
SBI net dips 9.9% after one-time provision for pension liabilities
MUMBAI: State Bank of India reported a net profit of Rs 18,643 crore for Jan-March quarter, down 9.9% from Rs. 20,698 crore a year ago, mainly due to a one-time provision for increased pension liabilities. The bank had implemented a uniform 50% hike in pensions and adjusted payouts for inflation through dearness relief neutralisation. As…