SBI Cards and Payment Services Records ₹17.15 Crore Block Trade on NSE at ₹635.00 Per Share 4 days ago
SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. recorded a block trade on the NSE involving approximately 2,70,144 shares at a price of ₹635.00 per share. The total value of the transaction stood at ₹17.15 crores. Block trades of this scale are typically associated with institutional participation and reflect significant single-transaction activity in the counter.
SBI Cards expects slight decline in revolver balances during FY27 and plans to compensate through installment lending portfolio expansion. The company will maintain existing reward programs and fee structures while focusing on lending diversification as primary growth strategy.
28Apr 26
SBI Cards Management Targets 900K-1M Quarterly User Acquisitions
SBI Cards management has set quarterly user acquisition targets of 900,000 to 1 million new cardholders, with similar expectations for the next quarter. The strategy emphasizes attracting high-value, good-quality customers, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainable growth and premium portfolio building in the competitive credit card market.
28Apr 26
JPMorgan Maintains Underweight Rating on SBI Cards with ₹625 Target Price Despite Q4 Asset Quality Gains
JPMorgan maintains an underweight rating on SBI Cards and Payment Services with a ₹625 target price, acknowledging improved Q4 asset quality metrics including lower slippages, reduced write-offs, and better Gross Stage-3 performance. However, the brokerage remains cautious about earnings prospects due to potential NIM compression from poorer loan mix, subdued receivable growth expectations post FY26, and elevated operational expenses from card acquisition activities. Current valuations are viewed as offering limited support despite the positive asset quality trends.
28Apr 26
UBS Maintains Neutral Rating on SBI Cards with ₹780 Target Price Following Mixed Q4 Performance
UBS has maintained a neutral rating on SBI Cards and Payment Services with a ₹780 target price following mixed Q4 results. While the company achieved strong spend growth of 31% year-on-year and showed improvements in asset quality with lower credit costs, weak receivables growth and declining revolver mix led to an overall performance miss. The brokerage considers current valuations of approximately 3.5x price-to-book and 21.5x price-to-earnings as fair, with expectations that FY27 loan growth will lag behind spend growth and limited near-term catalysts for outperformance.
28Apr 26
Jefferies Maintains Hold on SBI Cards with ₹700 Target Price as Q4 Performance Misses Estimates
Jefferies maintains Hold rating on SBI Cards with ₹700 target price following Q4 adjusted PAT decline of 2% YoY that missed estimates. Weak NII/fee growth, lower receivables growth, and falling revolver mix drove underperformance. While improving slippages and expected easing credit costs provide some positives, portfolio de-risking measures are capping growth and leading to 4-6% EPS estimate cuts.
28Apr 26
HSBC Reduces SBI Cards Rating with Target Price Cut to ₹500 Amid Growth Concerns
HSBC has downgraded SBI Cards and Payment Services to 'Reduce' with a target price of ₹500 following slower growth in 4QFY26 and broad-based pressure on core operating metrics. The brokerage has cut EPS estimates by approximately 1% for FY27E and 9.4% for FY28E, while also lowering growth and revenue assumptions. The revised valuation stands at approximately 2.3x FY28E BVPS, reflecting concerns about the credit card company's operational performance and future growth trajectory.
SBI Reportedly Held $5 Billion Short Rupee Positions, Among Banks Most Affected by New RBI Policy
State Bank of India reportedly maintained approximately $5 billion in short rupee positions, according to Bloomberg, positioning it among the banks most significantly affected by recent RBI policy changes. The substantial foreign exchange exposure highlights the impact of regulatory shifts on major banking institutions' currency strategies.
HSBC Maintains Reduce Rating on SBI Cards, Cuts Target Price to Rs 560 from Rs 660
HSBC has maintained its 'Reduce' rating on SBI Cards and Payment Services while cutting the target price to Rs 560 from Rs 660. The revision reflects concerns over weaker demand outlook due to Middle East conflict, expected cuts to AUM growth, margins and EPS, along with liability pressures and asset quality risks. The brokerage prefers private banks and select NBFCs like Cholamandalam Investment and Finance and Shriram Finance, with LIC Housing Finance seen as a defensive option.
