SBI Distributes Rs 6,959 Crore Dividend to Government

In a significant financial gesture, the State Bank of India (SBI) has distributed a dividend of Rs 6,959 crore to the Indian government for the financial year 2023-24. This marks an increase from the previous year’s dividend of Rs 11.30 per share to Rs 13.70 per share. The dividend cheque was presented by SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the presence of Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi. SBI reported a record consolidated net profit of Rs 67,085 crore for the year, up from Rs 55,648 crore the previous year.

Dividend Presentation

SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara handed over the dividend cheque to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi. The finance ministry acknowledged the receipt via a post on X.

Financial Performance

SBI’s declaration of a Rs 13.70 per share dividend for FY 2023-24 underscores its robust financial health. The bank achieved a consolidated net profit of Rs 67,085 crore, a notable increase from Rs 55,648 crore in the preceding fiscal year.

Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) Dividend

Similarly, the Bank of Maharashtra (BoM) presented a dividend cheque of Rs 857 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. BoM’s managing director Nidhu Saxena and executive director Asheesh Pandey, along with Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi, were present during the presentation.

Dividend and Stake

BoM declared a dividend of Rs 1.40 per equity share (14%) for FY 2023-24. The Government of India holds an 86.46% stake in BoM.

Financial Highlights

BoM’s net profit surged by 55.84% to Rs 4,055 crore in FY 2023-24, compared to Rs 2,602 crore the previous year. The bank also recorded a 15.94% increase in total business and a 15.66% rise in deposit mobilisation, reflecting its resilience and adaptability to market dynamics.

State Bank of India (SBI) : Key points

Chairman: Dinesh Kumar Khara

Established: July 1, 1955

Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Ownership: Government of India

Key Products and Services: Retail banking, corporate banking, investment banking, mortgage loans, private banking, wealth management, credit cards, finance and insurance.

Market Position: Largest public sector bank in India.

Global Presence: Extensive international network with over 190 offices in 36 countries.

Branches: Over 22,000 branches in India.

ATMs: More than 58,000 ATMs across India.

Customer Base: Serves over 44 crore customers.

Recent Financial Performance: Record consolidated net profit of Rs 67,085 crore for FY 2023-24.

Dividend for FY 2023-24: Rs 13.70 per share, total dividend paid to the government: Rs 6,959 crore.

Piyush Shukla

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