The country’s largest bank, State Bank of India (SBI), is looking at expanding its international footprint. SBI is looking at buying a mid-sized overseas bank, and the deal size could be between $1.5-2 billion. The deal will be in line with the bank’s strategy to expand its global operations.
However, SBI is yet to appoint an investment banker for the proposed acquisition. Instead, according to sources close to the development, a few mid-sized banks have actually approached SBI for a stake sale, because of the strong reputation the bank seems to have built up in international banking circles.
SBI already has major overseas operations with 92 branches spread over 32 countries. The bank’s international loan book stood at Rs 86,267 crore as on March 2009. Its international loan book grew 18% last year, and international loans make up almost 16% of the bank’s overall loans. Incidentally, SBI chairman OP Bhatt had said at the bank’s annual general meeting with its shareholders last week that the bank plans to make SBI an international brand name. SBI is also looking at setting up private equity funds jointly with sovereign entities in
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| Company Name | CMP |
|---|---|
| SBI | 1080.35 |
| PNB | 114.50 |
| Canara Bank | 142.35 |
| Bank Of Baroda | 280.00 |
| Union Bank Of India | 188.90 |
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