State Bank of India (SBI) approved raising funds up to $3 billion during the current fiscal through a public offer or private placement of senior unsecured notes.
SBI had proposed to raise $3 billion in single or multiple tranches in US dollars or other major foreign currencies in May.
Following a rate cut by RBI, SBI reduced its lending rate by 50 basis points to 7.75%, making loans cheaper for borrowers.
SBI shares closed slightly higher at Rs 792.5 apiece on the NSE, with analysts tracking the company mostly having a 'buy' rating on the stock.