The Times of India

PSB earnings surge: Public sector banks post Rs 52,603 crore Q3 profit; SBI leads record growth

Public sector banks achieved a record profit of over Rs 52,000 crore in the third quarter. This marks an 18 percent increase year-on-year. State Bank of India led the performance, contributing significantly to the overall earnings. Several other banks also reported strong profit growth. The aggregate profit for the nine months crossed Rs 1.45 lakh crore.