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10 Sept
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SBI sees 3–4 months for FCNR deployment, plans wider AI use

SBI expects to deploy its foreign currency deposits over roughly three to four months. The bank also plans to expand artificial intelligence use, including technology that can carry out tasks autonomously.

State Bank of India’s outlook at GFF 2026 covers two areas: the deployment of foreign currency deposit liquidity and greater use of AI in banking operations. The reported deployment window is about three months, with the headline indicating a three-to-four-month period.

The liquidity estimate gives a broad timeframe, but the available details do not state the amount involved or where SBI intends to deploy it. There is also no stated breakdown of the deployment schedule. For customers and staff, the timing alone does not establish any change in deposit terms or banking services.

On technology, SBI is strengthening AI adoption across important operational areas. Its focus includes agentic AI, which is designed to perform tasks autonomously. The stated aims are better efficiency and stronger risk management, rather than simply adding another digital interface.

The information available does not identify the specific tasks these AI systems would handle, a rollout date or the teams that would use them. It therefore remains unclear how quickly the technology plans could translate into changes in everyday banking work.

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Source: Economic Times