SBI Opens Global Trade Finance Centres in Kolkata and Hyderabad
Why in the news
State Bank of India set up two specialised hubs to make import-export business faster and more tech-driven.
Key facts
- Two Global Trade Finance Centres (GTFCs): Kolkata and Hyderabad.
- Customers gain quicker turnaround, tighter compliance and smoother service.
- Operations are moving from paper-based systems to digital platforms.
Significance
The shift is expected to improve accuracy, speed and risk management in trade finance.
Exam angle
- Bank: SBI; centres: GTFCs.
- Tech tools: AI, ML, blockchain.