The State Bank of India ( SBI ) has set a target to raise the share of women in its workforce to 30 per cent by 2030 as part of a broader push to strengthen gender diversity and inclusivity across all levels of the organisation.
SBI Deputy Managing Director (HR) and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Kishore Kumar Poludasu told PTI that women currently account for about 27 per cent of the bank’s total workforce, though the figure rises to nearly 33 per cent among frontline staff.
“We will be working towards improving this percentage so that diversity gets further strengthened,” Poludasu said, adding that the bank is taking targeted measures to bridge the gap and meet its medium-term diversity goal.
With a staff strength of over 2.4 lakh — among the highest for any organisation in the country — SBI has rolled out several initiatives aimed at creating a workplace where women can thrive professionally while maintaining work-life balance.
Among the women-centric measures, the bank offers creche allowances for working mothers, a family connect programme, and dedicated training sessions to help women re-enter the workforce after maternity, sabbatical, or extended sick leave.
Poludasu said SBI’s flagship initiative, Empower Her, is designed to identify, mentor, and groom women employees for leadership roles through structured leadership labs and coaching sessions. The programme aims to strengthen the pipeline of women leaders across the organisation.
The bank has also introduced wellness initiatives tailored to women’s health needs, including breast and cervical cancer screenings, nutritional allowances for pregnant employees, and a cervical cancer vaccination drive.
“These programmes are designed keeping in mind the women and girls who are employed in the bank,” Poludasu said, adding that SBI remains committed to fostering an inclusive, secure, and empowering workplace.
Currently, the lender operates over 340 all-women branches across India, and the number is expected to increase in the coming years.
SBI, one of the world’s top 50 banks by asset size, has also been recognised among India’s best employers by multiple organisations. Poludasu said the bank continues to drive innovation across processes, technology, and customer experience while ensuring that diversity and inclusion remain central to its transformation journey.
SBI Deputy Managing Director (HR) and Chief Development Officer (CDO) Kishore Kumar Poludasu told PTI that women currently account for about 27 per cent of the bank’s total workforce, though the figure rises to nearly 33 per cent among frontline staff.
“We will be working towards improving this percentage so that diversity gets further strengthened,” Poludasu said, adding that the bank is taking targeted measures to bridge the gap and meet its medium-term diversity goal.
With a staff strength of over 2.4 lakh — among the highest for any organisation in the country — SBI has rolled out several initiatives aimed at creating a workplace where women can thrive professionally while maintaining work-life balance.
Among the women-centric measures, the bank offers creche allowances for working mothers, a family connect programme, and dedicated training sessions to help women re-enter the workforce after maternity, sabbatical, or extended sick leave.
Poludasu said SBI’s flagship initiative, Empower Her, is designed to identify, mentor, and groom women employees for leadership roles through structured leadership labs and coaching sessions. The programme aims to strengthen the pipeline of women leaders across the organisation.
The bank has also introduced wellness initiatives tailored to women’s health needs, including breast and cervical cancer screenings, nutritional allowances for pregnant employees, and a cervical cancer vaccination drive.
“These programmes are designed keeping in mind the women and girls who are employed in the bank,” Poludasu said, adding that SBI remains committed to fostering an inclusive, secure, and empowering workplace.
Currently, the lender operates over 340 all-women branches across India, and the number is expected to increase in the coming years.
SBI, one of the world’s top 50 banks by asset size, has also been recognised among India’s best employers by multiple organisations. Poludasu said the bank continues to drive innovation across processes, technology, and customer experience while ensuring that diversity and inclusion remain central to its transformation journey.
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