Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Net profit falls 2.7% YoY

Private lender, Kotak Mahindra Bank on October 25 reported a 2.7 percent year-on-year fall in its standalone net profit to Rs 3,253 crore in the second quarter of the current financial year. In a year ago period, net profit stood at Rs 3,344 crore.

Net Interest Income (NII) for Q2FY26 increased to Rs 7,311 crore, up 4 percent YoY from Rs 7,020 crore in Q2FY25. Net Interest Margin (NIM) was 4.54 percent for Q2FY26. Cost of funds was 4.70 percent for Q2FY26.

Net Advances increased 16 percent YoY to Rs 462,688 crore as at September 30, 2025 from Rs 399,522 crore as at September 30, 2024.

As at September 30, 2025, GNPA was 1.39 percent and NNPA was 0.32 percent (GNPA was 1.49 percent and NNPA was 0.43 percent at September 30, 2024). As at September 30, 2025, Provision Coverage Ratio stood at 77 percent.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 results: PAT falls 7% YoY

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a 7% year-on-year decline in its standalone net profit for the June quarter at Rs 3,282 crore, compared to Rs 3,520 crore in the year ago period. The net interest income (NII) for Q1FY26 increased to Rs 7,259 crore, up 6% YoY from Rs 6,842 crore in Q1FY25.

Average advances for Q1FY26 grew at 14% YoY with Net Advances increasing 14% YoY to Rs 444,823 crore as at June 30, 2025 from Rs 389,957 crore as at June 30, 2024.

Bank's unsecured retail advances including retail microcredit as a percentage of net advances stood at 9.7% as at June 30, 2025.

Average total deposits grew to Rs 4,91,998 crore for Q1FY26, up 13% YoY from Rs 4,35,603 crore for Q1FY25. In this average current deposits grew to Rs 67,809 crore for Q1FY26, up 9% YoY from Rs 62,200 crore for Q1FY25.

Average savings deposits grew to Rs 1,24,186 crore for Q1FY26, up 2% YoY from Rs 1,22,105 crore for Q1FY25 meanwhile average term deposits grew to Rs 3,00,003 crore for Q1FY26, up 19% YoY from Rs 2,51,298 crore for Q1FY25.

CASA ratio as at June 30, 2025 stood at 40.9% while the TD sweep balance grew 23% YoY to Rs 59,098 crore.

Kotak Bank's Net Interest Margin (NIM) was 4.65% for Q1FY26 versus 5.02% in the year ago period. Operating profit for Q1FY26 increased to Rs 5,564 crore, up 6% YoY from Rs 5,254 crore in Q1FY25.

As at June 30, 2025, GNPA was 1.48% & NNPA was 0.34% versus 1.39% & NNPA was 0.35% at June 30, 2024. As at June 30, 2025, Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) stood at 77%.

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Top 10 Mobile Banking Applications in India

Over the past few decades, technology has advanced significantly. From computers to laptops and iPads, software to applications, and mobile phones to Android devices, the digital age is pervasive. These days, many people use mobile banking apps. When conducting online transactions, a mobile banking app provides convenience, speed, and flexibility.

Nowadays, a large number of Indians are uncomfortable using traditional banking. They have therefore embraced mobile banking. Because of this, practically all private sector and PSU banks offer mobile banking apps for online transactions. This lessens the need for a laptop or desktop computer, and most importantly, it eliminates the need for you to physically visit the bank in order to complete any banking task.

 

1. Kotak-811 & Mobile Banking App

Kotak-811 - A app from Kotak Mahindra Bank offers a zero-balance savings account with an internationally enabled virtual debit card. It features a slick digital banking app UI. It is the first app in India to offer WhatsApp banking. You may now bank on a familiar platform using this app.

Features

* View account details and transaction details, and download e-statements.

* Send and receive money for instant transfers using IMPS, NEFT, and UPI.

* Manage your zero-balance savings account with an internationally enabled virtual debit card for online payments.

* Connect your bank account with WhatsApp and initiate banking transactions through a chat interface.

