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SBI posted a ~6% beat on PAT at Rs192bn/1.1% RoA, led by higher other income (especially treasury gains) and controlled opex, partially offset by higher provisions.

Amidst tough macro environment, SBI reported yet another steady quarter with ~12% YoY growth in loans, deposits and PAT.

BoB delivered a healthy financial performance, driven by its strong business model and focus on sustainable growth, although margins have been under pressure for the industry as a whole due to reported cuts and lag in deposit pricing. Profitability is on a sustainable path, with a strong book that has earnings potential, despite the impact of transition on asset liability. To capitalise on the trend, the bank is focusing on expanding fee income streams and improving asset quality. The next...

Punjab National Bank (PNB) reported 1QFY26 PAT of INR16.7b (48% YoY decline, 60% miss) amid higher taxes. The bank opted for the new tax egime, incurring a one-time charge of INR33.24b.

We maintain our BUY recommendation on the stock based on reasonable valuations.

BOB saw a weak quarter yet again as core PPoP adjusted for IT refund was 12.4% lower to PLe due to (1) miss on NIM by 8bps led by softer reported yields on loans and investments (2) weaker fee income and (3) higher opex led by other opex. Fall in reported NIM at 6-7bps QoQ was lower to peers (11-18bps decline). NIM may remain under pressure in Q2FY26 due to lead-lag impact of repo rate cut on loans/deposits. However, bank expects 70% of deposits to reprice within 1-2 quarters suggesting that NIM would start improving since...

Q1FY26 numbers were decent on low expectations. Net interest income (NII) at Rs. 11,435 crore (above estimates) down by 1% y-o-y/q-o-q each.

Indian Bank (INBK) reported 1QFY26 PAT of INR29.7b (up 23.7% YoY/flat QoQ, 5% beat), driven by lower provisions.

Decent operating performance and modest provisioning led to Indian Bank’s strong profitability, with RoA at 1.34% (down 3bps q/q). Headline asset quality and PCR improved.

CBK reported 1QFY26 standalone PAT of INR47.5b (15% beat), up 21.7% YoY/down 5% QoQ, aided by a healthy beat in other income.

UNBK saw a weak quarter owing to lower fees/NII which led to core PPoP being a miss by 17.5%. PSLC income opportunity was not available in Q1'26 due to change in gold loan regulations. Hence, we cut fees for FY26/27E by ~10%. With RBI tweaking back gold loan regulations, agri growth may improve supporting fees. Reported NIM declined by 11bps QoQ to 2.76% due to fall in loan yields by 22bps QoQ despite a decline in corporate and increase in retail. As a result, we trim NIM for FY26/27E by 7bps/8bps to 2.53%/2.61%. Asset quality remains a...

Union Bank of India (UNBK) reported 1QFY26 PAT of INR41.2b (11.9% YoY growth, in line), supported by a lower tax rate. NII declined 3.2% YoY to INR91.1b (in line).

Lower margins and weaker non-interest income led to Union Bank’s operating profits degrowth. Yet, its C/I was below 50%, suggesting decent overall operating performance.

PNB's standalone interest income grew 13.8% YoY to Rs. 31,989cr in Q4FY25, driven by a rise in interest earned from loans (+10.5% YoY), income from investments (+15.1% YoY), and bank funds (+45.3% YoY). Interest expenses, on the other hand, jumped 19.6% YoY to Rs. 21,232cr, due to higher deposit costs. Thus,...

Indian Bank has been one of the best performing PSBs for several years now. Our recent interaction with its new MD and CEO Binod Kumar reconfirms the company’s unwavering focus on profitability over growth.

The bank performed strongly due to improved asset quality and robust deposit mobilisation, driven by an enhanced digitalisation journey and focused customer acquisition efforts. We expect strategic initiatives like expanding high-margin emerging corporate lending, launching targeted retail schemes, and investing in...