Regional Rural Banks Report Record Rs 10,176 Crore Profit in FY 2025-26
Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India achieved a record net profit of Rs 10,176 crore in the financial year 2025-26, up from Rs 6,820 crore the previous year. Their combined business exceeded Rs 13.5 lakh crore, surpassing some public sector banks. Asset quality improved with gross non-performing assets falling to 5.3% and net NPAs to 2.1%. The credit-deposit ratio reached a historic high of 75.2%, and RRBs met Priority Sector Lending targets while expanding financial inclusion through new accounts under the PMJDY scheme.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 50/100.
Outlets measured: thestatesman, thetribune. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (75–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 25 Aug, 01:17 pm. Other outlets followed.