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State Bank of India (SBI) Inaugurates MSME Centre of Excellence to Strengthen India’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem- Know More Details

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Mumbai: State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest bank, has inaugurated its Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) at the State Bank Academy (SBA) in Gurugram. The Centre aims to bolster the MSME sector through capacity building, research, and industry collaboration, contributing to India’s vision of becoming a developed nation.

Inauguration and Key Dignitaries

The inauguration was attended by M. Nagaraju, Secretary of the Department of Financial Services (DFS), C.S. Setty, Chairman of SBI, Vinay M. Tonse, Managing Director (Retail Banking & Operations), Surender Rana, Deputy Managing Director (Retail-Agri, SME & FI), Anindya Sunder Paul, Deputy Managing Director (SME & Supply Chain Finance), and Suranjana Dutta, Chief General Manager of State Training Unit.

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Vision for MSME Growth and Innovation

The Secretary of DFS emphasized the crucial role MSMEs play as engines of employment and prosperity, especially in rural India. He urged the Centre to benchmark itself against the best MSME institutions in the country, focusing on research, case studies, and creating an accessible knowledge repository for all, including those in remote areas. He highlighted continuous innovation and collaboration with entrepreneurs, fintechs, and startups as vital for the Centre’s success.

SBI’s Commitment to MSMEs

The Chairman of SBI reaffirmed the bank’s responsibility as the largest MSME lender with the broadest network of SME branches. The Centre of Excellence is intended as a hub for innovative ideas and development of new SME-focused products and processes that could benefit the entire banking sector.

Role of the State Bank Academy

The General Manager and Director of the State Bank Academy noted that the Centre was established in line with SBI’s vision and will play a significant role in supporting MSME growth and development.

Collaborative and Inclusive Approach

Designed to engage MSME promoters, startups, industry associations, academia, government agencies, regulators, and banking professionals, the Centre follows a collaborative model to ensure its initiatives remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with the evolving needs of the sector.

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About SBI

State Bank of India (SBI) is a prominent Indian multinational public sector banking and financial services company. It is the largest commercial bank in India, boasting a vast network of branches and a large customer base. SBI has a rich history, tracing its origins back to the Bank of Calcutta in 1806, and is known for its commitment to serving the needs of the common man.


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