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SBI STAR Award initiative is
a reflection of bank’s further emphasis on strengthening a culture of
recognition and holistic development within the institution, said SBI Chairman
Shri CS Setty at the award event
Mumbai : State Bank of India, the country’s largest bank, held
its inaugural edition of the SBI STAR Awards, appreciating its employees for
their excellence outside their professional roles. Introduced in September,
2025, the awards celebrate exceptional achievements across five diverse
categories viz. Arts (Visual and Performing), Culture, Games & Sports, Literature
and Social & Environmental initiatives. The awards were presented by the
Chairman of the Bank, Shri Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, at a ceremony held at
State Bank Bhavan, Mumbai.
This inaugural
edition of the STAR Awards received an encouraging response, with over 2,100
nominations received from its employees across the Bank. The awardees were
selected through a structured and transparent evaluation process.
While
congratulating the awardees, Chairman of the Bank, Shri C S Setty stated that
the STAR Awards reflect the Bank’s continued emphasis on recognising excellence
beyond professional roles and fostering a culture of recognition and holistic
development. He added that the initiative is expected to encourage employees by
acknowledging their diverse talents, achievements, and contributions.
“At State Bank of
India, we value our people in their entirety, as professionals, creators, and citizens
making a difference. The STAR Awards further reinforce our commitment to
honouring Bank’s multi-talented employees and broadening our collective
perspective,” Shri C S Setty said.
With a workforce
of over 2,46,000 employees, State Bank of India fosters an inclusive and
empowering workplace that celebrates individuality and purpose alongside
professional excellence. SBI’s emphasis on holistic employee development, spanning
leadership training, continuous learning, digital upskilling and well-being,
has long set it apart in Indian banking, with the SBI STAR Awards reinforcing
this legacy of recognising people beyond performance metrics.