SBI Emphasizes Cash-Flow Lending for New-Age Industries Amid Regional Credit Growth
Ashwini Kumar Tewari, Managing Director of State Bank of India, highlighted the growing importance of cash-flow-based lending for financing new-age industries such as data centres, solar manufacturing, and technology-driven businesses. Traditional collateral is often lacking in these sectors, prompting banks to develop new lending models like SBI's CHAKRA. Understanding technology, revenue potential, and cash flow is crucial for effective financing. Separately, SBI's regional chief noted robust credit growth in West Bengal, aided by government initiatives fostering a supportive business environment.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (58/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 17 Sept, 06:26 pm. Other outlets followed.