Date: 2025-04-28Category: Extra OrdinaryState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
In exercise of the powers conferred by section 50 of the State Bank of India Act, 1955 (23 of 1955), the Central Board of Directors of the State Bank of India, after consultation with the Reserve Bank of India and with the previous sanction of the Central Government
## Report on the State Bank of India General Amendment Regulations, 2025
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the State Bank of India General Amendment Regulations, 2025, as published in the Gazette of India. This amendment modifies the State Bank of India General Regulations, 1955, specifically focusing on the geographical areas assigned to Local Head Offices. The core purpose of the amendment appears to be a refinement of the territorial jurisdictions of these offices, likely in response to evolving regional demographics or administrative needs. The key finding is a restructuring of the areas overseen by several Local Head Offices, with specific attention to state and union territory boundaries.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the State Bank of India General Amendment Regulations, 2025, based solely on the provided policy text. The analysis will focus on the changes introduced by the amendment and their potential implications.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This document is an *amendment* to the State Bank of India General Regulations, 1955.
* **Core Objective(s) (inferred):** To redefine and update the territorial jurisdiction of the State Bank of India's Local Head Offices. This suggests a need for more precise or updated regional management structures.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As this is an amendment, the likely reason for this specific amendment is to address issues related to the existing territorial divisions of the Local Head Offices. Based on the text, the changes seem designed to adjust for state reorganizations, union territory changes, or potential imbalances in workload or regional representation. The inclusion of specific districts and union territories indicates a need for precise delineation of responsibilities.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This amendment focuses on changes to regulation 47A of the State Bank of India General Regulations, 1955.
* **What is being changed:** The Table in sub-regulation 1 of regulation 47A, which details the "Local head office Territorial Areas." Also, clause b in subregulation 2, which specifies the districts comprising the Western Zone of Uttar Pradesh, is being modified.
* **What the new rule/provision *is*:** The amendment substitutes the entire Table and a clause. Here are some key examples of the revised areas:
* **Amaravati:** Now includes "The State of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam district under the Union territory of Puducherry."
* **Chandigarh:** Includes "The States of Haryana excluding the districts of Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Nuh and Palwal, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and the Union territories of Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh."
* **Mumbai Metro:** Now covers "the districts of Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri in the State of Maharashtra and the State of Goa."
* **New Delhi:** Includes "The State of Uttarakhand, the Western Zone of the State of Uttar Pradesh as specified in clause b of subregulation 2, districts Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Nuh and Palwal in the State of Haryana and the National Capital territory of Delhi."
* **Western Zone of Uttar Pradesh:** Now explicitly lists the districts comprising this zone.
* **Explain the *difference* or the *effect* of this specific change:**
* The inclusion/exclusion of specific districts and Union Territories in each Local Head Office area redefines their operational scope. For example, the creation of "Mumbai Metro" likely consolidates operations across a major metropolitan area and Goa. Splitting specific Haryana districts from Chandigarh to New Delhi, suggests a more localized management for this regions. The updated list of districts in the Western Zone of Uttar Pradesh clarifies the geographical boundaries of that zone.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders are:
* **The State Bank of India:** Specifically, its management and staff at the Local Head Offices, who will be directly impacted by the changes in territorial jurisdiction.
* **Customers of the State Bank of India:** Changes in regional oversight could indirectly affect customer service delivery depending on district/area.
* **Reserve Bank of India:** Due to their consultation role in the amendment process as stated in the policy text.
* **Central Government:** Due to their role in sanctioning the amendment.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible agency/bodies:** The Central Board of Directors of the State Bank of India is responsible for making these regulations, after consultation with the Reserve Bank of India and with the previous sanction of the Central Government.
* **Timelines:** The regulations come into force on the 1st day of May 2025, as stated.
* The SBI would need to update its internal systems and procedures to reflect these new territorial assignments by the effective date.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is to:
* Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the State Bank of India's regional operations.
* Provide clearer lines of responsibility and accountability for each Local Head Office.
* Optimize resource allocation based on the revised territorial divisions.
* Facilitate better management and service delivery in rapidly developing regions or those undergoing administrative changes.
