Why personal loan settlement is different
Personal loans are unsecured — State Bank of India has no collateral to enforce, which structurally increases the discount they accept rather than write off the loan.
Discount range you can expect
Typical State Bank of India personal loan settlements close at 30–50% of outstanding. Older NPAs with the recovery agency settle at deeper discounts.
Process
Assessment → written settlement proposal → negotiation with State Bank of India's recovery team or collection agency → sanction letter → lump-sum / 2–3 tranche payment → NOC.
Risks to be aware of
Verbal offers from agents are not binding. Always insist on a sanction letter on State Bank of India letterhead before paying.