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Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has reported a strong financial performance for the June quarter of FY26, with net profit rising to ₹11.11 billion. The bank’s asset quality continues to improve, with gross NPA falling to 1.97 percent, supported by prudent provisioning and robust interest income.
Key Highlights:
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Interest earned during the quarter stood at ₹73.86 billion, reflecting healthy credit growth and improved yields.
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Provisions for NPAs were ₹1.78 billion, while total provisions and contingencies amounted to ₹8.44 billion, indicating a conservative risk posture.
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Net profit surged to ₹11.11 billion, driven by higher net interest income and lower slippages.
Asset Quality and Capital Strength:
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Gross NPA declined to 1.97 percent, one of the lowest among public sector banks, showcasing effective recovery and credit monitoring.
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Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) remains high at 97.07 percent, ensuring strong buffers against future stress.
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Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) stood at 16.97 percent, with Tier-I capital at 14.33 percent, reflecting a well-capitalized balance sheet.
Strategic Context:
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The bank continues to expand its retail, agriculture, and MSME lending, with RAM advances contributing over 61 percent of domestic credit.
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CASA ratio improved to 43.37 percent, supporting low-cost deposit mobilization.
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IOB’s digital initiatives and financial inclusion programs have scaled up, with over 139 lakh PMJDY accounts and 10,000+ banking correspondents.
Sources: Marketscreener, Economic Times, Screener.in, IOB Corporate Filings, CNBC TV18 (July 2025)
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