State Bank of India, the country's largest lender reported 46 percent jump in fourth quarter net profit on higher interest revenues and operating income.
For the quarter to end-March, SBI reported a net profit of Rs27.42 billion from Rs18.83 billion as revenues increased to Rs220.61 billion from Rs163.94 billion a year ago.
SBI posted a full year net profit of Rs91.21 billion...
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