SBI pays Rs 8,813 crore dividend to government for FY26, FM Nirmala Sitharaman receives cheque

SBI Delivers Rs 8,813 Crore Dividend to Government

The State Bank of India (SBI) has handed over a substantial dividend cheque of Rs 8,813 crore to the government, marking a significant financial contribution for the fiscal year that concluded on March 31, 2026. This payout comes on the heels of SBI's impressive performance, showcasing a year-on-year net profit increase of 6% for the January-March quarter of FY26, which amounted to Rs 19,684 crore.