SBI building scalable model for sustainable return by leveraging CASA, fee income: Chairman
New Delhi, May 26 (PTI) SBI Chairman C S Setty has said the bank is building a scalable model for sustainable returns based on disciplined cost management, low-cost deposits, and expansion of fee-based income.
"With strong CASA (Current Account and Savings Account) growth, digital cross-sell capabilities, and margin-sensitive asset allocation, we are building a scalable model for sustainable returns," he said in a message to the shareholders of the bank.
"Together, these strategic levers position us not just as India's largest bank, but as its most forward-looking — balancing trust, scale, and innovation to deliver long-term value for customers and investors alike," he said in an annual report for 2024-25.
SBI logged a net profit of ₹ 70,901 crore in FY25, 16 per cent higher than ₹ 61,077 crore in the previous fiscal.
To achieve sustainable and risk-adjusted growth, he said, SBI is leveraging advanced analytics for credit underwriting, portfolio monitoring, and early warning detection.
"Our sector-specific risk frameworks are designed to strengthen asset quality and support responsible lending in priority areas, including MSMEs and infrastructure," he said.
As India's largest bank, he said, SBI's strategic focus is on improving operational efficiency, enhancing customer experience, sustaining market leadership, strengthening human resource capabilities, supporting risk-adjusted growth, and improving profitability.
To improve operational efficiency, he said, SBI is streamlining processes using automation and data-driven decision-making.
"Routine tasks are being digitised to reduce manual effort, while centralised systems are enabling faster and more consistent operations across branches. By analyzing workflow patterns and eliminating redundancies, we aim to reduce turnaround time, lower costs, and increase overall service reliability," he said.
These changes support a more scalable and responsive operational model suited to a large, diverse customer base, he said.
Stressing that the customer experience remains central to the bank's growth strategy, he said, the bank has taken several steps, including simplifying onboarding, enabling vernacular voice banking, and ensuring 24/7 digital support.
SBI aims to deliver a seamless and inclusive experience across geographies, particularly for emerging segments in rural and semi-urban areas, he said.
Further, he said, "We are building omni-channel engagement models, supported by hyper-personalised offerings powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)."
SBI is forming strategic partnerships with fintechs, agritechs, and government-backed digital platforms to build a broader ecosystem.
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