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India's public sector banks (PSBs) have collectively reported a record net profit of Rs 1.78 lakh crore in the financial year ended March 2025, marking a robust 26% year-on-year increase. This performance is a far cry from the staggering losses of Rs 85,390 crore reported in FY18 and reflects a significant turnaround driven by strategic reforms, recapitalisation efforts, and improved governance. The State Bank of India led the charge, contributing over 40% of total earnings.

The State Bank of India (SBI) continues to demonstrate robust performance despite challenges in the financial environment. With declining interest rates in the market, SBI’s Chairman, C. S. Setty, confirmed that the bank will maintain a return on assets (RoA) above 1% for the current financial year. The bank posted record profits for FY25, with a significant 16% increase in net profit. Additionally, asset quality has improved with a drop in non-performing assets (NPAs).

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, reported a 10% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit for the fourth quarter of FY25, registering Rs. 18,643 crore. Despite this quarterly setback, the bank posted a strong 16% increase in annual profits, reaching Rs. 70,901 crore. Improvements in asset quality, rising interest income, and plans to raise up to Rs. 25,000 crore in fresh equity signal a complex but optimistic picture. The declared dividend of Rs. 15.90 per share adds to shareholder value.

On Monday, the benchmark BSE Sensex soared by over 1,000 points to close above the 80,000 mark, a significant rally fueled by strong performances from Reliance Industries and private banks, as well as robust foreign institutional investment. Despite recent geopolitical concerns, including tensions at the India-Pakistan border, the stock market rebounded sharply, posting impressive gains. The rally saw 23 of the Sensex’s 30 stocks end in the green, underlining a resurgence of investor confidence in the Indian equity markets.

India’s equity markets showed strong early gains, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounding on Monday, driven by robust foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows and a sharp rally in Reliance Industries. The 30-share Sensex surged by over 450 points, while the Nifty climbed more than 100 points. The rally was also fueled by favorable global market trends. Despite geopolitical tensions and market volatility, FIIs have been net buyers in Indian equities for the past eight days, signaling confidence in India’s macroeconomic fundamentals.

India’s equity markets recorded a bullish week with notable gains in the valuations of six out of the top ten most valuable companies. The BSE Sensex advanced by 659.33 points (0.83%), while the NSE Nifty climbed 187.7 points (0.78%). Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerged as the standout performer, adding over Rs 53,000 crore to its market capitalization. Other gainers included Reliance Industries, HDFC Bank, Infosys, State Bank of India, and ITC.

Indian equity markets delivered an extraordinary five-day rally, with benchmark indices surging on the back of robust corporate earnings and renewed foreign investor interest. The BSE Sensex crossed the 79,000 mark, gaining over 7.5% in a week, while the total market capitalisation of listed companies soared by Rs. 32 lakh crore, pushing the aggregate valuation to over Rs. 425 lakh crore (approximately USD 5 trillion).

In a shortened trading week that saw an impressive rebound across Indian equities, the country’s ten most valuable companies added a staggering Rs 3.84 lakh crore to their market capitalization. This sharp rally—driven by easing inflation, a positive monsoon forecast, global trade relief, and expectations of monetary policy adjustments—propelled benchmarks higher, with the Sensex rising 3,395.94 points and the Nifty gaining 1,023.1 points. Among the top performers, HDFC Bank and Bharti Airtel led the charge, reflecting renewed investor confidence in banking and telecom sectors.

On Thursday, India's benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, surged nearly 2%, marking their fourth consecutive day of rallying. Investors were buoyed by the return of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) to domestic equities, following expectations of progress in US-Japan trade negotiations over reciprocal tariffs. The Sensex jumped 1,508.91 points, reclaiming the 78,000 level, while the Nifty rose 414.45 points. Strong performances from financial stocks, positive FII inflows, and market optimism surrounding potential US-India trade agreements have provided support.

Indian equity markets maintained their upward trajectory for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, bolstered by strong buying in blue-chip banking stocks and fresh foreign fund inflows. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty posted gains following a significant drop in retail inflation, which raised expectations of further interest rate cuts. Despite global market weakness, the Sensex closed at a two-week high, fueled by investor optimism over India's economic prospects.