Pros

User-friendly interface with innovative features, ero-balance savings account with virtual debit card,WhatsApp banking for convenient banking on a familiar platform

Cons

Limited investment options compared to dedicated investment apps, Occasional app crashes reported by some users, Might be overwhelming for users who only need basic functionalities

2. HDFC Bank Mobile Banking App

The HDFC Bank app from one of India’s largest banks, allows you to manage your finances conveniently. You can check account summaries, make payments, transfer funds, and pay utility bills all within the HDFC net banking app.

Features

* Send and receive money using IMPS, NEFT, and UPI through the HDFC bank mobile banking app.

* Schedule and pay various bills, including utilities and credit cards.

* Personalize your app dashboard to display the features you use most frequently.

* Access a streamlined version of the HDFC app download for users with slower internet connections.

Pros

User-friendly interface with customizable features, Reliable and secure platform from a major bank, Lite version available for users with slower internet

Cons

Limited investment options compared to dedicated investment apps, Some users report occasional app crashes, May not offer the most advanced features compared to some other apps

3. YONO SBI 

YONO SBI- App of State Bank of India, Previously known as SBI Anywhere Personal, YONO SBI offers a user-friendly and secure platform for SBI account holders. It supports multiple languages and allows click-based and voice-assisted transactions for a convenient banking experience.

Features

* Use YONO app to send and receive money using IMPS, NEFT, and UPI.

* Schedule and pay various bills, including utilities and credit cards.

* Access the SBI mobile banking app in multiple regional languages for broader accessibility.

* Perform banking transactions using voice commands for added convenience.

Pros

Voice-assisted transactions, All-in-one Platform (investments, shopping, travel booking), Cardless Cash Withdrawal

Cons

Might be overwhelming for users who only need basic functionalities., Customer service responsiveness might vary.,Limited investment options compared to dedicated investment apps.

4. Axis Mobile App

Renowned for its stability, Axis Mobile offers a comprehensive suite of banking services.

Features

* Use the Axis Bank app to schedule automatic payments for various bills, including utilities and credit cards.

* Track your mutual fund investments within the Axis mobile app.

* Set spending limits, turn contactless payments on/off, and temporarily block your card if misplaced.

Pros

Stable and reliable performance, Wide range of features for managing finances, Auto-pay functionality for bills, Debit card control options

Cons

Occasional app crashes reported by some users, Limited investment options compared to dedicated investment apps

5. IDBI Bank GO Mobile+ App

Designed for a smooth banking experience, IDBI GO Mobile+ offers a user-friendly interface and various services. You can check account statements, make payments, recharge prepaid mobiles, and pay utility bills.

Features

* Choose seasonal themes or customize your login screen on the IDBI bank app.

* Secure your login with a selfie picture.

* Use IDBI app to view holdings and transactions directly within the app.

Pros

Simple and easy-to-use interface,Supports regional languages,Covers essential banking needs,Mobile recharge functionality

Cons

Limited investment and advanced features,Customer service responsiveness might vary

6. BOB World

Developed by the Bank of Baroda, BOB World is an app known for its user-friendliness.

Features

* Withdraw cash at BOB ATMs using a one-time MPIN generated within the Bank of Baroda app.

* Generate QR codes on BOB mobile banking app for easy bill payments at merchant locations.

* Store and manage digital receipts for your transactions within the app.

Pros

Convenient bill payments & organized receipts, Simplified cash deposits, Security features (2FA, biometrics, data encryption)

Cons

Relies on QR reader compatibility & increases app storage use, Limited branch availability for cash deposit requests, Responsiveness of customer service

7. ICICI Bank iMobile Pay App

A highly rated app by ICICI Bank, iMobile Pay offers a comprehensive suite of banking services.

Features

* Open fixed deposits (FDs), invest in recurring deposits (RDs) and manage existing investments.

* Access and manage your ICICI Bank life insurance policies on the ICICI Bank mobile app.

* Get quick access to personal loans against your credit card on the imobile app.

