SBI Launches $500 Million Social Loan Facility Focused on Women Empowerment

On International Women's Day, State Bank of India (SBI) launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan facility focused on women empowerment, marking a first for the bank and a significant step in global ESG financing. The loan aims to promote gender equality and support initiatives aligned with the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 5. MUFG served as the lead arranger and coordinator. SBI highlighted the loan's role in fostering inclusive economic growth across sectors.