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SBI and HDFC Bank Rank Among World’s Top 100 Banks by Assets in 2025 as per S&P Global.

Banking & Finance | Dated: 19 Apr 2025

S&P Global Market Intelligence recently released its Annual Ranking of the World's 100 Largest Banks by Assets for 2025, spotlighting the major financial giants across the globe based on total assets as of year-end 2024. This prestigious list reflects changes due to mergers, acquisitions (M&A), and other major structural activities in the global banking sector.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - From India, only two banks secured spots in the global top 100 rankings, both of which are headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. These are the State Bank of India (SBI) and HDFC Bank Limited — reaffirming their strong presence in the global financial landscape.
  • - The State Bank of India (SBI) showed remarkable growth, climbing 4 positions compared to the previous year to secure the 43rd spot in the 2025 rankings. This jump underscores SBI’s consistent expansion and financial strength.
  • - HDFC Bank Limited also witnessed progress in the global chart, moving up one position to claim the 73rd spot. This reflects the bank’s steady performance and growing international stature in the banking industry.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) China continues to dominate the global banking sector, with the top three spots on the list occupied by Chinese financial institutions. Leading the rankings is the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBC) at rank 1, followed by the Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. (ABC) at rank 2, and China Construction Bank Corporation (CCB) at rank 3.
  • (ii) The 2025 rankings provide crucial insight into the evolving dynamics of the global banking ecosystem, highlighting the increasing role of Asian banks and the gradual rise of Indian financial institutions on the world stage.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Which Indian private sector bank recently featured in the 2025 S&P Global top 100 banks by assets alongside SBI?

Correct Answer: HDFC Bank

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