Pros

The ICICI bank app features a streamlined layout for effortless navigation, Customize your dashboard for quick access to frequently used features, Clear menus and categorized services

Cons

The app may experience occasional technical glitches or crashes, Some users report slower processing times for transactions, The app might require frequent updates to ensure smooth performance

8. Canara Bank ai1 Mobile Banking App

Designed with the goal of “One Bank, One App,” Canara Bank’s ai1 app offers a variety of banking services.

Features

* Use Canara bank app to pay instantly at stores with a tap using your phone (RTGS/NEFT enabled).

* Start fixed or recurring deposits or invest in mutual funds all within the Canara bank mobile app.

* Set up recurring payments for your bills and savings goals.

Pros

Book flights, hotels, buses, and cabs directly through the app, Check your credit score and pay bills seamlessly through Bharat Bill Payment,Access insurance, Demat services, and IPO applications

Cons

Occasional problems might occur with UPI transactions, Features might be limited for users who don’t have a Canara Bank account, The app might experience occasional slowdowns or technical glitches.

9. Bank of India BOI Mobile App

BOI Mobile boasts a secure and comprehensive banking experience for Bank of India account holders.

Features

* View balances and statements and manage all accounts on the Bank of India app.

* Transfer funds quickly with IMPS, NEFT, and RTGS, and utilize the “Favourite” feature on the Boi mobile app.

* Locate ATMs, manage cheques, and access various banking services.

Pros

Efficient navigation for transfers and management, User-friendly interface with easy account access, Streamlined process for adding “Favourites.”

Cons

Interface might be challenging for new users to navigate, Lacks advanced features compared to some competitors, Occasional transaction delays and app crashes reported.

10. Punjab National Bank PNB ONE App

PNB ONE is the official mobile banking app from Punjab National Bank.

Features

* Gain quick access to all your accounts through an interactive interface by downloading the PNB One app.

* Invest in term deposits and mutual funds, all within the PNB One app.

* Track cheque status, request stop payments, and manage cheques conveniently.

Pros

Access value-added services like PAN/Aadhaar registration, Manage existing credit/debit cards, Enjoy the app in English, Hindi, and other languages.

Cons

 Features might be limited for non-PNB customers, May be complex for new users to navigate, App crashes and slow processing times reported.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 Net profit rises 10% YoY

Kotak Mahindra Bank on January 18 reported a 10 percent rise in its net profit at Rs 4,701.02 crore in the third quarter of FY25, compared to Rs 4,264.78 crore in the year-ago period, the lender said in an exchange filing. However, the net profit declined close to 7 percent sequentially from Rs 5,044.05 crore in the September quarter.

The interest earned by the bank in the reported quarter rose 14.75 percent to Rs 16,633.14 compared to Rs 14,494.96 crore in the same period of the previous financial year, the filing showed. In the second quarter, the interest earned stood at Rs.16,426.97 crore, according to the stock filing.

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Gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio was 1.51 percent as on December 31, 2024, as compared to 1.48 percent as on September 30, 2024, and 1.68 percent on December 31, 2023. Net NPA ratio was 0.44 percent as on December 31, 2024, as compared to 0.45 percent as on September 30, 2024, and 0.36 percent on December 31, 2023.

In absolute terms, gross NPA of the bank stood at Rs 7,218.17 crore as on December 31, 2024, as compared to Rs 6,834.74 crore as on September 30, 2024, and Rs 6,981.15 crore as on December 31, 2023. Net NPA of the bank stood at Rs 2,070.42 crore as on December 31, 2024, as compared to Rs 2,066.51 crore as on September 30, 2024, and Rs 1,487.03 crore as on December 31, 2023. As at December 31, 2024, Provision Coverage Ratio stood at 73 percent.

Net Interest Income (NII) for Q3FY25 increased to Rs 7,196 crore, from Rs 6,554 crore in Q3FY24, up 10 percent on-year and for 9MFY25 increased to Rs 21,058 crore, from Rs 19,084 crore in 9MFY24, up 10 percent on-year. Net Interest Margin (NIM) was 4.93 percent for Q3FY25.

