Shares of State Bank of India surged to fresh highs on Monday after the lender reported stronger-than-expected quarterly results, lifting investor sentiment across equity markets.
On the National Stock Exchange, SBI's stock rose as much as 6.6% to an all-time peak of 1,130 rupees, handily outperforming both the Nifty 50 and the Nifty Bank indices.
For the December quarter of fiscal 2026, the bank recorded a standalone net profit of 210.28 billion rupees, a 24.5% increase compared with the same quarter a year earlier. The bank attributed the profit gain to solid expansion in net interest income complemented by healthy non-interest income performance.
Net interest income - a central component of bank earnings - expanded by about 9% to 451.90 billion rupees during the quarter, as robust loan growth supported the core revenue line. At the same time, net interest margin remained steady at 3.12%.
Following the quarterly release, management updated its outlook for credit growth for the full fiscal year, raising the guidance to a range of 13-15%, up from a previously stated range of 12%-4%. The company said the revision reflects healthy demand dynamics across both retail and corporate lending segments.
The combination of stronger profitability metrics and a firmer growth outlook for lending underpin the market reaction that pushed the stock to record levels. The report did not include additional granular detail on other line items beyond those highlighted above.
Market context and implications
The sharp move in SBI's share price underscores investor focus on quarterly profit momentum and forward-looking guidance from large banks. The results and the revised credit-growth forecast are relevant for participants tracking the banking sector and broader equity indices, given SBI's sizable weight in market benchmarks.
Summary takeaways
- SBI reported a 24.5% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to 210.28 billion rupees for the December quarter of fiscal 2026.
- Net interest income grew about 9% to 451.90 billion rupees, while net interest margin held at 3.12%.
- The bank lifted full-year credit growth guidance to 13-15%, from the previously stated range of 12%-4%, citing healthy demand in retail and corporate segments.
Notes on available information
The article presents the key headline figures and guidance revisions. It does not provide additional detail on items such as provisions, asset quality metrics, or a full breakdown of non-interest income components; those details were not included in the information provided.