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State Bank of India — Q3 FY26

SBI reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of INR 21,028 crore, up 24.49% YoY, driven by strong operating profit growth of 39.54% YoY and lower credit costs of 0.29%.

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SBI reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of INR 21,028 crore, up 24.49% YoY, driven by strong operating profit growth of 39.54% YoY and lower credit costs of 0.29%. Net interest income grew 9% YoY to INR 45,190 crore, with domestic NIM at 3.12%. Credit growth accelerated to 15.14% YoY, led by broad-based expansion across retail, agriculture, SME, and corporate segments. Asset quality improved further, with gross NPA at 1.57% (down 50bps YoY) and net NPA at 0.39%. Management revised credit growth guidance upward to 13-15% for Q4, citing positive economic tailwinds from trade deals and budget measures. The bank remains focused on maintaining ROA above 1% and cost-to-income below 50%. Key risks include potential margin compression from corporate loan growth and deposit repricing lag.

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Quarter Snapshot

Gross NPA Ratio 1.57%
-50bps YoY

Lowest in over two decades; reflects disciplined credit practices and sustained recoveries.

Net NPA Ratio 0.39%
-14bps YoY

Industry-leading asset quality with strong provision coverage ratio of 75.54%.

CASA Ratio 39.13%
Flat YoY

Healthy low-cost deposit base despite competitive environment; current account grew 10.32% YoY.

Credit Growth (YoY) 15.14%
+15.14pp YoY

Broad-based growth across RAM and corporate; guidance revised to 13-15% for Q4.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q3 FY26 vs Q1 FY26
2 new guidance2 dropped4 new risk4 risk resolved
NEW
Exit NIM of 3% for FY26 and 3% through cycles

Management reiterated NIM guidance of 3% for Q4 exit and long-term, with no significant upside expected.

NEW
ROA guidance of 1% through cycles

Management maintained 1% ROA guidance, emphasizing consistency over cycles despite current outperformance.

UPDATED
Credit growth guidance revised to 13-15% for Q4 FY26

Management raised the earlier 12-14% guidance to 13-15% for the current quarter, driven by strong momentum across all segments.

UPDATED
Cost-to-income ratio below 50%

Management reiterated target to keep cost-to-income below 50%, supported by operating leverage and digital initiatives.

DROPPED
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.

DROPPED
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.

NEW RISK
Margin compression from corporate loan growth

Corporate loans typically carry lower yields; rapid growth could pressure NIMs despite management's confidence in pricing discipline.

NEW RISK
Deposit repricing lag and cost of funds stability

Management indicated cost of funds may not decline further, and full transmission of rate cuts may not materialize, limiting margin expansion.

NEW RISK
PSL shortfall and PSLC costs

Growth in priority sector lending may fall short, requiring costly PSLC purchases, especially in small and marginal farmer segments.

NEW RISK
Treasury income volatility from yield movements

Hardening yields could impact MTM on HFT/FVTPL books, though management sees limited impact given small book size.

RISK GONE
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.

RISK GONE
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.

RISK GONE
NIM compression in near term

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

RISK GONE
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.

🤫 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.

ROA above 1% and ROE above 15%

Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q2 FY25

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

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Guidance and risk preview

Top guidance Credit growth guidance revised to 13-15% for Q4 FY26

Management raised the earlier 12-14% guidance to 13-15% for the current quarter, driven by strong momentum across all segments.

Top risk Margin compression from corporate loan growth

Corporate loans typically carry lower yields; rapid growth could pressure NIMs despite management's confidence in pricing discipline.

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