Indian Bank Reports Strong FY26 Results: Net Profit Up 11.33% YoY to ₹12,156 Crore
Indian Bank reported a 11.33% YoY increase in Net Profit to ₹12,156 crore for FY26. Total business grew 12.79%, with advances up 13.43% to ₹6,67,113 crore. Deposits rose 12.29% to ₹8,27,726 crore. Gross NPA decreased to 1.98%. The bank received the Golden Peacock Award for AI.
The announcement details strong financial performance and improvements in key banking metrics like profit, advances, deposits, and asset quality, which are material for investors and stakeholders.
The bank has reported significant year-on-year growth in net profit, operating profit, and net interest income, along with improvements in asset quality and key financial ratios. Several awards further bolster the positive sentiment.
Indian Bank announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The bank demonstrated robust performance driven by growth, quality, and returns.
Total business grew by 12.79% year-on-year, with credit sanctions increasing by 62% across retail, agri, MSME, and corporate sectors. Deposit growth stood at 12.29%, with CASA (Domestic) maintaining a healthy ratio of 39.67% and recording double-digit growth. The bank's Net Profit for FY26 accelerated by 11.33% YoY to ₹12,156 crore, compared to ₹10,918 crore in FY25. Operating Profit improved by 4.83% YoY to ₹19,916 crore, and Net Interest Income grew by 6.91% YoY to ₹26,915 crore.
Key performance indicators for the year ended March 2026 include a reduction in Cost of Deposits by 15 bps to 4.97% and Net Interest Margin (Domestic) at 3.36%. Return on Assets (RoA) was 1.31%, and the Cost to Income Ratio stood at 46.03%. Gross Advances increased by 13.43% YoY to ₹6,67,113 crore, with RAM (Retail, Agriculture & MSME) advances growing by 15.18% YoY. Priority sector advances constituted 41.46% of ANBC.
The bank also reported significant improvements in asset quality. Gross NPA decreased by 111 bps YoY to 1.98%, and Net NPA reduced by 4 bps to 0.15% as of March 2026. The Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) improved to 98.28%. Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at 17.93%, with CET-I improving by 104 bps YoY to 16.40%.
Digital banking channels generated business of ₹2,72,302 crore in FY26, with a 22% YoY growth in Mobile Banking users to 2.36 crore. The bank also received several awards and accolades, including the Golden Peacock Award for Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and the SKOCH Golden Award for "IB SAATHI". The MD & CEO received the "CEO of the Year" award.
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