said net profit rose to ₹21,028 crore in Q3 FY26, up 24.49% year on year. Net interest income increased 9.04% to ₹45,190 crore, while operating profit climbed to ₹32,862 crore. Whole-bank net interest margin stood at 2.99%, and domestic NIM came in at 3.12%.
The market reacted quickly after the disclosure. SBI shares rose about 6–7% on the next trading session and hit a record high, marking the stock’s strongest single-day move in more than a year. Traders linked the move to the profit record and improved balance-sheet metrics.
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