SBI Cards Forges Strategic Partnership with Apollo HealthCo
SBI Cards and Payment Services has announced a partnership with Apollo HealthCo, aiming to innovate in healthcare payments and services. While specific details are yet to be disclosed, the collaboration is expected to lead to enhanced healthcare payment solutions, potentially including co-branded credit cards with healthcare benefits, improved accessibility to medical services, and contributions to India's digital health ecosystem. This strategic move reflects SBI Cards' efforts to diversify its offerings and Apollo HealthCo's opportunity to enhance its payment infrastructure.
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited reported a net profit of ₹534.00 crore in Q4 FY25, up 39% QoQ but down 19% YoY. Total revenue grew 8% YoY to ₹4,674.00 crore, with interest income up 13% YoY. The company saw improvements in credit cost, asset quality, and operational metrics. New accounts increased by 8% YoY, while total spends rose 11% to ₹88,365.00 crore. Profitability ratios improved, with NIM at 11.20% and ROAA at 3.40%. The company maintains a strong capital position with a CAR of 22.90%.
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited reported a 19% year-on-year decrease in net profit to ₹534.00 crore in Q4 FY25, primarily due to higher impairment losses. Total income grew to ₹4,832.00 crore, with revenue from operations up 8% YoY. Gross Non-Performing Assets increased to 3.08%. Despite challenges, the company saw growth in cards-in-force, spends, and receivables. For the full fiscal year 2024-25, profit after tax decreased by 20% to ₹1,916.00 crore. The company maintained a strong capital position with a Capital Adequacy Ratio of 22.90%.
18Apr 25
SBI Cards to Announce Q4 Results on April 24, Appoints New Nominee Director
SBI Cards and Payment Services will release Q4 FY2025 results on April 24, 2025, followed by an earnings call. The company has appointed Mr. Shamsher Singh as a Nominee Director, effective April 17, 2025. Mr. Singh, nominated by State Bank of India, brings extensive banking experience to the role. The trading window for designated persons will remain closed until 48 hours after the results declaration.
16Apr 25
SBI Card and Tata Digital Launch Innovative Co-Branded Credit Cards
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited has partnered with Tata Digital to introduce two new co-branded credit cards: Tata Neu SBI Card and Tata Neu Infinity SBI Card. These cards offer up to 10% rewards in NeuCoins on Tata Neu and partner brand purchases, and up to 1.5% on other spends. Additional benefits include UPI transaction rewards, bill payment cashback, lounge access, and competitive forex rates. The cards are available on RuPay and Visa platforms with annual fees of ₹499 and ₹1,499 respectively.
01Apr 25
SBI Cards Welcomes New Leadership: Salila Pande Takes the Helm as MD & CEO
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited has announced Salila Pande as its new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Pande, with nearly three decades of experience at State Bank of India, brings expertise in international and retail banking, risk management, and trade finance. Her appointment comes as SBI Card aims to capitalize on India's growing digital payments landscape, with the company currently boasting over 20 million cards in force.
10Mar 25
SBI Cards Witnesses Major Block Trade: 1.03 Million Shares Change Hands
A significant block trade of approximately 1,033,521 shares of SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd. occurred on the National Stock Exchange at Rs. 846.25 per share, totaling Rs. 87.46 crores. This large transaction indicates substantial investor interest in the company, a leading credit card issuer in India. The identities of the buyers and sellers were not immediately disclosed.
SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd will trade ex-dividend on February 25, 2025, offering an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per share. This comes as the company reports a 30% year-on-year decline in Q3FY25 net profit to ₹383.2 crore. While revenue slightly increased by 0.53% to ₹4,766.6 crore, the company faced profitability pressures with EBITDA falling 5.99% and EPS dropping 30.28% to ₹4.03. Gross NPAs rose to 3.24%, indicating potential loan quality issues.
24Feb 25
SBI Cards Announces Rs 2.5 Per Share Interim Dividend, Last Buy Date Feb. 24
SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd has declared an interim dividend of Rs 2.5 per share, with a total payout of Rs 238 crore. The record date is set for February 25, 2023, and the last date to buy shares to be eligible for the dividend is February 24, 2023. The dividend is expected to be credited or dispatched by March 18, 2023. This payout aligns with the company's consistent dividend distribution pattern over the past three years.