SBI Expands Airoli GCC With 0.135 Million Sq Ft Lease

06 Mar 2026 CW Team

State Bank of India (SBI) has taken a lease for 0.135 million (mn) square feet to expand its global capability centre (GCC) operations in Airoli. The bank sees the additional space as a strategic move to bolster its technology, operations and support functions and to accommodate phased growth in back office activities.

The new premises in Airoli are expected to provide enhanced capacity and enable consolidation of teams currently dispersed across multiple locations. The move aligns with ongoing initiatives to centralise certain functions and to improve operational efficiency while supporting digital transformation efforts.

By expanding its GCC footprint, SBI aims to strengthen the delivery of services to retail and corporate clients through improved processes and infrastructure. The expansion is presented as part of a broader plan to increase resilience and agility in service delivery amid evolving customer needs and regulatory expectations.

The lease underscores sustained interest from large financial institutions in well located office space that can house technology and shared services operations. Market observers note that such occupier activity reflects a continued prioritisation of capacity and capability building by leading banks and service providers.

SBI described the decision as consistent with its strategy to invest in capacity and infrastructure to support long term growth of its GCC operations. The bank intends to phase migration and onboarding to the new space in a manner designed to minimise operational disruption and to support staff continuity.

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