Country's leading lender SBI on Saturday (March 7, 2026) announced the launch of a $500 million syndicated social term loan facility, focused exclusively on women empowerment with a greenshoe option, on the eve of International Women's Day.
This syndicated transaction is a milestone for SBI and the global ESG financing landscape, for the noble cause of women’s empowerment, the bank said in a statement.
This financing is focused on accelerating social impact and demonstrates SBI's commitment to reducing 'the gender gap' and contributes meaningfully to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 — 'Achieve Gender Equality and Empower all Women and Girls'.
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On the occasion, SBI Chairman C S Setty said, "On this women's day, we are happy to announce that as a responsible organisation, we are deeply committed to fostering women empowerment as a cornerstone of sustainable development." This landmark social loan embodies the bank's dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, with a sharp focus on creating opportunities for women, he said.
