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SBIN Diversified 31 Jul 2025

Sbin Ltd — Q1 FY26

SBI reported a strong Q1 FY26 with net profit of INR 19,160 crore, up 12.48% YoY, driven by robust retail growth and cost containment.

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PAT ₹19,160 Cr +12.48%
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SBI reported a strong Q1 FY26 with net profit of INR 19,160 crore, up 12.48% YoY, driven by robust retail growth and cost containment. Domestic credit grew 11.06% YoY, with home loans up 15% on a large base. Net NPA improved to 0.47%, down 10bps YoY. Management reiterated NIM guidance of 3% for FY26, expecting a U-shaped trajectory with improvement from Q3. The bank completed a landmark INR 25,000 crore QIP, boosting CET-1. Key risks include potential asset quality stress in Xpress Credit (GNPA rising to 1.2% on a flat book) and uncertainty from global tariff disruptions, though direct exposure is minimal. Overall, the bank remains confident of delivering ROE above 15% and ROA above 1%.

Key Numbers

Domestic Loan Market Share Gain 14 bps
+14 bps YoY

Incremental loan market share gained year-on-year, driven by retail mortgages and secured small business credit.

YONO Users 90M
N/A

Digital platform YONO has 90 million users, reinforcing SBI's omnichannel reach.

Slippage Ratio 0.75%
-9 bps YoY

Slippage ratio improved by 9 basis points year-on-year, indicating better asset quality.

Cost of Deposits 2.68%
N/A

Weighted average cost of savings deposits stood at 2.68% as of June 2025.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q1 FY26 vs Q4 FY25
2 new guidance2 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
NIM guidance of 3% for FY26

Management expects domestic NIM to be around 3% for the full year, with a U-shaped trajectory—declining in Q2 and improving from Q3 onwards.

NEW
ROA above 1% and ROE above 15%

Structural targets of return on assets above 1% and return on equity above 15% through the cycle are reaffirmed.

UPDATED
Credit growth guidance of 12-13% for FY26

The bank expects overall credit growth of around 12%, with potential upside to 13% as uncertainties clear.

UPDATED
Cost-to-income ratio below 50%

Management aims to keep the cost-to-income ratio below 50% through the cycle, supported by productivity initiatives like Project SARAL.

DROPPED
NIM protection around 3%

Despite repo rate cuts, management aims to protect domestic NIM at around 3% through deposit rate adjustments.

DROPPED
Equity capital raise up to INR 25,000 crore (enabling resolution)

Board approved raising equity capital up to INR 25,000 crore, contingent on business needs and market conditions.

NEW RISK
Xpress Credit asset quality deterioration

GNPA in Xpress Credit rose to 1.2% on a flat book, though management attributes it to base effect and expects stabilization.

NEW RISK
Global tariff uncertainty impact

Supply chain disruptions from US tariffs could affect working capital and credit quality in export-oriented sectors, though SBI's direct exposure is minimal.

NEW RISK
NIM compression in near term

NIM may decline further in Q2 before recovering, driven by deposit repricing lag and CASA ratio decline.

NEW RISK
Competition in corporate lending

Prepayments of INR 12,000 crore and shift to CP market by corporates indicate pricing pressure, potentially limiting corporate credit growth.

RISK GONE
NIM compression from repo rate cuts

Further repo rate cuts could pressure net interest margins, though management expects to mitigate via deposit rate adjustments.

RISK GONE
Bhushan Power & Steel Supreme Court judgment impact

Supreme Court ruling on Bhushan Power & Steel could impact recoveries; management is studying the order and potential implications.

RISK GONE
Corporate loan prepayment risk

Unexpected prepayments from PSUs impacted corporate credit growth in Q4; similar deleveraging could recur.

RISK GONE
Elevated provisions in Q4 impacting quarterly profit

Higher provisions (including PLI and aging provisions) led to a 10% YoY decline in Q4 PAT, which may raise concerns about earnings volatility.

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Deposit growth lagging credit growth

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q2 FY25

Efforts to mobilize deposits through data analytics and branch-level focus aim to push deposit growth above 10%.

