State Bank of India (SBI) announced its standalone financial results for the fourth quarter, registering a 6% increase in net profit year-on-year to Rs 19,684 crore. This performance exceeded analyst expectations. The bank declared a dividend of Rs 17.35 per share for shareholders. While operating profit saw a decline during the quarter, SBI reported an improvement in asset quality, reflected by a reduction in the Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) ratio. These results highlight SBI's continued focus on strengthening its balance sheet amid challenging market conditions. SBI Q4 Results: State Bank of India reported a 6% year-on-year rise in standalone net profit to Rs 19,684 crore for the fourth quarter, exceeding analyst expectations.