Chandigarh – 7th March 2026: State Bank of India (“SBI”) has launched a USD 500 million Syndicated Social Term Loan Facility, focused exclusively on women empowerment, with a greenshoe option. This syndicated transaction is a milestone for SBI and the global ESG financing landscape, for the noble cause of women empowerment. This financing is focused on accelerating social impact and demonstrates SBI’s commitment to reduce “the gender gap” and contributes meaningfully to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5- ‘Achieve Gender Equality and Empower all Women and Girls’.

On the occasion, Mr. C S Setty, Chairman, SBI said, “On this women's day, we are happy to announce that as a responsible organization, we are deeply committed to fostering women empowerment as a cornerstone of sustainable development. This landmark social loan embodies our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, with a sharp focus on creating opportunities for women. We believe that true progress depends not only on economic growth but also on our ability to drive positive social change, empower women, and build an inclusive society for all stakeholders.”