Elevated SMA-2 loans

Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25

SMA-2 loans increased to INR 7,424 crore from INR 1,840 crore, though management attributed most to one account that has been regularized.

Equity capital raise up to INR 25,000 crore (enabling resolution)

Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q4 FY25

Board approved raising equity capital up to INR 25,000 crore, contingent on business needs and market conditions.

NIM compression from repo rate cuts

Mentioned in Q3 FY25, Q4 FY25

Further repo rate cuts could pressure net interest margins, though management expects to mitigate via deposit rate adjustments.

Treasury income volatility

Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25

Forex income fell sharply due to MTM losses from USD/INR volatility; management termed it transitory but recurring risk remains.

Management Guidance

G

NIM guidance of 3% for FY26

Management expects domestic NIM to be around 3% for the full year, with a U-shaped trajectory—declining in Q2 and improving from Q3 onwards.

Management guidance margins
G

Credit growth guidance of 12-13% for FY26

The bank expects overall credit growth of around 12%, with potential upside to 13% as uncertainties clear.

Management guidance growth
G

Cost-to-income ratio below 50%

Management aims to keep the cost-to-income ratio below 50% through the cycle, supported by productivity initiatives like Project SARAL.

Management guidance margins
G

ROA above 1% and ROE above 15%

Structural targets of return on assets above 1% and return on equity above 15% through the cycle are reaffirmed.

Management guidance other

Key Risks

R

Xpress Credit asset quality deterioration

GNPA in Xpress Credit rose to 1.2% on a flat book, though management attributes it to base effect and expects stabilization.

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R

Global tariff uncertainty impact

Supply chain disruptions from US tariffs could affect working capital and credit quality in export-oriented sectors, though SBI's direct exposure is minimal.

medium · management_commentary
R

NIM compression in near term

NIM may decline further in Q2 before recovering, driven by deposit repricing lag and CASA ratio decline.

low · management_commentary
R

Competition in corporate lending

Prepayments of INR 12,000 crore and shift to CP market by corporates indicate pricing pressure, potentially limiting corporate credit growth.

medium · management_commentary

Notable Quotes

We combine skill with agility, innovation with prudence, and growth with inclusivity.
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty · Chairman, State Bank of India
Our ambition is not merely to grow, but to grow profitably and sustainably.
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty · Chairman, State Bank of India
The NIM trajectory will be U-shaped. It probably will come down in Q2... it will definitely improve from Q3 to Q4.
Challa Sreenivasulu Setty · Chairman, State Bank of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Sbin's revenue in Q1 FY26?

Sbin reported revenue of — in Q1 FY26, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.

What guidance did Sbin management give for FY27?

NIM guidance of 3% for FY26: Management expects domestic NIM to be around 3% for the full year, with a U-shaped trajectory—declining in Q2 and improving from Q3 onwards. Credit growth guidance of 12-13% for FY26: The bank expects overall credit growth of around 12%, with potential upside to 13% as uncertainties clear. Cost-to-income ratio below 50%: Management aims to keep the cost-to-income ratio below 50% through the cycle, supported by productivity initiatives like Project SARAL. ROA above 1% and ROE above 15%: Structural targets of return on assets above 1% and return on equity above 15% through the cycle are reaffirmed.

What are the key risks for Sbin in FY27?

Key risks include Xpress Credit asset quality deterioration — GNPA in Xpress Credit rose to 1.2% on a flat book, though management attributes it to base effect and expects stabilization.; Global tariff uncertainty impact — Supply chain disruptions from US tariffs could affect working capital and credit quality in export-oriented sectors, though SBI's direct exposure is minimal.; NIM compression in near term — NIM may decline further in Q2 before recovering, driven by deposit repricing lag and CASA ratio decline.; Competition in corporate lending — Prepayments of INR 12,000 crore and shift to CP market by corporates indicate pricing pressure, potentially limiting corporate credit growth..

Did Sbin meet its previous quarter's guidance?

Of 2 tracked promises, management 0 met, 0 close, 2 missed.

Where can I read the full Sbin Q1 FY26 concall transcript?

The full earnings conference call transcript or source release is available on the linked source material. This page provides an AI-generated summary with filing verification status shown on the financial stats.