SBI Board to Discuss $3 Billion Foreign Fundraising for FY26 on May 20

The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, is preparing to raise up to $3 billion during the 2025-26 financial year. The proposed capital will be mobilised either through a public issue or private placement of senior unsecured notes, which may be denominated in US dollars or other leading global currencies. This step aims to strengthen SBI’s international capital base and maintain liquidity as foreign interest in Indian financial instruments continues to grow.

Committee Meeting Scheduled for Fundraising Strategy

SBI has scheduled a meeting of its Executive Committee of the Central Board on 20 May 2025 to assess and finalise the approach for long-term fundraising. The committee will review the current market environment and determine whether to proceed with the fundraising in a single or multiple tranches, choosing the most effective structure to support the bank’s strategic goals.

Financial Performance Update

In its Q4 results for FY25, SBI posted a standalone net profit of ₹18,643 crore, a 10% decline compared to the same quarter last year. However, the full-year standalone profit increased by 16%, reaching ₹70,901 crore. On a consolidated basis, the net profit saw an 8% drop to ₹19,600 crore, though total income rose to ₹1,79,562 crore from ₹1,64,914 crore in FY24. 

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Share Price Performance 

As of May 15, 2025, at 11:15 AM, State Bank of India Share Price is trading at ₹796.50 per share, reflecting a decline of 0.52% from the previous day's closing price. Over the past month, the stock has surged by 4.32%. The stock's 52-week high stands at ₹912 per share, while its low is ₹680 per share.

Conclusion

SBI’s decision to pursue large-scale international fundraising underlines its commitment to sustaining growth, expanding global outreach, and ensuring financial stability. 

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