**9. Conclusion:**
The State Bank of India General Amendment Regulations, 2025, represent a significant update to the territorial organization of the bank's Local Head Offices. By redefining the geographical areas of responsibility, the amendment aims to enhance operational efficiency and adapt to changing regional dynamics. The changes will directly impact the SBI's internal structure and may have indirect effects on customers within the affected regions. This amendment demonstrates the State Bank of India's commitment to adapting its organizational structure to meet evolving needs.
Key Entities Referenced
State Bank of India Act, 1955: Act under which the powers are conferred to amend regulations.
section 50: Section of the State Bank of India Act, 1955 that confers powers.
Central Board of Directors of the State Bank of India: The entity making the regulations.
Reserve Bank of India: Organization consulted in making the regulations.
Central Government: The entity providing sanction for the regulations.
State Bank of India General Regulations, 1955: Regulations being amended.
State Bank of India General Amendment Regulations, 2025: Name of the amended regulations.
1st day of May 2025: Effective date of the regulations.
regulation 47A: Regulation within the State Bank of India General Regulations, 1955 being amended.
Amaravati: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam district under the Union territory of Puducherry.
Bengaluru: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Karnataka.
Bhopal: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The States of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Bhubaneshwar: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Odisha.
Chandigarh: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The States of Haryana excluding the districts of Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Nuh and Palwal, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and the Union territories of Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Chennai: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Tamil Nadu and the Union territory of Puducherry excluding districts of Mahe and Yanam.
Gandhinagar: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Gujarat excluding the State Bank of India International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit located at Gujarat International Finance TecCity Gift City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.
Guwahati: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The States of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
Hyderabad: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Telangana.
Jaipur: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Rajasthan.
Kolkata: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The States of West Bengal and Sikkim and the Union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Lucknow: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The Central and Eastern Zones of the State of Uttar Pradesh as specified in clause a of subregulation 2.
Maharashtra: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Maharashtra excluding the districts of Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri.
Mumbai Metro: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The districts of Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri in the State of Maharashtra and the State of Goa.
New Delhi: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Uttarakhand, the Western Zone of the State of Uttar Pradesh as specified in clause b of subregulation 2, districts Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Nuh and Palwal in the State of Haryana and the National Capital territory of Delhi.
Patna: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The States of Bihar and Jharkhand.
Thiruvananthapuram: Local head office of State Bank of India. Territorial Area: The State of Kerala, the Union territory of Lakshadweep and Mahe district under the Union territory of Puducherry.
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EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 316] नई दिल्ली, सोमवार, अप्रलै 28, 2025/विै ाख 8, 1947
