SBI & HDFC Bank Rank Among World’s Top 100 Banks by Assets in 2025: S&P Global

Current Context: The 2025 S&P Global Market Intelligence ranking of the world’s top 100 banks by assets was released on April 16, 2025, assessing banks based on their total assets globally.

• The ranking is dominated by Chinese banks, with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) securing the 1st position, reflecting its large asset base and financial influence.

From India, two banks featured:

• State Bank of India (SBI), ranked 43rd, climbing 4 spots from last year's ranking.
• HDFC Bank, ranked 73rd, rising 1 spot compared to its previous position.
• India's representation underscores the growing scale and global competitiveness of its financial institutions.

Question:

Q.1 What is the position of HDFC Bank in the 2025 global top 100 banks list by total assets?
a) 73
b) 72
c) 75
d) 79

Answer: a) HDFC Bank is ranked 73rd in 2025, up from 74th in the previous year.