Mumbai, May 5 -- Shares of State Bank of India fell on Monday after the country's largest lender cut its loan growth target for 2025-26 amid geopolitical uncertainty triggered by the US tariffs, although some brokerages remain optimistic about the bank's prospects.

SBI reported a 10% fall in its fourth-quarter standalone net profit on Saturday and pared its credit growth projection for this financial year to 12-13% from 14-16% citing the likely impact of the US tariffs on India's economy.

SBI shares fell by around 2% during morning trade on Monday but later pared some of the losses during afternoon to trade 1% lower at Rs.790.90 on NSE. The benchmark Nifty 50 index was up 0.56%.

"SBI expects credit growth of 12-13% in FY26, while margi...