Archive · 18 Nov 2025
SBI Share Price Surges; Bank Considers Further Consolidation
Imagine SBI is like a big bank.
Its shares went up to a new record high, making it the first big public bank to reach a value of ₹9 trillion.
This bank has been doing really well over the last five years.
It just made more money this year than last year.
Some people think it's a good time to buy SBI shares because they might go up even more.
The bank is also thinking about joining with other banks to become even bigger.
SBI shares hit a new lifetime high of ₹976.80, making it the first public-sector lender to surpass a market capitalisation of ₹9 trillion
SBI's share price has risen 286% in the last five years, delivering multibagger returns
SBI's Q2 FY26 results showed a 6.4% increase in consolidated net profit and a 10% increase in standalone profit
Phillip Capital maintained a 'Buy' rating on SBI with a revised target price of ₹1100, indicating a 13% upside potential
SBI's asset quality improved, with net NPA ratio dropping to 0.42% and gross NPA falling to 1.73%
- Who
- State Bank of India (SBI)
- What
- SBI's share price surged to a new high, and the bank is considering further consolidation with other public-sector banks
- When
- November 18, 2025 (share price surge); Q2 FY26 (financial results)
- Where
- India
- Why
- Strong share performance, positive Q2 financial results, and potential for further consolidation among public-sector banks
SBI's Strong Share Performance
Potential for Further Consolidation
Share Price Surge
SBI's Strong Share Performance
SBI's share price hit a new lifetime high, making it the first public-sector lender to surpass a market capitalisation of ₹9 trillion.
Potential for Further Consolidation
SBI's share price has risen 286% in the last five years, delivering multibagger returns.
Financial Performance
SBI's Strong Share Performance
SBI posted a 6.4% increase in consolidated net profit and a 10% increase in standalone profit in Q2 FY26.
Potential for Further Consolidation
SBI's asset quality improved, with net NPA ratio dropping to 0.42% and gross NPA falling to 1.73%.
Consolidation Possibility
SBI's Strong Share Performance
SBI's Chairman believes that further rationalisation among public-sector banks might make sense to build scale and support financing needs in India.
Potential for Further Consolidation
Phillip Capital maintained a 'Buy' rating on SBI with a revised target price of ₹1100, indicating a 13% upside potential.
- SBI's Market Capitalisation at New High
- ₹9 trillion
- SBI Share Price Increase in 5 Years
- 286%
- SBI Q2 FY26 Consolidated Net Profit
- ₹21,504.49 crore
- SBI Q2 FY26 Standalone Net Profit
- ₹20,159.67 crore
- SBI Q2 FY26 Net Interest Income
- ₹42,984 crore
- SBI Q2 FY26 Net NPA Ratio
- 0.42%
- SBI Q2 FY26 Gross NPA
- 1.73%
- Phillip Capital's Target Price for SBI
- ₹1100
