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With reference to State Bank of India’s (SBI)

Q: Answer-With reference to State Bank of India’s (SBI) financial performance in FY 2024–25, consider the foll...

Statement 1 Correct SBI paid a dividend of 8,076.84 crore to the Government of India for FY 202425. This came despite a 10 decline in standalone net profit, which stood at 18,643 crore in Q4 FY25. Statement 2 Correct SBIs asset quality improved o Gross NPA fell to 1.82 o Net NPA fell to 0.47 Both numbers reflect stronger balance sheet health compared to earlier periods. Statement 3 Correct The board approved raising up to 25,000 crore in equity capital in FY26 through QIP, FPO, or other mechanisms to strengthen capital adequacy and support growth. Since all three statements are correct

financial performance in FY 2024–25, consider the following statements: 1. SBI paid a dividend of over ₹8,000 crore to the Government of India for FY 2024–25, despite reporting a decline in standalone net profit in Q4. 2. The bank’s gross NPA and net NPA ratios improved in Q4 FY25 to 1.82% and 0.47%, respectively. 3. SBI approved raising up to ₹25,000 crore in equity capital in FY26 through Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), Follow-on Public Offer (FPO), or other modes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 1 and 2 only

C 2 and 3 only

D 1 and 3 only

E 1, 2 and 3

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