State Bank of India (SBI) Chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty
State Bank of India (SBI) on Saturday said it has launched a $500 million syndicated Social Term Loan facility, focused exclusively on women empowerment, with a greenshoe option.
The syndicated transaction, first of its kind by SBI, is aimed at supporting gender equality and inclusive economic growth, and is expected to be the largest gender-themed loan globally, India’s largest bank said in a statement.
This transaction, which is dedicated to advancing women empowerment initiatives across India, is a milestone for SBI and the global ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) financing landscape, per the statement. It is focused on accelerating social impact and demonstrates SBI’s commitment to reduce “the gender gap”.
The bank said the financing also contributes meaningfully to United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5- ‘Achieve Gender Equality and Empower all Women and Girls’.
C S Setty, Chairman, SBI said, “On this women’s day… 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.”
MUFG is acting as the original Mandated Lead Arranger, Underwriter and Bookrunner and sole social loan coordinator for the transaction, the bank said.
Published on March 7, 2026
