dig on electoral bonds

What Shah said on Rahul's 'hafta vasooli' dig on electoral bonds

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

;The entire INDIA bloc, led by Rahul Gandhi, was against the bonds and they wanted the old system of cut money to rule over politics once again;

Typo Can't Be Basis For Denial Of Claim

Typo Can't Be Basis For Denial Of Claim

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The State Commission concluded the insurer could not take advantage of a typographical error on the bank's part to repudiate a legitimate claim, points out Jehangir B Gai.

SBI to recruit 10,500 this fiscal

SBI to recruit 10,500 this fiscal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

According to the annual report of SBI, overall staff strength declined by 7,452 employees during the last fiscal.

8 NBFCs eye ECB route to raise over $2 billion

8 NBFCs eye ECB route to raise over $2 billion

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

The NBFCs, which filed for ECB in January with the Reserve of India (RBI), include REC (over $500 million), Tata Motors Finance ($200 million), L&T Finance Holdings ($125 million), and Shriram Finance ($750 million), according to the RBI data. A senior executive with State Bank of India (SBI) said overseas borrowing by Indian companies, including highly rated NBFCs, was likely to grow because hedging costs were low and there was a softening bias in global interest rates.

SBI breaches RBI norms on RIL loans

SBI breaches RBI norms on RIL loans

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

State-run banking giant SBI has said it temporarily exceeded RBI-prescribed credit exposure limit for the fourth year in a row in 2011-12 with regard to loans given to Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries (RIL).

Metropolitan Stock Exchange to raise Rs 120 cr in fresh attempt at revival

Metropolitan Stock Exchange to raise Rs 120 cr in fresh attempt at revival

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India (MSE) plans to raise Rs 120 crore from investors in an attempt to stay afloat. The beleaguered exchange's board has approved issuance of 1.19 billion equity shares of face value Rs 1 at a premium of Rs 1 through private placements, according to a disclosure on its website.

SBI to expand global operations

SBI to expand global operations

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

With a view to meet the growing needs of foreign customers, the State Bank of India has formulated an ambitious programme to expand its operations in many countries, including the United States and South Africa.

SBI classifies Kingfisher Airlines account as NPA

SBI classifies Kingfisher Airlines account as NPA

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

SBI Chairman Pratip Chaudhuri told reporters in New Delhi on Thursday the Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) account had turned into a non-performing asset (NPA). "The account became an NPA on December 31, 2011. They are in default," Chaudhuri said.

Govt pay accounts can leave SBI

Govt pay accounts can leave SBI

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Who will be the next SBI chief?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The next chairman at the country's largest lender could enjoy a four-year tenure.

RIL, Maruti, SBI give Sensex 620-point boost

RIL, Maruti, SBI give Sensex 620-point boost

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising nearly 6 per cent, followed by Axis Bank, SBI, Maruti, Tech Mahindra and Reliance Industries. NSE Nifty surged 183.70 points to close at 17,166.90.

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

SBI merger to create banking powerhouse

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Employee integration and branch rationalisation are major challenges.

Ahead of 5-state polls, 29th set of electoral bonds to go on sale from Nov 6

Ahead of 5-state polls, 29th set of electoral bonds to go on sale from Nov 6

Rediff.com4 Nov 2023

Electoral bonds have been pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring transparency to political funding.

Tata, SBI roll out credit card

Tata, SBI roll out credit card

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

IRCTC joins hands with SBI to promote rail ticketing

IRCTC joins hands with SBI to promote rail ticketing

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

In addition, both will offer services jointly, subject to financial viability.

Datacraft bags big SBI order

Datacraft bags big SBI order

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

The State Bank of India and its seven associate banks, have awarded a $ 29 million contract to Datacraft to implement the second phase of its nation-wide corporate network, Datacraft announced on Wednesday.

Pratip Chaudhuri: SBI's conscience keeper?

Pratip Chaudhuri: SBI's conscience keeper?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

The chairman of India's largest bank on why he would like to forget the first six months of his stint and the steps he has taken to revitalise the institution.

SBI Life launches keyman policy

SBI Life launches keyman policy

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

SBI Life Insurance on Monday launched keyman insurance policy to provide cover to key members of a company who are major contributors to growth and profits and whose absence may affect the business.

SBI to invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank

SBI to invest up to Rs 10,000 cr in Yes Bank

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Assuming the private bank issues 20 billion shares at Rs 10 apiece (with face value of Rs 2 each), the total capital raise will be Rs 20,000 crore. And for the 49 per cent stake, SBI will need to put in about Rs 10,000 crore.

