Karnataka Bank Reports Decline in Q2 & H1 FY26 Profit, Gross NPA Rises; CAR Improves
Karnataka Bank's Q2 and H1 FY26 profits declined. Gross NPA increased, but Net NPA improved, and CAR rose. The bank also transferred ₹313.62 crore in NPAs to ARCs.
The announcement details the bank's quarterly and half-yearly financial performance, which is a key indicator for investors. While profitability declined, improvements in asset quality and capital adequacy present a mixed picture, leading to a medium impact on the stock.
The decline in net profit and operating profit for both the quarter and half-year, coupled with an increase in Gross NPA percentage, indicates weaker operational performance. However, the notable improvement in Capital Adequacy Ratio and a reduction in Net NPA percentage provide some positive balance sheet strength.
The Board of Directors of The Karnataka Bank Limited approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and half year ended September 30, 2025, in a meeting held on November 08, 2025. Key highlights include: * Standalone Financial Performance (Q2 FY26 vs Q2 FY25): * Net Profit after Tax decreased to ₹319.12 crore from ₹336.07 crore. * Operating Profit before provisions & contingencies declined to ₹440.04 crore from ₹460.36 crore. * Interest Earned fell to ₹2,179.18 crore from ₹2,234.13 crore. * Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS) decreased to ₹8.44 from ₹8.90. * Consolidated Financial Performance (Q2 FY26 vs Q2 FY25): * Net Profit after Tax decreased to ₹319.22 crore from ₹336.24 crore. * Operating Profit before provisions & contingencies declined to ₹440.13 crore from ₹460.56 crore. * Interest Earned fell to ₹2,179.18 crore from ₹2,234.13 crore. * Asset Quality and Capital (as on September 30, 2025 vs September 30, 2024): * Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) increased to ₹2,453.10 crore (3.33%) from ₹2,414.92 crore (3.21%). * Net NPA improved to ₹975.96 crore (1.35%) from ₹1,083.08 crore (1.46%). * Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel III) significantly improved to 20.84% from 17.58%. * Loan Transfers: * The Bank transferred 70 NPA/Technically Written Off accounts with an aggregate principal outstanding of ₹313.62 crore to Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) for an aggregate consideration of ₹42.50 crore during the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The Joint Statutory Auditors have issued an unmodified opinion on both standalone and consolidated financial results.
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