SBI, India's largest lender by assets, is preparing to sell around $2.9 billion of shares through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) as early as next week.
If fully subscribed, this would be the largest QIP in India, exceeding Coal India Ltd.'s sale in 2015.
The sale is part of SBI's strategy to support loan growth, strengthen its balance sheet, and meet regulatory requirements.
The bank has shortlisted six investment banks to manage the transaction and the plans are subject to change.