State Bank of India (SBI) has successfully raised ₹60.51 billion through its Basel III compliant Tier 2 bond issuance at a coupon rate of 7.05%. The issue, oversubscribed nearly two times, highlights robust investor confidence in India’s largest lender.
India’s largest bank, SBI, announced its second Tier 2 bond issuance for FY26, raising ₹6,051 crores. The 10-year bonds, with a call option after five years, received overwhelming demand from institutional investors, underscoring the bank’s strong market credibility.
Bond Details And Ratings
The bonds carry a tenor of 10 years with call options available after five years and annually thereafter. Rated AAA with a stable outlook by CRISIL Ratings and India Ratings, the issuance reflects SBI’s strong financial standing and resilience.
Investor Response
The issue attracted bids worth nearly twice the base size of ₹5,000 crores, with 47 bids received. Participation came from a diverse set of institutional investors including provident funds, pension funds, mutual funds, and banks.
Key Highlights
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Raised ₹6,051 crores at 7.05% coupon
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Tenor of 10 years with call option after 5 years
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AAA rating with stable outlook from CRISIL and India Ratings
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Oversubscribed nearly 2x with 47 bids
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Strong participation from provident, pension, mutual funds, and banks
Chairman’s Statement
SBI Chairman C S Setty emphasized that the wide participation and heterogeneity of bids demonstrate the trust investors place in the country’s largest bank.
Sources: SBI Press Release, BSE Filing