SBI signs credit agreement with AFD
State Bank of India and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Sign EUR 100 Million Line of Credit to Boost Green Financing in India
Gujarat, August 30, 2025 – State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest and most-trusted financial institution, has signed a Line of Credit agreement of EUR 100 million with Agence Française de Développement (AFD) at its GIFT City branch.
The funds mobilised through this partnership will be utilised in Climate Mitigation Actions aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions to slow down global warming and climate adaptation measures designed to adjust systems, practices, and infrastructure to minimize the damage caused by current or anticipated impacts of climate change. By empowering these measures, this collaboration strives to further advance India’s transition to a low-carbon economy while enhancing resilience to climate-related risks.
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The partnership is a strategic step towards SBI’s goal of achieving a green portfolio constituting 7.5-10% of its domestic gross advances by 2030. Additionally, it will also enable the bank to provide competitive financing solutions that would further strengthen India’s green transition drive.
The collaboration allows SBI to leverage AFD’s expertise in climate finance and align with global sustainability frameworks. This includes support for innovative green technologies, project structuring, and ESG integration to ensure measurable environmental and social impact.
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