Average Total Deposits grew to Rs 4.59 lakh crore for Q3FY25 compared to Rs 3.99 lakh crore for Q3FY24 up 15 percent on-year.

Average Current Deposits grew to Rs 66,589 crore for Q3FY25 compared to Rs 59,337 crore for Q3FY24 up 12 percent on-year. Average Savings Deposits grew to Rs 1.24 lakh crore for Q3FY25 compared to Rs 1.23 lakh crore for Q3FY24 up 1 percent on-year.

Average Term Deposits grew to Rs 2.68 lakh crore for Q3FY25 compared to Rs 2.16 lakh crore for Q3FY24 up 24 percent on-year. CASA ratio as at December 31, 2024 stood at 42.3 percent. Credit to Deposit ratio as at December 31, 2024 stood at 87.4 percent.

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RBI Curbs On Kotak Mahindra Bank: Check which services will affect

 

RBI on April 24 barred Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMB) from onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and issuing fresh credit cards, citing supervisory concerns over its technology platforms. The actions followed an RBI examination of the bank's IT systems over the last two years and the bank’s “continued failure” to address concerns, the central bank said.

The ban will not impact existing customers and Koak can continue to provide services to them, including its credit card customers, the RBI said.

The action will likely impact new customer acquisition of Kotak Mahindra Bank as a significant portion of new account openings happen through online and mobile banking channels. Also, the RBI action is bad news for KMB's credit card business as well. As per experts, the central bank's ban on issuing new credit cards could impact the bank’s co-branded credit card deals.

"These actions are necessitated based on significant concerns arising out of Reserve Bank’s IT Examination of the bank for the years 2022 and 2023 and the continued failure on part of the bank to address these concerns in a comprehensive and timely manner," RBI said.

According to the central bank, serious deficiencies and non-compliance were observed in the areas of IT inventory management, patch and change management, user access management, vendor risk management, data security and data leak prevention strategy, business continuity and disaster recovery rigour and drill, and so on.

Explaining the action, the RBI said for two consecutive years, the bank was assessed to be deficient in its IT Risk and Information Security Governance, contrary to requirements under regulatory guidelines.

What triggered the RBI action?

During subsequent assessments, Kotak Mahindra was found to be significantly non-compliant with the corrective action plans issued by the Reserve Bank for the years 2022 and 2023, as the compliances submitted by the bank were found to be either inadequate, incorrect or not sustained, the central bank said.

Back in 2020, the RBI had  announced a similar action against HDFC Bank when it asked the country's largest private sector lender to put all new digital launches on hold till the bank resolve  tech issues. HDFC Bank was barred from launching any new digital products or services and issuing new credit cards as a penalty for repeated instances of outages in its online platforms.

Later, in August 2021, the RBI partially revoked the ban on the bank allowing it to issue new credit cards. Later in March, 2022, the bank informed the exchanges that the RBI has lifted the restrictions that were placed on the fresh digital launches of HDFC Bank.

The RBI had cited similar technology-related concerns as in the case Kotak Mahindra Bank while taking action against HDFC Bank after repeated outages at the lender's data centre. The restrictions barred HDFC Bank from launching any of the activities planned under the Digital 2.0 programme as well as the sourcing of new credit cards.

The RBI had also asked the bank to fix accountability in the matter pertaining to the data centre outages, and examine reasons behind the lapses. Subsequently, an audit was carried out and the bank submitted a roadmap to the central bank.

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Police summons MDs of 4 Banks, 11 Bank Employees arrested

A number of bankers have been arrested in recent cyber fraud investigations due to allegations that they were involved in fraudulent operations. The managing directors of Yes Bank, ICICI Bank, RBL Bank, and Kotak Mahindra Bank are among the four private banks that the city police have written to, demonstrating how seriously they regard this issue. The letter's objective is to ask them to come in person the next week to provide an explanation for why no legal action should be taken against them.

Role of Bankers in Cyber Fraud Cases

When authorities discovered that the account holders implicated in illegal activities were unaware that they had opened such accounts, the role of bankers came under investigation. It was found that the bankers had helped cyber criminals open these accounts after more inquiry. The fact that the bankers charged a sizable commission in each instance suggests that they were aware that they were involved in illegal activity.

