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Indian Overseas Bank shares surge nearly 6% after Q3 FY25 results

Aditya Bhagchandani — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 07:11:46 +0000

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) shares rose nearly 6% today following the announcement of its robust Q3 FY25 financial performance. The bank delivered strong numbers across key metrics while showcasing improvements in asset quality.

As of 12:41 pm the shares were trading 5% higher at₹53.17 on NSE.

Key Financial Highlights:

Total Income: ₹8,40,925 lakh, a significant rise from ₹7,43,717 lakh in Q3 FY24.
Net Profit: ₹87,366 lakh, marking a YoY increase of 21% from ₹72,256 lakh in Q3 FY24 and a QoQ rise of 12.86% from ₹77,716 lakh in Q2 FY25.
Operating Profit: ₹2,26,601 lakh, up 27.25% YoY from ₹1,78,020 lakh in Q3 FY24.

Asset Quality Improvements:

Gross NPA: Improved to ₹6,07,051 lakh (2.55% of advances), better than 2.72% in Q2 FY25 and 3.90% in Q3 FY24.
Net NPA: Reduced to ₹97,591 lakh (0.42%), down from 0.47% in Q2 FY25 and 0.62% in Q3 FY24.

Operational Insights:

Interest Income: ₹7,11,172 lakh, up from ₹6,85,067 lakh in Q2 FY25.
Other Income: ₹1,29,753 lakh, higher than ₹1,26,166 lakh in Q3 FY24 but lower than ₹1,63,347 lakh in Q2 FY25.
Total Expenditure: ₹6,14,324 lakh, showcasing controlled costs compared to ₹6,35,592 lakh in Q2 FY25.

Return Metrics:

Return on Assets (ROA): Improved to 0.93%, up from 0.82% in Q2 FY25 and 0.76% in Q3 FY24.

The improved performance and better asset quality have driven investor sentiment, leading to the stock’s surge. Analysts believe this positions Indian Overseas Bank for continued growth in the upcoming quarters.

Exit polls propel PSU stocks: Union Bank, SBI, PFC among top gainers

Arunika Jain — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:53:43 +0000

As the Indian stock market experiences a bull run following the release of exit polls predicting a victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), public sector undertaking (PSU) stocks, particularly banks and financial institutions, have witnessed significant gains. The positive sentiment in the market has driven investors towards these stocks, which have been underperforming in recent years.

Union Bank of India stock price:

Union Bank of India, one of the country’s largest PSU banks, has seen a substantial uptick in its stock price. Currently trading at Rs. 168.15, the stock has gained Rs. 8 or 5% in today’s trading session. The bank’s strong performance can be attributed to its improving asset quality and the expected boost in credit growth following the projected BJP victory.

Bank of India stock price:

Another major PSU bank, Bank of India, has also witnessed significant gains. The stock is currently trading at Rs. 135.90, up by Rs. 7.20 or 5.59%. The bank’s robust performance reflects its efforts to improve operational efficiency and reduce non-performing assets (NPAs).

Canara Bank stock price:

Canara Bank, a prominent PSU bank, is trading at Rs. 125, up by Rs. 7 or 5.93%. The bank’s strong performance can be attributed to its strategic initiatives to improve asset quality and enhance its digital banking capabilities.

Indian Bank stock price:

Indian Bank, another PSU banking giant, is trading at Rs. 596.35, up by Rs. 28.85 or 5.08%. The bank’s impressive performance reflects its strong fundamentals and the expected boost in credit growth following the projected BJP victory.

State Bank of India (SBI) stock price:

State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest PSU bank, has witnessed a significant surge in its stock price. Currently trading at Rs. 886.10, the stock has gained Rs. 55.75 or 6.71%. SBI’s strong performance can be attributed to its improving asset quality, robust deposit growth, and the expected increase in credit demand.

IDBI Bank stock price:

IDBI Bank, which has been undergoing a turnaround process, has also witnessed significant gains. The stock is currently trading at Rs. 91.50, up by Rs. 5.90 or 6.89%. The bank’s improved performance reflects its efforts to reduce NPAs and streamline its operations.

Indian Overseas Bank stock price:

Indian Overseas Bank, another PSU banking player, is trading at Rs. 72.95, up by Rs. 4.05 or 5.88%. The bank’s strong performance can be attributed to its focus on improving asset quality and enhancing its operational efficiency.

