How SBI is steadily catching up with HDFC Bank in the margin race
The difference between the net interest margins (NIMs) of India’s largest lender and its largest private lender has shrunk consistently over the years, data analysed by Mint showed.

The difference between the net interest margins (NIMs) of India’s largest lender and its largest private lender has shrunk consistently over the years, data analysed by Mint showed.
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State Bank of India (SBI) has narrowed the gap with rival HDFC Bank in a key profitability metric over time, even as the latter limps back from the impact of a mega-merger three years ago.
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