Victims of Fraudulent Investment and Task-based Schemes

Many people have been duped by schemes that promise large returns on investments or possibilities depending on tasks. In addition to apprehending the cyber criminals, the local police have shown initiative by making the bankers answerable for their involvement in these cyber fraud cases. As a result, the city police are the only law enforcement agency in the nation authorized to detain bankers in conjunction with other suspects in similar circumstances.

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Exposing the Role of Bankers

During the investigation, it was discovered that the employees of Kotak Mahindra Bank’s MG Road branch were involved in fraudulent activities. They were subsequently arrested, and during the interrogation, they confessed to the involvement of several other bankers in similar fraudulent acts. Recognizing that bank accounts are a crucial component in cyber frauds, the police decided to investigate the criminal activities of bankers in such cases.

Violations of KYC Norms

In light of the recent arrests, the city police have written to the managing directors of Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, RBL Bank, and Yes Bank. The purpose of this letter is to request their personal appearance and an explanation as to why legal action should not be initiated against them for clear violations of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.

Bankers’ Methods and Tactics

During the ongoing investigations, the police have found that the bankers accused of aiding cyber criminals opened bank accounts using identification and address proofs collected from factory workers and laborers. They even gained access to the bank accounts of daily-wage workers by offering them money. Additionally, the police noticed the use of fake IDs, address proofs, and forged signatures to open bank accounts, further exposing the deceptive tactics used by these individuals.

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Bank Responsibilities and Accountability

The Deputy Commissioner of Police(Cyber Crime), Siddhant Jain, emphasized that bank managements have a responsibility to safeguard their clients’ money and protect it from cyber criminals. If bank employees are involved in criminal activities and aiding fraudsters, it is the duty of the bank managements to explain why action should not be taken against them. The police are determined to hold the responsible parties accountable for their actions in order to protect the public and maintain the integrity of the banking system.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 results: Profit at Rs 3,005 crore

Private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank on January 20 reported a net profit of Rs 3,005 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, growing by 7.6 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis but falling short of analyst expectations of a Rs 3,243 crore profit.

Additionally, to comply with the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) latest measures on alternative investment funds (AIF), the bank made a provision of Rs 143 crore.

Kotak Mahindra Bank's net profit for the quarter grew to Rs 3,005 crore, 7.6 percent up from Rs 2,792 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

The lender's net interest income (NII) was at Rs 6,554 crore, higher than market estimations of Rs 6,434 crore. Net interest margin (NIM) of the lender came in at 5.22 percent for the quarter.

Segment wise, the lender’s home loan portfolio grew 15 percent to Rs 1.02 lakh crore from Rs 89,112 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. The credit card portfolio jumped by 52 percent to Rs 13,882 crore from Rs 9,159 crore.

The bank’s asset quality improved during the October-December period with gross non-performing assets (NPAs) at 1.73 percent, down from 1.91 percent from the year-ago quarter. Net NPA came in at 0.34 percent against 0.48 percent.

According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services, asset quality was expected to improve to 1.63 percent and Net NPA at 0.34 percent but the reported numbers missed expectations.

Gross slippages for the quarter stood at Rs 1,177 crore, compared to Rs 748 crore last year.

The bank said that it has made a provision of Rs 143 crore on its AIF investments. “The bank made a Rs 143 crore provision (post-tax) on applicable alternate investment fund (AIF) investments pursuant to RBI’s circular dated December 19, 2023," the bank said in a press release.

The RBI on December 19, said that regulated entities, such as banks, non-bank lenders, and home financiers, cannot invest in alternative investment funds (AIFs) that have directly or indirectly invested in companies that have borrowed money from the lenders.

Advances of Kotak Mahindra Bank grew by 15.72 percent to Rs 3.59 lakh crore, compared to Rs 3.10 lakh crore last year. Whereas, deposits grew by 18.56 percent to Rs 4.08 lakh crore from Rs 3.44 lakh crore.

