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SBI expects to hire about 11,000 to 12,000 employees in clerical and officer roles during the current financial year.
The bank also aims to add around 250 net branches.
SBI said it is looking for white space in new housing and commercial areas.
At the same time, the bank is reviewing branch rationalisation.
Why it mattersSBI’s hiring and branch expansion could signal broader growth in India’s banking sector, affecting jobs, access to services, and competitive pressure.
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Setty also said SBI and SBI Capital Markets intend to dilute up to one percent of their combined holding in the National Stock Exchange through a proposed IPO.