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30 July 2026

SBI bond issuance

The issuance of AT1 bonds by a major public sector bank serves as a practical example of capital mobilization and banking sector regulation, which is relevant context for questions on Indian economic growth and financial stability.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • State Bank of India (SBI) raised ₹4,691 crore through Basel III compliant Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds.
  • The issuance is intended to part-fund the bank's growth strategy.
  • This represents the first Tier I bond issuance by SBI in the current financial year.
  • The issuance saw strong investor demand, with bids exceeding two times the base issue size of ₹3,000 crore.
  • AT1 bonds serve as a mechanism for banks to raise long-term non-equity regulatory capital.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in SBI dollar bond issuance, which has been running since 30 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Explain the significance of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds in the context of Basel III norms and their role in strengthening the capital adequacy of Indian public sector banks. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. With reference to Basel III norms, what is the primary purpose of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds for banks?

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