SBI Delivers Record ₹8,813 Crore Dividend to Central Government for FY25-26

New Delhi. Monday, 8 June 2026

The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector lender, officially handed over a dividend cheque worth ₹8,813 crore to the Central Government for the financial year 2025-26. The cheque was presented by SBI Chairman C.S. Setty to the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi.

Fueling the National Exchequer: The Financial Backdrop

This substantial dividend payout acts as a major non-tax revenue injection for the government, which holds an approximate 55.52% stake in the banking giant. The payout directly follows a year of exceptional operational performance by the lender during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.

Key financial highlights for SBI in FY26 include:

• Stellar Profitability: A standalone net profit of ₹80,032 crore, marking a 12.88% year-on-year growth.

• Robust Core Revenue: An operating profit rising 11.25% to reach ₹1,23,015 crore.

• Excellent Asset Quality: The bank’s Gross Non-Performing Asset (NPA) ratio drastically improved to 1.49%, while the Net NPA ratio dropped down to a negligible 0.39%.

• Massive Business Scale: SBI’s overall business crossed a historic milestone of ₹109 trillion, fueled by ₹59.8 trillion in deposits and ₹49.3 trillion in advances.

The bank’s central board declared a dividend of ₹17.35 per equity share to distribute these historic returns to its stakeholders, including retail investors and institutions like LIC.

Macroeconomic Outlook and Interest Rate Trajectory

Beyond the balance sheet success, SBI Chairman C.S. Setty shared key perspectives on the macroeconomic climate. He formally welcomed the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision to hold interest rates steady.

“Overall, the market expects a pause in interest rates at this stage. Inflation remains an important factor, but keeping rates stable will certainly help balance the situation and support growth,” Setty remarked during an industry address in Mumbai.

By retaining a predictable rate cycle, the central bank helps ensure smooth credit growth across vital national sectors, such as SBI’s expanding agricultural portfolio which surpassed the ₹4 trillion mark this year.

Looking Past Market Volatility: A Message to Investors

Addressing short-term equity markets fluctuations, the SBI Chairman urged domestic and international investors to look past daily movements in indices like the BSE Sensex. Instead, he underscored the structural foundations reshaping the Indian economy:

• Large-scale public and private capital investments in physical infrastructure.

• Rapidly scaling digital payments architecture and digital onboarding platforms.

• Grassroots financial inclusion programs bringing millions into formal banking channels.

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