Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited announced its standalone financial results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2024, reporting a steady performance with notable growth in profitability and stable asset quality metrics.
Key Financial Highlights (₹ in Crores)
- Net Profit: ₹3,304 crore
- YoY Growth: 10% (₹3,005 crore in Q3 FY24)
- QoQ Decline: 1.2% (₹3,343 crore in Q2 FY25)
- Revenue from Operations: ₹16,050 crore
- YoY Growth: 13.9% (₹14,096 crore in Q3 FY24)
- QoQ Decline: 0.6% (₹15,900 crore in Q2 FY25)
- Net Interest Income (NII): ₹4,819 crore
- YoY Growth: 14.7% (₹4,200 crore in Q3 FY24)
- Net Interest Margin (NIM): 4.98%, reflecting strong lending profitability.
Expense Overview
- Operating Expenses: ₹4,638 crore
- Marginal increase QoQ from ₹4,605 crore in Q2 FY25.
- Includes employee costs of ₹1,952 crore.
- Total Expenditure: ₹10,869 crore, up 14% YoY.
Asset Quality
- Gross NPA: ₹6,266 crore
- Gross NPA Ratio: 1.50%, marginally up from 1.49% in Q2 FY25.
- Net NPA: ₹1,681 crore
- Net NPA Ratio: 0.53%, improved from 0.79% YoY.
Commentary
The bank’s growth in net interest income and profitability reflects its robust lending performance and focus on efficiency. Despite a slight increase in gross NPA percentage, net NPA improved significantly, highlighting better asset quality management. The bank remains well-capitalized to support growth opportunities in the coming quarters.
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