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Mumbai - The State Bank of India is poised to release its fourth-quarter (Q4FY26) results on Friday, with the financial institution expected to demonstrate strong credit growth and stable asset quality despite facing pressure on treasury income and margins due to the recent interest rate cycle, according to four prominent brokerages.

The brokerages have highlighted the robust credit growth as a key factor that will contribute to the bank's overall performance in the quarter. This growth is expected to offset the impact of the interest rate cycle on treasury income and margins. The bank's asset quality is also anticipated to remain stable, providing a cushion to its overall financial health.

While the bank faces challenges in the form of declining treasury income and margins, its strong credit growth and stable asset quality are expected to mitigate these effects, leading to a resilient fourth-quarter performance. The upcoming results will be closely watched by investors and analysts to gauge the bank's ability to navigate the current economic landscape.

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Note: The credit growth and asset quality expectations are based on the information provided by the four brokerages and may not reflect the actual performance of the State Bank of India.