State Bank of India (SBI), marks 70 years since its formation on July 1, 1955.
In 1806, the Bank of Calcuttawas established, later renamed the Bank of Bengal.
This was followed by the Bank of Bombay (1840) and the Bank of Madras (1843).
In 1921, these were merged to form the Imperial Bank of India.
On July 1, 1955, the State Bank of India was born under the State Bank of India Act.
Over the years, SBI has absorbed several other banks, including the Bank of Bihar, National Bank of Lahore, Bank of Cochin, State Bank of Saurashtra, and State Bank of Indore.