Sunset for once-storied Jet Airways as turbulent insolvency flight ends

Sunset for once-storied Jet Airways as turbulent insolvency flight ends

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

More than five years ago on an April evening, cash-starved Jet Airways announced temporary grounding of operations after flying as a full service airline for 25 years. Since then, more than 20,000 jobs and money worth thousands of crores owed to lenders, vendors and passengers evaporated while awaiting an insolvency resolution. And today, the Supreme Court ordered the airline's liquidation, marking the formal completion of a turbulent journey into the sunset and shattering lean revival hopes.

Stock markets rebound on value; Sensex jumps 694 pts

Stock markets rebound on value; Sensex jumps 694 pts

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, HDFC Bank, State Bank of India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and UltraTech Cement were also among the big gainers. Adani Ports, ITC, Bharti Airtel and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Employee Grievances Rise In Top Firms

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Data collated for 47 BSE50 companies (as of H1FY25) shows employees and workers filed 8,468 such complaints in FY24.

SBI joins ranks of dozen other headless PSUs

SBI joins ranks of dozen other headless PSUs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Delays in crucial PSU appointments a reflection of poor governance and political vested interests

SBI mulling overseas acquisition

SBI mulling overseas acquisition

Rediff.com20 Sep 2008

Amidst global financial distress, State Bank of India has hinted that it is mulling overseas bank acquisition. SBI Chairman O P Bhatt today indicated that though there were no immediate plans, but the bank was definitely having a look at it.

SBI associate banks merger to cost Rs 1,660 crore: Moody's

SBI associate banks merger to cost Rs 1,660 crore: Moody's

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Country's biggest lender State Bank of India had proposed merger of five associate banks.

SC Bar Association disowns chief's letter to Prez on electoral bonds verdict

SC Bar Association disowns chief's letter to Prez on electoral bonds verdict

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

In his letter to President Droupadi Murmu, SCBA President Adish C Aggarwala urged her to seek presidential reference of the apex court judgement in the electoral bonds scheme case.

SBI may cut home loan rates further

SBI may cut home loan rates further

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

On the extent of cut in lending rates, the SBI chief said 'it is difficult to say at this point of time' but indicated that it would not be less than 25 basis points. SBI earlier reduced the benchmark PLR by 75 basis points to 12.25 per cent with effect from January 1. Bhatt is in the capital to attend a meeting of state-owned bankers called by external affairs minister Pranab Mukherjee, who is also holding the finance portfolio.

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Mallya accuses SBI of wasting Indian taxpayers' money on UK legal fees

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Why doesn't anybody ask the PSU State Bank of India under RTI on how much they are spending on legal fees trying to recover money from me in the UK when I have offered 100 per cent payback in India, asked Mallya.

SC refuses industry bodies' unlisted plea against electoral bond details

SC refuses industry bodies' unlisted plea against electoral bond details

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Not ordering disclosure of details of electoral bonds prior to April 12, 2019, was a "conscious choice" by the Constitution bench, the Supreme Court said on Monday while refusing to entertain the submissions of ASSOCHAM and CII against the disclosure of bond details on the ground of their plea not being listed.

SBI rate review by month-end

SBI rate review by month-end

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Following in the footsteps of other public sector banks, Mumbai-based Bank of India (BoI) On Tuesday cut its benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) by 50 basis points to 12 per cent and there are indications that State Bank of India may lower rates by the end of the month.

SBI buying property for housing staff in Singapore

SBI buying property for housing staff in Singapore

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

To help reduce rental costs by 20 to 25 per cent within the next three years.

SBI's US branch to get approval

SBI's US branch to get approval

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

State Bank of India's (SBI) two-year-long wait to expand its operations in the United States is set to end with the New York State Banking Department (NYSBD) clearing the bank's application for opening another branch, senior SBI officials confirmed.

SBI, 7 arms to 'virtually' merge

SBI, 7 arms to 'virtually' merge

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

A 'virtual merger' of State Bank of India with its seven associate banks will take place within 6-12 months as part of the consolidation exercise

SBI hikes lending by 0.75%; loans to get dearer

SBI hikes lending by 0.75%; loans to get dearer

Rediff.com11 May 2011

State Bank of India, the country's largest lender, has raised lending rates by 75 basis points (0.75 per cent), making all types of loans, including housing and auto, costlier for both new and existing borrowers.

SBI to hire over 5,000 officers

SBI to hire over 5,000 officers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

While a total of 4,987 officers would be recruited for associate banks of SBI, as many as 206 officers would be hired for State Bank of India itself.

SBI Q2 net profit jumps 55% as bad loans decline

SBI Q2 net profit jumps 55% as bad loans decline

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Wednesday reported a 55 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 5,245.88 crore for the second quarter ended September 30 on account of decline in bad loans. The bank's net profit stood at Rs 3,375.40 crore in July-September quarter of the previous fiscal, SBI said in a regulatory filing.

Should You Invest In Large Cap Funds Now?

Should You Invest In Large Cap Funds Now?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Largecap companies are generally less vulnerable to economic slowdowns than their mid- and smallcap counterparts.