The current account and savings account (CASA) ratio of the bank stood at 47.7 percent. Average current deposits grew by 5 percent to Rs 59,337 crore compared to Rs 56,372 crore last year.

Unsecured retail advances (incl. Retail Micro Finance) as a percent of the net advances stood at 11.6 percent for the quarter, compared to 9.3 percent of total advances in the corresponding quarter last year.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Net profit rises 24%

Kotak Mahindra Bank on Saturday reported a 24 per cent rise in its standalone net profit to Rs.3,191 crore for the quarter ended September 30, mainly on the back of improvement in the core income and lower bad loans.

The private sector lender had posted a net profit of Rs.2,581 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Its total income during the July-September period grew to Rs.13,507 crore against Rs.9,925 crore in the year-ago quarter, Kotak Mahindra Bank said in a regulatory filing.

The net interest income increased 23 per cent to Rs.6,297 crore from Rs.5,099 crore a year ago. Its net interest margin for the quarter rose to 5.22 per cent against 5.17 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

On the assets quality front, the bank also witnessed an improvement, with gross non-performing assets (or bad loans) declining to 1.72 per cent of gross advances at the end of September 2023 compared to 2.08 per cent a year ago.

Similarly, the net NPAs dropped to 0.37 per cent from 0.55 per cent in the same quarter a year ago. The bank's capital adequacy ratio stood at 21.7 per cent as of September 30, 2023.

On a consolidated basis, the bank reported a 24 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs.4,461 crore in the September quarter compared to Rs.3,608 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal. Its total income on a consolidated basis increased to Rs.21,560 crore against Rs.17,435 crore in the year-ago quarter.

3,191 crore for the quarter ended September 30, mainly on the back of improvement in the core income and lower bad loans.

The private sector lender had posted a net profit of Rs.2,581 crore in the same quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Its total income during the July-September period grew to Rs.13,507 crore against Rs.9,925 crore in the year-ago quarter, Kotak Mahindra Bank said in a regulatory filing.

The net interest income increased 23 per cent to Rs.6,297 crore from Rs.5,099 crore a year ago. Its net interest margin for the quarter rose to 5.22 per cent against 5.17 per cent in the corresponding period of the previous financial year.

On the assets quality front, the bank also witnessed an improvement, with gross non-performing assets (or bad loans) declining to 1.72 per cent of gross advances at the end of September 2023 compared to 2.08 per cent a year ago.

Similarly, the net NPAs dropped to 0.37 per cent from 0.55 per cent in the same quarter a year ago. The bank's capital adequacy ratio stood at 21.7 per cent as of September 30, 2023.

On a consolidated basis, the bank reported a 24 per cent rise in its net profit to Rs.4,461 crore in the September quarter compared to Rs.3,608 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal. Its total income on a consolidated basis increased to Rs.21,560 crore against Rs.17,435 crore in the year-ago quarter.

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ICICI Bank Q1 Results: Profit jumps 40% YoY, beats estimate

ICICI Bank reported an all-time high quarterly standalone net profit of ₹9,648 crore in first quarter (Q1FY24) on the back of healthy growth in net interest income and non-interest income.

Net profit in the reporting quarter is up 40 per cent year-on-year against ₹6,905 crore in the year-ago period.

The profitability comes despite an increase in operating expenses and net provisions.

The private lender’s consolidated net profit is up 44 per cent to ₹10,636 crore (₹7,385 crore).

Consolidated net profit includes the numbers of principal subsidiaries/associates such as ICICI Securities, ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company, ICICI Home Finance, ICICI Prudential Life, among others

Standalone performance

In the reporting quarter, net interest income (the difference between interest earned and interest expended) rose by 38 per cent to ₹18,226 crore (₹13,210 crore).

Other income, which includes fee income, dividend income from subsidiaries/associates, profit/(loss) on sale of investments and miscellaneous income, increased 16.5 per cent to ₹5,435 crore.

