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Bank of India surges 7%, hits 8-year high on heavy volumes; here's why

BOI's management guidance of stronger loan growth in the coming quarters, aided by a healthy disbursement pipeline and improving retail-to-corporate mix, remains a key positive, say analysts.

SBI rallies 3%, stock hits all-time high; what's driving PSB giant?

SBI stock has outperformed in January with a gain of 7 per cent thus far. The bank's chairman expects private investment to rebound once global trade and US tariff-related disruptions settle.

PNB Q3 shows asset quality gains despite margin pressure: Analysts

PNB reported a net profit of about ₹5,100 crore for the quarter, up in low double digits year-on-year (Y-o-Y), supported largely by a sharp rise in non-interest income.

SBI stock hits new high, outperforms market, gains 3% in 3 days; here's why

SBI stock trend: In the past one month, SBI has outperformed the market and rallied 6 per cent, as against 1.6 per cent decline in the BSE Sensex.

Banks may report lower single-digit profit growth, margin compression in Q3

Banks' Q3 profits seen rising 2.4%, led by private lenders, as repo rate cut creates mixed NIM trends and deposit growth remains a challenge

Sector, thematic funds 2026 outlook: Avoid over-allocation, chasing returns

Thematic and sector funds offer focused exposure to structural trends that may not be adequately represented in broader diversified portfolios

Loan growth, margins seen improving for banks in Q3 as credit costs ease

Banks are likely to see better loan growth and margins in Q3FY26, with PSU lenders outperforming as credit costs ease, unsecured loan stress moderates and recoveries remain steady

PSBs rework branch strategy to cut costs amid changing customer behaviour

PSU banks are reviewing low-traffic locations, shrinking branch sizes and using AI-driven site analytics as digital adoption rises, leading to more mergers and micro branches in rural areas

SBI aims to double YONO app users, plans significant investment: Chairman

State Bank of India Chairman C S Setty has said that the bank is targeting to double its YONO app user base to 20 crore over the next two years with the launch of a new version on Monday. YONO 2.0 is a significant upgrade, offering a better experience for customers and a robust digital platform for the bank, and full fledged features will be rolled out over 6-8 months, he told PTI in an interview. "From a bank perspective, YONO 2.0 is a key anchor of digitalization, with a common code for internet banking and mobile banking. This allows for seamless integration across channels, enabling SBI to launch new products and processes quickly. The bank aims to leverage YONO 2.0 to enhance its digital presence and customer engagement," he said. For example, he said, YONO 2.0 developed a common core for customer journeys, which will ensure a seamless experience across internet banking, mobile banking, and branch channels for account opening or any other transaction. "Today, we have almost 10

Under pressure bank NIMs to squeeze further after RBI's 25 bps cut

Banks may face further margin pressure as repo-linked loan rates reset faster than deposits, though liquidity support and CRR cuts could soften the impact in Q4

Is Bank of Maharashtra a good PSU bank stock to buy? YES Securities answers

YES Securities said that a detailed analysis of top eight public sector banks (PSBs) reveal that Bank of Maharashtra has the "healthiest" financial metrics.

Bank of Baroda hits all-time high, rallies 28% in 3 months; here's why

The stock price of Bank of Baroda hit a new record high in a subdued market. It surpassed its previous high of ₹298.45, which it touched on June 3, 2024

Nomura sees re-rating potential in Indian Banks; Axis, ICICI, SBI top picks

The brokerage argued that the profitability downcycle, marked by several quarters of net interest margin (NIM) compression and elevated credit costs, is now behind the sector.

PSU banks record 9% growth in profit to record ₹49,456 cr profit in Q2

State Bank of India-led public sector banks posted a record cumulative profit of Rs 49,456 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal, reflecting a 9 per cent year-on-year growth despite two lenders reporting a decline. All 12 public sector banks (PSBs) together made a profit of Rs 45,547 crore in the September quarter of FY25. Thus, the increase in profit in absolute terms was Rs 3,909 crore as compared to the same quarter of the previous financial year. Market leader SBI alone contributed 40 per cent to the total earnings of Rs 49,456 crore, as per the published numbers on stock exchanges. SBI logged a net profit of Rs 20,160 crore in Q2 FY26, 10 per cent higher than the same period of the previous fiscal. In percentage terms, Chennai-based Indian Overseas Bank reported the highest net profit growth of 58 per cent to Rs 1,226 crore, followed by Central Bank of India with a 33 per cent rise to Rs 1,213 crore. During the quarter, all 12 public sector banks (PSBs) except Ban

Can private bankers run PSBs? Govt needs patience to make it work

Yes, they can. But to make the experiment successful, the government must have patience

Motilal Oswal sees re-rating potential for PSU banks; SBI, PNB top bets

Despite a nearly 5x jump in aggregate mcap since FY20, most coverage PSBs still trade at reasonable valuations of 0.8-1x forward P/B & 5-7x FY27E EPS, leaving room for further upside.

SBI share price hits highest level in 2025, nears record high; upside left?

State Bank of India shares rose 1 per cent to ₹863.50 on the BSE today, hitting their highest level in calendar year 2025.

Why Nomura prefers large banks over mid-tier peers? Key reasons here

The weighted average lending rate (WALR) on fresh loans rose by 18 bps M-o-M in July 2025, led by a sharp 31 bps rise for PSU banks, while private banks saw a 16 bps decline.

Indian Overseas Bank confident of maintaining profit of over ₹1K cr: CEO

Public sector Indian Overseas Bank was confident of maintaining its over Rs 1,000 crore net profit in the coming quarters. The city-headquartered bank had registered its first ever highest net profit of Rs 1,051 crore in the January-March 2025 quarter. "Exactly. One hundred per cent sure. We are very confident of maintaining this and growing it from here. If you see our net profits figure over the last two years, quarter on quarter, it is increasing. The graph has been very consistent," the bank's Managing Director and CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava said. He was responding to a query from PTI on whether the bank was confident of maintaining the growth in the net profit during this financial year. He said, "in the fourth quarter of the last financial year (January-March 2025), the bank reported its highest ever net profit of Rs 1,051 crore and in June 2025 quarter, supposed to be a lean quarter, from that Rs 1,051 crore we have grown to over Rs 1,111 crore net profit, another highest eve

SBI dips 3% on profit booking on fund raising plan; should you buy or hold?

SBI's board, at a meeting scheduled for May 3, 2025, is expected to discuss and approve the proposal for raising equity during FY26.