State Bank of India (SBI) has been honoured with the ‘Brand of the Year’ award in the banking category at the World Branding Awards held in Paris, France. The prestigious recognition highlights SBI’s strong brand value, customer trust, and leadership in India’s banking sector.
Key Highlights
- SBI won the ‘Brand of the Year’ award in India’s banking category.
- The World Branding Awards ceremony was held in Paris, France.
- The event recognised 50 leading brands from 22 countries.
- The award celebrates SBI’s brand strength and customer confidence.
State Bank of India (SBI) has received the prestigious ‘Brand of the Year’ award in the banking category at the World Branding Awards, reinforcing its position as India’s most trusted public sector bank. The award ceremony took place at the Hilton Paris Opera in Paris, France, where leading brands from across the globe were recognised for excellence.
Organised by the World Branding Forum (WBF), the awards honour organisations that have demonstrated exceptional brand leadership, customer trust, and market influence. The forum is a global non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting higher branding standards through research, education, and industry collaboration.
At the ceremony, 50 brands from 22 countries were honoured across various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, hospitality, luxury, fashion, food, and consumer services. SBI emerged as the winner in the Banking – India category, highlighting its continued reputation for reliability, innovation, and customer service.
The recognition reflects SBI’s enduring brand strength, built over decades through its extensive banking network, digital transformation, and commitment to serving millions of customers across India. The award further strengthens the bank’s standing as one of the country’s most respected financial institutions.
Alongside SBI, several leading Asian companies including China Telecom, NTT Docomo, SK Telecom, Pos Malaysia, SMRT, and Chunghwa Telecom were recognised in their respective national categories. Global brands such as Nike, IKEA, Cartier, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Gucci, Hermès, and UPS also received top honours, underscoring the international stature of the event.
The World Branding Awards continue to recognise organisations that successfully build consumer trust, brand excellence, and long-term market leadership, placing SBI among the world’s distinguished brands.
