{"product_id":"the-sbi-story-two-centuries-of-banking","title":"The SBI Story : Two Centuries Of Banking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SBI Story: Two Centuries of Banking\u003c\/strong\u003e by Vikrant Pande chronicles the evolution of the State Bank of India, tracing its origins from the British-era Presidency banks to its emergence as India's largest national bank. Blending banking history with the story of India's economic development, the book explains how one financial institution has adapted to changing times while serving people across every section of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for readers interested in banking, business history and India's economic journey, this deeply researched account examines the transformation of the State Bank of India alongside the nation's own growth over the past two centuries. It offers valuable historical context without losing sight of the people and events that shaped modern Indian banking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book begins with the establishment of the Bank of Bengal, Bank of Madras and Bank of Bombay in the nineteenth century, explaining the circumstances that led to their creation under British rule. It follows their consolidation into the Imperial Bank in 1921 and its transformation into the State Bank of India in 1955, placing each milestone within the broader history of India's financial system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVikrant Pande also explores how the State Bank of India evolved from serving a limited segment of society to becoming a bank for millions across the country. By examining its efforts to balance commercial objectives with social responsibilities, the book highlights the institution's close association with India's economic progress and changing banking landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origins of the Presidency banks in nineteenth-century India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow the Imperial Bank evolved into the State Bank of India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe connection between SBI's growth and India's economic development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey milestones in the evolution of Indian banking over two centuries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow SBI adapted to changing national and economic priorities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe balance between commercial banking and social responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders interested in Indian banking history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBusiness and economic history enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents of finance, banking and economics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders exploring India's institutional and economic development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SBI Story: Two Centuries of Banking\u003c\/strong\u003e presents the history of India's largest bank as part of the nation's broader economic story. Combining careful research with engaging storytelling, it offers an informative perspective on how banking institutions have evolved alongside modern India.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vikrant Pande","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54534098551059,"sku":"BY36.316","price":525.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/the-sbi-story-two-centuries-of-banking","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}