India’s Banking Giant SBI Reaches $100 Billion Mark

The State Bank of India (SBI) has achieved a historic dual milestone by crossing $100 billion in market capitalisation and ₹100 trillion in total business. This makes SBI not only the first Indian bank to achieve this scale but also a clear symbol of India’s emerging financial strength and the robustness of its public sector banking system. This remarkable achievement coincides with its strong Q2 FY26 performance, positioning SBI as a global contender in the banking space.

SBI’s $100 Billion Market Cap: A Defining Moment

With a significant rise in its share price after a solid quarterly earnings report, SBI entered the elite $100 billion market-cap club, joining top global banks and Indian companies such as Reliance Industries and TCS. This market cap surge reflects growing investor confidence and SBI’s expanding presence in the retail, SME, and corporate lending segments.

Total Business Surpasses ₹100 Trillion

Alongside the market cap feat, SBI’s total business—a combination of advances and deposits—has surpassed ₹100 trillion (₹100 lakh crore), a first in Indian banking history,

  • Total Advances: Approximately ₹44.2 lakh crore
  • Total Deposits: Around ₹55.9 lakh crore

This massive scale underscores SBI’s unparalleled reach and its role as the backbone of India’s financial system.

Key Drivers Behind SBI’s Growth

Strong Credit Expansion

SBI witnessed 12.7% year-on-year credit growth, primarily driven by retail, SME, and agricultural loans. The surge in festive season demand and digital lending initiatives contributed significantly to loan disbursals.

Robust Financial Performance

  • SBI reported a 10% increase in net profit in Q2 FY26
  • Steady improvement in asset quality, with declining gross NPAs
  • Focus on cost-efficiency and digital banking helped maintain profitability

Enhanced Investor Confidence

With better returns on equity, stable outlook, and improving margins, investor interest in SBI surged, leading to sustained gains in the stock market and higher valuation.

Static GK Facts

  • Founded: July 1, 1955 (originating from the Imperial Bank of India)
  • Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Current Chairman: Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
  • Total branches: Over 22,000 across India
  • SBI is a Domestic Systemically Important Bank (D-SIB) in India
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