SBI Shares in Focus as Mutual Fund Arm Files DRHP for IPO
News by Aliceblue News Desk
20 Mar 2026

Introduction
Leading public sector bank’s mutual fund subsidiary has filed a draft red herring prospectus with SEBI for an initial public offering of equity shares.
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Share price movement of SBI
On 20 March, State Bank of India opened at ₹1,058.00, up 0.86% from its previous close of ₹1,048.95. The stock reached a high of ₹1,085.00 (3.44%) and a low of ₹1,054.05. By the close, it traded at ₹1,072.14, a 2.21% increase, with a market cap of ₹9,77,245.48 crore.
SBIFML Files DRHP With SEBI
SBI Funds Management Limited, a subsidiary of State Bank of India, filed a draft red herring prospectus dated March 19, 2026 with SEBI. The IPO involves an offer for sale of up to 20,37,09,239 equity shares of face value Rs 1 each.
The IPO represents up to 10.0013% of SBIFML’s paid-up equity share capital. SBI will sell up to 12,83,34,397 shares amounting to 6.3007% stake, while Amundi India Holding will offload up to 7,53,74,842 shares amounting to 3.7006% stake.
SBI’s share count was revised from 3,20,60,000 shares to 12,83,34,397 shares due to increase in SBIFML’s equity capital from bonus share issuance and ESOP exercises. The IPO will follow the book-building process under SEBI ICDR Regulations and remains subject to regulatory approvals.
Stock performance of SBI for Period of 1 week, 6 months, and 1 year
SBI delivered a 1-week return of 0.18%, a 6-month return of 21.6%, and a 1-year return of 39.9%.
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Shareholding Pattern of SBI
| Particulars | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 |
| Promoter | 55.50% | 55.50% | 55.50% |
| FII | 10.30% | 9.60% | 10.00% |
| DII | 27.20% | 27.80% | 27.20% |
| Public | 7.00% | 7.10% | 7.30% |
About SBI
State Bank of India (NSE: SBIN) is India’s largest public sector bank with over 200 years of history, holding approximately 22% deposit market share and 20% net advance share.
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FAQs
Q: Why is SBI share price rising today?
A: State Bank of India’s subsidiary SBI Funds Management Limited filed a DRHP with SEBI for an IPO of up to 20.37 crore equity shares.
Q: What is SBI’s main business focus?
A: State Bank of India is a multinational public sector banking and financial services institution headquartered in Mumbai, serving retail and corporate clients.
Q: What are the 52-week high and low of SBI stock?
A: State Bank of India’s 52-week high is ₹1,235 and 52-week low is ₹730 on the NSE.

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