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State Bank of India saw a 5.8% profit jump to Rs 19,684 crore in Q4FY26, though margins tightened. Bank of Baroda achieved a record Rs 5,616 crore profit, while Bank of India's net profit climbed 18.7%. Despite credit growth, SBI's share dipped due to investor concerns about core income.

State Bank of India reported a 6% rise in Q4 FY26 net profit to Rs 19,684 crore, driven by improved asset quality and lower bad loans. Despite this, total income saw a slight decline, and net interest margins compressed, leading to a drop in operating profit and a subsequent fall in SBI's stock price.

RBL Bank's net profit surged by a remarkable 234% to Rs 230 crore in the March quarter, fueled by robust income growth and a significant reduction in provisions. The bank witnessed a healthy 7% rise in total income, supported by strong advances and deposit expansion. Asset quality also showed marked improvement, with gross NPAs falling substantially.

Analysts are bullish on Bajaj Finance, IIFL Finance, and Navin Fluorine, citing strong quarterly results and positive future outlooks. Federal Bank is seen as fairly valued, while Waaree Engineering's revenue beat expectations despite margin concerns. Investors are watching these key companies closely.

Maruti Suzuki achieved record revenue of over Rs 1.8 lakh crore in 2025-26, driven by strong sales of 24.2 lakh vehicles. Despite a 19.9% revenue surge, net profit saw a marginal 1.2% increase due to rising operational costs. The company anticipates producing an additional 2.5 lakh vehicles this year as supply chain issues resolve and new production capacity becomes available.

Axis Bank's Q4 FY26 net profit dipped slightly to Rs 7,071 crore, impacted by higher provisioning and lower trading gains. Despite this, core interest income saw steady growth, fueled by a significant 19% rise in net advances, particularly in corporate and SME segments. The bank also reported improved asset quality and strong capital adequacy ratios.