SBI Q3 consolidated net up 56%

State Bank of India (SBI) today reported a 56% increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 2,383.66 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2007 when compared with Rs 1,524.42 crore in Q3FY07.

According to a releas issued to the BSE today, income moved up to Rs 24,380.99 crore from Rs 17,045.13 crore in Q3FY07.

The bank, on a stand-alone basis, posted a net profit of Rs 1,808.64 crore during the quarter ended December 31, 2007 when compared with Rs 1,065.06 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2006. Total income increased from Rs 11,268.38 crore to Rs 15,364 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2007.