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SBIN Diversified 15 Apr 2026

Sbin Ltd — Q4 FY26

SBI reported a record net profit of INR 80,032 crore for FY26, up 12.88% YoY, driven by strong operating profitability and improved asset quality.

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SBI reported a record net profit of INR 80,032 crore for FY26, up 12.88% YoY, driven by strong operating profitability and improved asset quality. Domestic NIM exited at 3.03%, within the guided >3% range, despite a 25bps repo rate cut and a shift in corporate loan mix toward T-bill-linked pricing. Asset quality improved with gross NPA at 1.49% (down 33bps YoY). Management guided for FY27 domestic NIM above 3%, credit growth of 13%-15%, and credit cost of 50bps. Key growth drivers include RAM segments, gold loans (doubled to over INR 1 lakh crore), and emerging sectors like data centers and renewables. Risks include potential stress from the West Asia conflict on MSME clusters and the transition to ECL-based provisioning from April 2027, though management expects a smooth transition.

Key Numbers

Gross NPA 1.49%
-33bps YoY

Gross NPAs improved to 1.49%, a two-decade low, reflecting strong underwriting.

CASA Ratio 39.46%
+33bps QoQ

CASA ratio improved quarter-on-quarter, sustaining low-cost funding advantage.

YONO Users 10 crore+
+4 crore in 3 months

New YONO crossed 4 crore registrations within 3 months of launch, total users above 10 crore.

Credit Growth 16.87% YoY
+16.87% YoY

Domestic credit grew 16.87% YoY, driven by double-digit growth across all segments.

What Changed vs Last Quarter

Comparing Q4 FY26 vs Q3 FY26
2 new guidance2 dropped2 new risk3 risk resolved
NEW
Domestic NIM above 3% for FY27

Management guided for domestic net interest margin to remain above 3% for the full year FY27, supported by stable repo rates and asset mix improvement.

NEW
Credit cost guidance of 50bps for FY27

Management reiterated credit cost guidance of 50 basis points for FY27, confident in asset quality despite potential West Asia conflict impact.

UPDATED
Credit growth of 13%-15% for FY27

Management expects credit growth in the range of 13%-15% for FY27, driven primarily by RAM (retail, agriculture, MSME) segments.

UPDATED
Cost-to-income ratio below 50%

Management aims to keep cost-to-income ratio below 50% for FY27, with efforts to contain overheads and improve operational efficiency.

DROPPED
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.

DROPPED
ROA guidance of 1% through cycles

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

NEW RISK
West Asia conflict impact on MSME clusters

Analyst raised concern about stress in MSME space due to West Asia conflict; management acknowledged impact on clusters like Morbi but said overall exposure is minimal and credit cost guidance unchanged.

NEW RISK
ECL provisioning transition

Transition to expected credit loss-based provisioning from April 2027 may impact profitability; management declined to quantify impact but expects smooth transition over four years.

RISK GONE
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.

RISK GONE
PSL shortfall and PSLC costs

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

RISK GONE
Treasury income volatility from yield movements

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

🤫 Topics management stopped discussing

Treasury income volatility from yield movements

Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25, Q3 FY26

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

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.

Exit NIM of 3% for FY26 and 3% through cycles

Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q3 FY26

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

Management Guidance

G

Domestic NIM above 3% for FY27

Management guided for domestic net interest margin to remain above 3% for the full year FY27, supported by stable repo rates and asset mix improvement.

Management guidance margins
G

Credit growth of 13%-15% for FY27

Management expects credit growth in the range of 13%-15% for FY27, driven primarily by RAM (retail, agriculture, MSME) segments.

Management guidance growth
G

Credit cost guidance of 50bps for FY27

Management reiterated credit cost guidance of 50 basis points for FY27, confident in asset quality despite potential West Asia conflict impact.

Management guidance margins
G

Cost-to-income ratio below 50%

Management aims to keep cost-to-income ratio below 50% for FY27, with efforts to contain overheads and improve operational efficiency.

Management guidance margins

Key Risks

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West Asia conflict impact on MSME clusters

Analyst raised concern about stress in MSME space due to West Asia conflict; management acknowledged impact on clusters like Morbi but said overall exposure is minimal and credit cost guidance unchanged.

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R

ECL provisioning transition

Transition to expected credit loss-based provisioning from April 2027 may impact profitability; management declined to quantify impact but expects smooth transition over four years.

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R

NIM compression from corporate loan mix shift

Shift of well-rated corporates from market to bank loans linked to T-bill has compressed yields; management plans to move loans to MCLR but execution risk remains.

medium · data_observation

Notable Quotes

Our focus remains firmly on delivering consistent risk-adjusted returns, supported by disciplined underwriting, strong asset quality, and robust internal capital generation.
C.S. Setty · Chairman, State Bank of India
We are sticking to our credit cost guidance of 50 basis points, even despite whatever happens on the West Asian conflict.
C.S. Setty · Chairman, State Bank of India
We are focusing on the relationship value. For instance, this processing fee is not only coming from retail operations... we have readjusted our processing fee, not by way of increasing, but reducing the concessions.
C.S. Setty · Chairman, State Bank of India

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Sbin's revenue in Q4 FY26?

Sbin reported revenue of — in Q4 FY26, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.

What guidance did Sbin management give for FY27?

Domestic NIM above 3% for FY27: Management guided for domestic net interest margin to remain above 3% for the full year FY27, supported by stable repo rates and asset mix improvement. Credit growth of 13%-15% for FY27: Management expects credit growth in the range of 13%-15% for FY27, driven primarily by RAM (retail, agriculture, MSME) segments. Credit cost guidance of 50bps for FY27: Management reiterated credit cost guidance of 50 basis points for FY27, confident in asset quality despite potential West Asia conflict impact. Cost-to-income ratio below 50%: Management aims to keep cost-to-income ratio below 50% for FY27, with efforts to contain overheads and improve operational efficiency.

What are the key risks for Sbin in FY27?

Key risks include West Asia conflict impact on MSME clusters — Analyst raised concern about stress in MSME space due to West Asia conflict; management acknowledged impact on clusters like Morbi but said overall exposure is minimal and credit cost guidance unchanged.; ECL provisioning transition — Transition to expected credit loss-based provisioning from April 2027 may impact profitability; management declined to quantify impact but expects smooth transition over four years.; NIM compression from corporate loan mix shift — Shift of well-rated corporates from market to bank loans linked to T-bill has compressed yields; management plans to move loans to MCLR but execution risk remains..

Did Sbin meet its previous quarter's guidance?

Of 4 tracked promises, management 0 met, 0 close, 4 missed.

Where can I read the full Sbin Q4 FY26 concall transcript?

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