The State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest public sector bank in India. It has over 500 million customers more than 50000 employees 63580 ATMs/ADWMs 82900 BC outlets and over 22500 branches. It also operates in various countries across the globe. Generally banks are approached for loans or deposits of savings. But the largest bank in the country pays Rs 6 crore annually to cricketer MS Dhoni and Rs 18.5 lakh every month to actor Abhishek Bachchan. But why is the bank spending such massive amounts on these two celebrities? Even though MS Dhoni doesnt play cricket anymore he is still very popular. He earns a big part of his money by doing brand ads. He is the face of many big companies. One of them is SBI. Since 2023 Dhoni has been doing ads for SBI which is the biggest bank in India. A post shared on SBIs official Instagram account on October 28 2023 announced “We are pleased to onboard MS Dhoni as Brand Ambassador of SBI. Mr. Dhoni’s association with SBI as a satisfied customer makes him a perfect embodiment of our brand’s ethos. With this partnership we aim to reinforce our commitment to serving the nation and our customers with trust integrity and unwavering dedication. – Mr Dinesh Khara Chairman SBI.” In 2023 the State Bank of India (SBI) the country’s largest commercial bank announced its partnership with cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni appointing him as its official brand ambassador. As SBI’s brand ambassador MS Dhoni will play a key role in the bank’s marketing and promotional campaigns. Known for his calm demeanor under pressure and his quick clear decision-making Dhoni perfectly represents the qualities SBI values. His presence will help the bank connect more effectively with customers and stakeholders across the country. Abhishek Bachchan along with Bollywood megastar father Amitabh Bachchan rented out the ground floors of his two bungalows Vatsa and Ammu in Juhu Mumbai to the State Bank of India (SBI) for a staggering Rs 18.90 lakh per month. The lease agreement was registered on September 28 2021.