No. 316] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025/VAISAKHA 8, 1947
भारतीय स्टेट बकैं
अधिसचू ना
म ुंबई, 23 अप्रलै , 2025
स.ुं ओपी एडं एसपी /एसके/2025-26/04–––भारतीय स्टेट बैंक का केंद्रीय धनदेशक मडुं ल भारतीय स्टेट बैंक
अधिधनयम, 1955 (1955 का 23) की िारा 50 द्वारा प्रदत्त शधियों का प्रयोग करत ेहुए, भारतीय ररज़र् वबैंक स ेपरामश वके
पश्चात और केंद्रीय सरकार की पूर् व स्ट्वीकृजत स,े भारतीय स्टेट बैंक सामान्य धर्धनयम, 1955 म ें और सुंशोिन के धलए,
धनम्नधलधित धर्धनयम बनाता ह,ै अर्ाात: -
1. (1) इन धर्धनयमों का संजिप्त नाम भारतीय स्टेट बैंक सामान्य (सुंशोिन) धर्धनयम, 2025 ह।ै
(2) य ेदिनांक 01 मई 2025 से प्रभावी होंगे।
2. भारतीय स्ट्टेट बैंक सामान्य जवजनयम, 1955 के जवजनयम 47क म ें –
(i) उप-धर्धनयम (1) म ें सारणी के स्ट्र्ान पर जनम्नजलजखत सारणी रखी िाएगी, अर्ाात: -
2811 GI/2025 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
"सारणी
क्र.स.ुं स्थानीय प्रिान कायालव य प्रादेधशक क्षत्रे
(1) (2) (3 )
1. अमरार्ती आुंध्र प्रदेश राज्य और संघ राज्यिेत्र पुडुचरे ी के अुंतगवत यनम धिला।
2. बेंगलरुू कनावटक राज्य।
3. भोपाल मध्य प्रदशे और छत्तीसगढ़ राज्य।
4. भ र्नेश्वर ओधडशा राज्य।
5. चुंडीगढ़ हररयाणा राज्य (फरीदाबाद, गरु ग्राम, सोनीपत, नूह और पलवल धिलों को
छोड़कर), धहमाचल प्रदेश, पुंिाब और सुंघ राज्य क्षत्रे चडुं ीगढ़, िम्मू और
कश्मीर तर्ा लद्दाख।
6. चेन्नई तधमलनाड राज्य और पडु ुचेरी सुंघ राज्य क्षत्रे (माह े और यनम धिलों को
छोड़कर)
7. गाुंिीनगर ग िरात राज्य [ग िरात इुंटरनेशनल फाइनेंस टेक-धसटी (धगफ्ट धसटी),
गाुंिीनगर, ग िरात म ें जस्ट्र्त भारतीय स्टेट बैंक अंतराष्ट्रा ीय जवत्तीय सेवा
केन्द्रीय बैंककंग इकाई को छोड़कर] और संघ राज्य िेत्र दादरा और नगर हर्ले ी
और िमन और दीर्।
8. ग र्ाहाटी असम, नागालैंड, मधणप र, मघे ालय, धत्रप रा, धमिोरम और अरुणाचल प्रदेश
राज्य।
9. हदै राबाद तेलगुं ाना राज्य।
10. ियप र रािस्थान राज्य।
11. कोलकाता पधिम बुंगाल और धसक्किम राज्य और सुंघ राज्यक्षेत्र अडं मान और धनकोबार
द्वीप समूह।
12. लिनऊ उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य के मध्य और पूर्ी क्षत्रे िैसा दक उप-धर्धनयम (2) के िडुं
(क) म ेंजवजनर्िाष्ट ह।ै
13. महाराष्ट्र महाराष्ट्र राज्य (म ुंबई शहर, मब ुं ई उपनगर, ठाण,े पालघर, रायगढ़, ससुंि दग व
और रत्नाधगरी धिलों को छोड़कर)।
14. म ुंबई मेट्रो महाराष्ट्र राज्य के म ुंबई शहर, मब ुं ई उपनगर, ठाण,े पालघर, रायगढ़, ससुंि दग व
और रत्नाधगरी धिल े और गोर्ा राज्य।
15. नई क्कदल्ली उत्तरािुंड राज्य, उप-धर्धनयम (2) के िडुं (ख) म ें यर्ा जवजनर्िाष्ट उत्तर प्रदेश
राज्य का पधिमी क्षत्रे , हररयाणा राज्य म ेंफरीदाबाद, गरु ग्राम, सोनीपत, नूह
और पलवल धिले और राष्ट्रीय राििानी क्षत्रे दिल्ली।
16. पटना धबहार और झारिुंड राज्य।
17. धतरुर्नुंतपर म केरल राज्य, सुंघ राज्यक्षेत्र लक्षद्वीप और सघुं राज्यक्षेत्र पडु ुचेरी के अुंतगवत
माह े धिला।"
(ii) उप-जवजनयम (2) म ें खडं (ख) के स्ट्र्ान पर जनम्नजलजखत को रखा िाएगा, अर्ाात:्
“उत्तर प्रिेि राज्य के पजश्चमी ित्रे म ें इस राज्य के जनम्नजलजखत जिल े िाजमल होंगे, अर्ाता ्, आगरा, अलीगढ़, बागपत,
बुलंििहर, एटा, दिरोिाबाि, गौतम बुद्ध नगर, गाजियाबाि, हापुड़, हार्रस, कासगिं , मैनपरु ी, मर्रु ा, मरे ठ,
मुिफ्िरनगर, सहारनपुर और िामली।”
जबनोि कुमार जमश्रा, उप प्रबिुं धनदेशक (मानव संसाधन) और कॉपोरेट जवकास अजधकारी
[जवज्ञापन-III/4/असा./48/2025-26][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
टटप्पणी: - मूल जवजनयम भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग-I, खण्ड 1 की अधिसूचना स.ुं डी.बी.डी.1246/एस.बी.15-55
तारीख 21 िून, 1955 द्वारा प्रकाधशत दकए गए र् े और अधिसूचना स.ुं ओआरिी/ यूकेडी/2018-19/564 (ई) के
द्वारा संिोजधत दकए गए र्े, िो 1 अप्रलै , 2019 को भारत के रािपत्र, असािारण, भाग III- िडुं 4 म ेंप्रकाधशत की
गई र्ी।
STATE BANK OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
Mumbai, the 23rd April, 2025
No. OP & SP/SK/2025-26/04–––In exercise of the powers conferred by section 50 of the State Bank of India
Act, 1955 (23 of 1955), the Central Board of Directors of the State Bank of India, after consultation with the Reserve
Bank of India and with the previous sanction of the Central Government, hereby makes the following regulations further
to amend the State Bank of India General Regulations, 1955, namely:-
1. (1) These regulations may be called the State Bank of India General (Amendment) Regulations, 2025.
