The upmove in SBI shares comes after its joint venture asset manager, SBI Funds Management, filed draft papers with market regulator Sebi for an IPO. The proposed listing is being seen as a key value unlocking trigger for SBI, given the scale and profitability of its mutual fund business.
AU Small Finance Bank was the top laggard on the index, falling up to 2 percent.
Data analysed from bank’s financial statements from Q4FY20 to the third quarter of FY26 show that NIMs have largely shrunk by an average of 154 basis points (bps) in the current round of rate cuts, as compared to a reduction of 40 bps, on an average, in the previous cycle.
Nifty PSU Bank index ended 3.34 percent higher, with all its 12 constituents closing in the green. The Nifty Bank index also settled nearly 1 percent higher.
Nifty PSU Bank Index tanks more than 4% following announcement of comprehensive review of banking sector
SBI Stock Call: Brokerages largely maintained positive views on the stock, highlighting SBI’s steady margins, improving return ratios, and potential value unlocking from subsidiaries.
State Bank of India expects a U-shaped recovery in its margins, backed by lower funding costs and better liability management, even as it sees NIMs staying above 3 percent in the second half of FY26
State Bank of India is expected to report softer earnings for the September quarter, with both profit and net interest income likely to decline amid lower treasury gains and margin pressure
SBI News: The bank has recruited 505 Probationary Officers (POs) in June
SBI share price: SBI shares were trading at around Rs 843 apiece, extending gains for the third consecutive session.
The bank’s valuation remains the main attraction
State Bank of India is expected to report subdued earnings for the June quarter, with both profit and net interest income likely to see marginal year-on-year growth. Analysts see pressure on margins due to higher cost of funds and recent rate transmission, though loan growth and asset quality may offer some cushion.
Financial Services department has authorised a stake sale in Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) through OFS, the senior government source informed.
The lender said its agricultural lending exceeded Rs 3.5 lakh crore in FY25 -- the highest in the country -- supporting farm infrastructure, agri-enterprises, Farmer Producer Organisations, and cooperatives to enable sustainable rural development.
SBI, India's largest lender, is planning to raise funds through the issuance of Basel III-compliant tier-II bonds with a 10-year or 15-year maturity in July or August, news agency Reuters has reported citing sources.
Jefferies projects a credit growth of 12 percent and deposit growth of 10 percent for SBI, supported by adequate liquidity buffers
The Nifty PSU Bank index it the top sectoral gainer, dodging an overall muted market sentiment to extend gains for a second consecutive session, outperforming the broader Nifty Bank index.
Banking shares rallied in-line with the sentiment in the broader market, after latest inflation data raised optimism for potential RBI rate cuts, and easing US-China trade tensions offered respite from global recession fears.
Among top losers of the index are AU Small Finance Bank, which fell 1.44% while Kotak Mahindra Bank fell 1%.
The Japanese financial conglomerate had begun talks to buy some stake in the company back in 2024, Moneycontrol had earlier reported. It is now back in fray to acquire controlling stake in the bank.
Bank Nifty slipped over 600 points to move below 55,000 mark during intraday trade.
Out of 18,000 new hirings, around 13,500 to 14,000 will be clerical recruitment, 3,000 will be probationary officers and local-based officers.
Profit growth aided by healthy loan growth, controlled operating expenses, and contained credit cost even as margin contracted
SBI board will also declare the March quarter results on May 3.
Banks to remain shut in many states on April 18 on account of Good Friday.