Net interest margin (NIM) improved to 4.78 per cent in Q1FY24 compared with 4.01 per cent in Q1FY23. However, this is lower compared with preceding quarter’s 4.90 per cent.

Re-pricing deposits

Sandeep Batra, Executive Director, said: “Term deposit rates have increased significantly over the last six to nine months...So, the sequential decline in NIM reflects the lagged impact of re-pricing of deposits, which is partly offset by increase in yields on loans and investments.

“We do expect re-pricing of deposits over the next couple of quarters. The overall decline in NIM is in line with our expectations. Going forward, we do expect some moderation in NIM to continue...”

Operating expenses rose about 26 per cent yoy to ₹9,523 crore (₹7,566 crore). Net provisions rose about 13 per cent to ₹1,292 crore (₹1,144 crore).

The gross non-performing assets (NPA) to gross advances position improved a shade to 2.76 per cent as at June-end 2023, against 2.81 per cent as at March-end 2023. The net NPA to net advances position was unchanged at 0.48 per cent.

Business growth

Total deposits increased by 17.9 per cent to ₹ 12,38,737 crore as on June-end 2023. The average current account, savings account (CASA) deposits declined to 42.6 per cent as at June-end 2023 against 43.6 per cent as at March-end 2023.

Total advances rose by 18.1 per cent to ₹10,57,583 crore, with domestic advances growing 20.6 per cent and overseas advances declining 29.5 per cent.

Within domestic advances, business banking reported the highest growth of 30.4 per cent, followed by SME business (28.5 per cent), retail loans (21.9 per cent), corporate loans (19.3 per cent) and rural (17.6 per cent).

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 Results: Net Profit Rises 66.6%

 

Private lender Kotak Mahindra Bank has declared its first quarter results for the financial year 2023-24. The Board of Directors of Kotak Mahindra Bank has approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, at the Board meeting held in Mumbai, today.

Beating the market estimates, Kotak Mahindra Bank reported PAT (Profit After Tax) for Q1FY24 stood at ₹3,452 crore, up 67 per cent YoY from ₹2,071 crore in Q1FY23. CASA ratio of the private lender as on June 30, 2023 stood at 49.0 per cent.

Net Interest Income (NII) for Q1FY24 increased to ₹6,234 crore, from ₹4,697 crore in Q1FY23, up 33 per cent YoY. Net Interest Margin (NIM) was 5.57 per cent for Q1FY24.

At the consolidated level, the Return on Assets (ROA) for Q1FY24 (annualized) was 2.63 per cent (2.04 per cent for Q1FY23). Return on Equity (ROE) for Q1FY24 (annualized) was 14.62per cent (11.22 per cent for Q1FY23).

Consolidated Capital Adequacy Ratio as per Base III as on June 30, 2023 was 23.3 per cent and CET I ratio was 22.3 per cent (including unaudited profits).

Bank deposits grows in Q1FY24

Average Current deposits of Kotak Mahindra Bank grew to ₹59,431 crore during April to June 2023 quarter compared to ₹55,081 crore for Q1FY23, logging YoY gain of 8 per cent. Average Savings deposits stood at ₹119,817 crore as on June 30, 2023 ( ₹121,521 crore as at June 30, 2022). Average Term deposit up 40 per cent from ₹130,035 crore for Q1FY23 to ₹182,047 crore for Q1FY24.

Total assets managed / advised by the Group as at June 30, 2023 were ₹4,66,878 crore up 23 per cent YoY over ₹3,78,474 crore as at June 30, 2022. The Alternate Assets’ AUM (includes undrawn commitments, wherever applicable) increased by 90 per cent YoY to ₹46,443 crore as at June 30, 2023.

Advances (incl. IBPC & BRDS) increased 19 per cent YoY to ₹3,37, 031 crore as at June 30, 2023 from ₹282,665 crore as at June 30, 2022. Customer Assets, which comprises Advances (incl. IBPC & BRDS) and Credit Substitutes, increased by 18 per cent YoY to ₹3,62,204 crore as at June 30, 2023 from ₹3,06,123 crore as at June 30, 2022.