(2) They shall come into force with effect from the 1st day of May 2025.
2. In the State Bank of India General Regulations, 1955, in regulation 47A,—
(i) in sub-regulation (1), for the Table, the following Table shall be substituted, namely:–
“TABLE
Sl. No. Local head office Territorial Areas
(1) (2) (3)
1. Amaravati The State of Andhra Pradesh and Yanam district under the Union
territory of Puducherry.
2. Bengaluru The State of Karnataka.
3. Bhopal The States of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
4. Bhubaneshwar The State of Odisha.
5. Chandigarh The States of Haryana (excluding the districts of Faridabad,
Gurugram, Sonipat, Nuh and Palwal), Himachal Pradesh and
Punjab and the Union territories of Chandigarh, Jammu and
Kashmir and Ladakh.
6. Chennai The State of Tamil Nadu and the Union territory of Puducherry
(excluding districts of Mahe and Yanam).
7. Gandhinagar The State of Gujarat [excluding the State Bank of India
International Financial Services Centre Banking Unit located at
Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (Gift City), Gandhinagar,
Gujarat] and the Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and
Daman and Diu.
8. Guwahati The States of Assam, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tripura,
Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.
9. Hyderabad The State of Telangana.
10. Jaipur The State of Rajasthan.
11. Kolkata The States of West Bengal and Sikkim and the Union territory of
the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
12. Lucknow The Central and Eastern Zones of the State of Uttar Pradesh as
specified in clause (a) of sub-regulation (2).
13. Maharashtra The State of Maharashtra (excluding the districts of Mumbai City,
Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, Sindhudurg and
Ratnagiri).
14. Mumbai Metro The districts of Mumbai City, Mumbai Suburban, Thane, Palghar,
Raigad, Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri in the State of Maharashtra and
the State of Goa.
15. New Delhi The State of Uttarakhand, the Western Zone of the State of Uttar
Pradesh as specified in clause (b) of sub-regulation (2), districts4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Nuh and Palwal in the State of
Haryana and the National Capital territory of Delhi.
16. Patna The States of Bihar and Jharkhand.
17. Thiruvananthapuram The State of Kerala, the Union territory of Lakshadweep and Mahe
district under the Union territory of Puducherry.”
(ii) in sub-regulation (2), for clause (b), the following shall be substituted, namely:–
“(b) The Western Zone of the State of Uttar Pradesh shall consist of the following districts of that State, namely, Agra,
Aligarh, Baghpat, Bulandshahar, Etah, Firozabad, GautamBuddha Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Hathras, Kasganj,
Mainpuri, Mathura, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur and Shamli.”
BINOD KUMAR MISHRA, Dy. Managing Director (HR) and Corporate Development Officer
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./48/2025-26]
NOTE:—The principal regulations were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Patt I, Section I, vide
Notification No. D.B.D.1246/S.B.15-55, dated the 21st June, 1955 and was last amended vide notification
No. ORG/UKD/2018-19/564(E), published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, section 4, dated
the 1st April 2019.
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