SBI profit hits ₹80,032 Cr as government dividend jumps 9% to ₹8,813 Cr

State Bank of India reported a net profit of ₹80,032 crore for FY 2025–26, marking nearly 13% year-on-year growth. The scale of this earnings reflects a cleaned balance sheet and operational efficiency across the lender's vast branch network and retail franchise.

The government, holding ~55% of SBI's equity, received ₹8,813 crore directly as non-tax revenue through the dividend payout of ₹17.35 per share. This is not a one-time event: the payout grew 9% over last year's ₹8,076 crore, establishing a consistent earnings trajectory.