<h1>Indian Government Merges Bharatiya Mahila Bank with SBI to Boost Women's Banking Services Nationwide.</h1> The Indian government has decided to merge Bharatiya Mahila Bank (BMB) with the State Bank of India (SBI) to expand banking services for women more efficiently. This move aims to leverage SBI's extensive network of over 20,000 branches and lower operational costs to provide more affordable credit and women-centric products. BMB, with only seven branches, has extended Rs. 192 crore in loans to women, while SBI has provided about Rs. 46,000 crore. The merger is expected to enhance financial access for women, aligning with government initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana and Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana.