MUMBAI, May 27 -- State Bank of India chairman Challa Sreenivasulu Setty said technology-led banking cannot succeed without investing in people, leadership and skills, as the country's largest lender accelerates its technology overhaul.

"Human capital will continue to remain central to our transformation journey," Setty said in the "way forward" section of the bank's FY26 annual report released Wednesday.

"In an era where technology is reshaping banking at an unprecedented pace, investing in people, leadership, skills, and organisational capability becomes even more critical," Setty said, adding that SBI would continue strengthening its workforce through focused capability development and future-ready learning frameworks.

Setty's remar...