Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Indian PSBs Raise ₹1.54 Trillion, Report Record Profits
Public sector banks, or banks owned by the government, have raised a lot of money by selling stocks and bonds over the past three years.
This money helps them to lend more money to people and businesses, meet certain rules, and become stronger financially.
Recently, these banks made a record amount of profit in the first three months of this year, with the biggest bank, SBI, contributing the most to these profits.
Public-sector banks (PSBs) raised ₹1.54 trillion via equity and bonds in three years.
Capital raised is used for credit growth, regulatory requirements, and strengthening capital.
PSBs posted record profits in Q1 FY26, totaling ₹44,218 crore.
This represents an 11% growth compared to the previous year's Q1.
SBI contributed 43% of the total profit, with a net profit of ₹19,160 crore.
- Who
- Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
- What
- PSBs raised ₹1.54 trillion via equity and bonds in three years.
- When
- From FY2022-23 to FY2024-25.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support credit growth, meet regulatory requirements, and strengthen their capital position.
- Total Capital Raised
- ₹1.54 trillion
- Time Period
- 3 Financial Years
- Q1 FY26 Total Profit
- ₹44,218 crore
- Q1 FY26 Profit Growth
- 11%
- SBI Contribution
- 43% of total profit
- SBI Net Profit (Q1 FY26)
- ₹19,160 crore
