SBI creates a dedicated start-up fund of Rs 200 crore
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State Bank of India (The fund would be extending up to Rs 3 crore for all India-registered companies so that they can promote their business in India using IT for banking.
"We have created an entity to promote and ensure usage of the funds for the right purposes, the entity could have one or more technical experts on board for advisory roles. The team would provide legal and financial assistance to startups as and when required,""
Bhattacharya also spoke about a single window banking relationship support to be offered to start-ups by SBI. It would be provided to start-ups through its dedicated Bangalore branch; the bank has been operational for last 6 months, and has already added more than 200 clients.
She added that she realises the potential that nimble financial technology companies possess regarding banking services that customers want, and that future success depended on collaboration and not only competition.
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Talking of the fintech sector, she said that cost of small transactions should be minimised and banking should be made smoother by removing unwanted processes that erupt the way for smooth functions.
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