Bank of Baroda stock price:

Bank of Baroda, a major PSU bank, has witnessed a substantial surge in its stock price. Currently trading at Rs. 287.70, the stock has gained Rs. 22.80 or 8.61%. The bank’s impressive performance reflects its efforts to improve its asset quality and capitalize on the expected increase in credit growth.

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) stock price:

Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a leading financial institution in the power sector, has witnessed a significant uptick in its stock price. Currently trading at Rs. 541.65, the stock has gained Rs. 49.20 or 9.99%. PFC’s strong performance can be attributed to the expected boost in power sector investments following the projected BJP victory.

Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) stock price:

Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), another prominent financial institution in the power sector, has also witnessed substantial gains. The stock is currently trading at Rs. 590, up by Rs. 52.95 or 9.85%. REC’s impressive performance reflects the expected increase in rural electrification projects and the overall positive sentiment in the power sector.

The surge in PSU banks and financial institutions reflects the overall positive sentiment in the Indian stock market, driven by the exit poll predictions and the anticipation of a stable government. However, investors should exercise caution and consider various factors, such as company fundamentals, asset quality, and their own risk tolerance, before making investment decisions.

As the actual election results are yet to be announced, it is crucial for investors to keep a close eye on market developments and make informed decisions based on a comprehensive analysis of the political and economic landscape. The strong performance of PSU stocks amid the market rally highlights the sector’s potential for growth and the expected boost in credit demand and infrastructure investments. However, as with any investment, thorough research and due diligence are essential.

Disclaimer: Stock prices as on June 3, 10:12AM.

Indian Overseas Bank reports net profit of Rs 454 crore in Q3

Malvika Choudhary — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 16:08:38 +0000

On Wednesday, a major Indian nationalised bank, Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) reported a 113 per cent hop in its standalone profit at Rs 454 crore in the third quarter which was aided by lower provisions and higher cash recovery.

In FY21, the bank had reported a net profit of Rs 832 crore. Interest income subsequently dwindled to Rs 4,198 crore during the third quarter ended December 31, 2021, against Rs 4,244 crore last year.

“The profit in the quarter was driven by lower provisioning requirements, improvement in cash recovery and also as we were able to contain our operational cost,” said the bank’s Managing Director and CEO Partha Pratim Sengupta.

Its COVID-19 restructured book stood at Rs 5,500 crore. Provisions sank to Rs 1,073 crore from Rs 1,518 crore in the year-ago period. The provision coverage ratio (PCR) enhanced to 92.33 per cent as against 91.91 per cent.

The bank is targeting for the net profit to adjoin around Rs 1,600 crore in the current financial year which came out of the RBI’s instantaneous curative action (PCA) framework in September 2021. The bank retrieved Rs 1,200 crore in the December quarter when fresh slippages were at Rs 1,254 crore, along with Rs 650 crore of adjustment against the earlier divagation in acquisition variety.

The total cash convalescence stood at Rs 1,199.51 crore which incorporates a recovery of Rs 247.37 crore. Its gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) lowered to 10.45 per cent, against 12.19 per cent a year ago.

On 5 December 2021, IOB got Degidhan Award 2020-21 by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology for achieving the second-highest percentage of digital payment transactions among public sector banks. As of 31 March 2021, IOB’s total business stands at ₹379,885 crores (US$50 billion).

Cabinet Secretary clears name for privatization of banks, probably IOB and CBI being candidates

Govindraj Muttepawar — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 09:49:25 +0000

In a panel which was headed by the Cabinet Secretary has cleared off the names of the banks run by state for privatization.

The CBI (Central Bank of India) and the IOB (Indian Overseas Bank) are candidates which are likely for disinvestment. The finance ministry on the other hand is also working towards the legislative amendments for the privatization of all the public sector banks.

Separately reported by the PTI that this meeting of this high-level panel deliberated on the recommendations of the NITI Aayog on 24th June. The list of PSBs and AM which were considered by the panel will be shortlisted shortly.

According to some sources, the panel had also examined the issues that were pertaining to the protection of interest rates of workers of the bank which were likely to privatized.

Lastly the government has also budgeted an amount of Rs 1.75 lakh crore from the sales stake in these public sector companies and financial institutions, including two PSU banks.

In Sitharaman’s Speech which was on 1st of February, she had also announced that the government will be proposing to take up the privatization of the two public sector banks and one general insurance company in the upcoming year of 2021-2022.