The State Bank of India (SBI) is India’s largest public sector bank and one of the world’s leading financial institutions. Headquartered in Mumbai, it serves as a cornerstone of India’s banking system, offering a wide range of retail, corporate, and investment banking services to millions of customers domestically and abroad.

Key facts

• Founded: 1955 (as SBI, roots trace to 1806)

• Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

• Ownership: Government of India (majority stake)

• Chairperson (2024): Dinesh Kumar Khara

• Global presence: Over 200 offices in 30+ countries