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Sreenivasulu Setty appointed as the 27th chairman of the SBI

Sreenivasulu Setty, a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, has been appointed as the 27th chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI) after retiring Dinesh Khara.

CS Setty's Appointment and Background

  • Challa Sreenivasulu Setty became the 27th chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) on August 28, 2024.
  • He succeeded Dinesh Khara, who retired after completing his tenure.
  • Setty's appointment was recommended by the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) in June 2024.
  • He started his career as a probationary officer at SBI in 1988 and rose through the ranks over 35 years.
  • Setty holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture and is a certified associate of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance.
  • He has experience in various verticals, including corporate banking, stressed assets, retail banking, and international operations.
  • Prior to becoming chairman, Setty was the managing director overseeing international banking, global markets, and technology.

Appointment Process and Tenure of SBI Chairman

  • The SBI chairman is appointed by the Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
  • The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) conducts interviews and recommends candidates to the government.
  • The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet makes the final decision.
  • The maximum tenure for an SBI chairman is five years, with a retirement age of 63.
  • CS Setty has been appointed for a three-year term starting August 28, 2024.

SBI's Current Position and Challenges

  • SBI is currently experiencing some of its best performance in decades.
  • The bank's asset quality is at a decadal best, with gross non-performing assets (GNPA) at 2.21% and net NPA at 0.57%.
  • Under previous chairman Dinesh Khara, SBI earned Rs 1.63 trillion in cumulative net profit.
  • In FY24, SBI logged a record annual profit of Rs 61,077 crore.

Challenges for Setty include:

    • Maintaining the bank's strong asset quality
    • Improving deposit growth, especially in low-cost CASA accounts
    • Revamping the YONO digital banking application
    • Addressing rising delinquencies in consumer loans
    • Navigating regulatory challenges, including new provisioning norms and LCR framework

SBI's History and Structure

  • SBI's origins trace back to the Bank of Calcutta, established in 1806.
  • The Imperial Bank of India was formed in 1921 by merging the Banks of Bengal, Bombay, and Madras.
  • The State Bank of India Act 1955 nationalized the Imperial Bank of India, creating SBI.
  • SBI is often referred to as the "elephant" of Indian banking due to its size.
  • The bank controls over 23% of system-wide assets and liabilities.
  • As of June 2024, SBI's total assets exceeded Rs 81 trillion.
  • The Government of India currently holds a 57.6% stake in SBI.

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