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SBIN Diversified 03 Aug 2023

Sbin Ltd — Q1 FY24

SBI reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of INR 16,884 crore, up 178% YoY, driven by strong NII growth of 24.71% YoY and a sharp improvement in asset quality.

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PAT ₹16,884 Cr +178.25%
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SBI reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of INR 16,884 crore, up 178% YoY, driven by strong NII growth of 24.71% YoY and a sharp improvement in asset quality. Domestic NIM expanded 24 bps YoY to 3.47%, while credit cost improved to 32 bps. Domestic advances grew 15.08% YoY, led by retail (16.46%) and SME (18.27%). The bank maintains a robust pipeline of INR 3.5 trillion in corporate loans, with INR 1.2 trillion already sanctioned. Management guided for 14-15% credit growth in FY24 and expects NIM to sustain around 3.47%. Key risks include potential margin compression from deposit repricing and global economic headwinds affecting the international book.

Key Numbers

Net Profit INR 16,884 crore
+178.25% YoY

Highest ever quarterly net profit, driven by strong NII and lower provisions.

Domestic NIM 3.47%
+24 bps YoY

Net interest margin improved YoY, though down 27 bps sequentially due to one-offs.

Gross NPA Ratio 2.76%
-115 bps YoY

Lowest in over 10 years, reflecting sustained improvement in asset quality.

Corporate Loan Pipeline INR 3.5 trillion
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Includes INR 1.2 trillion sanctioned and INR 2.3 trillion in pipeline, supporting growth.

Management Guidance

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Credit growth of 14-15% in FY24

Management expects domestic advances to grow 14-15% in FY24, supported by robust pipeline and broad-based demand.

Management guidance growth
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NIM to sustain around 3.47%

Chairman stated effort to retain domestic NIM at 3.47% for the full year, despite sequential volatility.

Management guidance margins
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Cost-to-income ratio improvement via digital and productivity

Management aims to reduce cost-to-income ratio by shoring up income and improving staff productivity through digital sourcing and SBOSS.

Management guidance margins
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Add ~300 branches in current year

Bank plans to add about 300 branches in FY24, focusing on potential areas, alongside digital expansion.

Management guidance expansion

Key Risks

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Margin compression from deposit repricing

Sequential NIM contraction of 27 bps raises concerns; management attributes to one-offs but analysts flag structural pressure.

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Global economic headwinds impacting international book

Management is cautious on international growth due to global challenges, which could limit earnings diversification.

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Wage revision cost overhang

Provisions for wage revision at INR 500 crore/month are building; final liability not crystallized, posing uncertainty.

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Competition from HDFC Bank merger

Analyst raised concern about competitive pressure post-merger; management downplayed citing scale and low attrition.

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Notable Quotes

I'm pleased to announce that for the fourth quarter and running, we have posted our highest ever quarterly profit of INR 16,884 crore.
Dinesh Khara · Chairman, SBI
I expect that we should be having 3.47, would be our effort to retain this kind of a NIM.
Dinesh Khara · Chairman, SBI
Our effort is going to be the CASA in the real sense of the word, lowest possible cost of resource.
Dinesh Khara · Chairman, SBI

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Sbin's revenue in Q1 FY24?

Sbin reported revenue of — in Q1 FY24, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.

What guidance did Sbin management give for FY25?

Credit growth of 14-15% in FY24: Management expects domestic advances to grow 14-15% in FY24, supported by robust pipeline and broad-based demand. NIM to sustain around 3.47%: Chairman stated effort to retain domestic NIM at 3.47% for the full year, despite sequential volatility. Cost-to-income ratio improvement via digital and productivity: Management aims to reduce cost-to-income ratio by shoring up income and improving staff productivity through digital sourcing and SBOSS. Add ~300 branches in current year: Bank plans to add about 300 branches in FY24, focusing on potential areas, alongside digital expansion.

What are the key risks for Sbin in FY25?

Key risks include Margin compression from deposit repricing — Sequential NIM contraction of 27 bps raises concerns; management attributes to one-offs but analysts flag structural pressure.; Global economic headwinds impacting international book — Management is cautious on international growth due to global challenges, which could limit earnings diversification.; Wage revision cost overhang — Provisions for wage revision at INR 500 crore/month are building; final liability not crystallized, posing uncertainty.; Competition from HDFC Bank merger — Analyst raised concern about competitive pressure post-merger; management downplayed citing scale and low attrition..

Did Sbin meet its previous quarter's guidance?

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Where can I read the full Sbin Q1 FY24 concall transcript?

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