Fees and services of the private lender for Q1FY24 increased to ₹1,827 crore from s 1,528 crore in Q1FY23, up 20 per cent YoY.

Operating profit of the private bank for Q1FY24 was ₹4,950 crore, up 78 per cent YoY (Q1FY23: ₹2,783 crore).

Customers as at June 30, 2023 were 4.35 crore (3.45 crore as at June 30, 2022). Unsecured retail advances (incl. Retail Micro Finance) as a percentage of net advances stood at 10.7 per cent as at June 30, 2023. (7.9 per cent as at June 30, 2022).

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Highest number of fraud at Kotak Mahindra bank in 2021, followed by ICICI bank- Govt. data

Kotak Mahindra Bank has been hit by the highest number of frauds at 642, involving Rs 1 lakh and above, in the first nine months of 2021-22, followed by ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank at 518 and 377, respectively.

Presenting data of number of frauds in banks, involving Rs 1 lakh and above in last five financial years and the current one, Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Karad informed Parliament that the number of frauds at Kotak has been on a rise from 135 in FY17 to 289 in FY18; 383 in FY19; 652 in FY20 and 826 in FY21.

For India's largest lender SBI, the number of frauds declined in last three years. There were 751 incidents in FY17; 923 in FY18; 931 in FY19; 673 in FY20; 283 in FY21, the minister said.

Directions issued by the Reserve Bank of India to banks, and the government instituted wide-ranging structural and procedural reforms have helped check frauds in banks over the last five years and the amount involved has come down sharply, Karad said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. Apart from this, measures have also been taken to deter fraudsters from committing crime, he said.

Bank frauds over the last five years have come down drastically to Rs 648 crore in first nine months of 2021-22, he added. In 2016-17, bank frauds stood at Rs 61,229 crore, which declined to Rs 11,583 crore in 2020-21 and then to Rs 648 crore during April-December 2021-22.

Improved detection and reporting along with comprehensive steps resulted in sharp decline of such frauds, he said.

Source- The Times of India

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q3 Results: Profit rises 15% YoY

 

Kotak Mahindra Bank Friday reported a 14.94 per cent year-on-year (YoY) rise in standalone net profit at Rs 2,131 crore compared with Rs 1,854 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Meanwhile, consolidated PAT for the bank was up 31 per cent YoY at Rs 3,403 crore from Rs 2,602 crore in the year-ago quarter.

Net interest income (NII) for the quarter rose 11.81 per cent YoY to Rs 4,334 crore from Rs 3,876 crore in the same quarter last year. Net interest margin (NIM) for Q3FY22 came in at 4.62 per cent.

The private lender said it saw 21 lakh net customer additions during the quarter under review against 8 lakh in the year-ago quarter. Customers as at December 31 stood at 3.07 crore, the bank said in a BSE filing.

Gross NPA fell to Rs 6,983 crore from Rs 7,126 crore in the year-ago quarter and Rs 7,658 crore in the September quarter. Gross NPA ratio came in at 2.71 per cent, down from 3.27 per cent in the same quarter last year and 3.19 per cent at the of September quarter.

Kotak Bank said Covid-related provisions stood at Rs 1,000 crore as of December 31. The bank has standard restructured fund-based outstanding of Rs 1,364 core or 0.54 per cent of advances as at December 31, 2021.

Capital adequacy ratio, including unaudited profits, came in at 23.3 per cent in the recently concluded quarter and Tier I ratio was 22.4 per cent.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Results: Standalone profit falls 7%

Private sector lender Kotak Mahindra Bank on October 26 reported a 7 percent year-on-year decline in standalone profit at Rs 2,032 crore for the September 2021 quarter due to higher provisions. But supported by higher other income, the profit was ahead of analysts' estimates. However, net income sequentially grew by 24 percent on sharp decline in bad loan provisions.

Standalone net interest income in Q2FY22 rose 3.2 percent year-on-year to Rs 4,020.6 crore - meeting street expectations - with healthy 15 percent YoY (8 percent QoQ) loan growth. Net interest margin contracted 5 bps year-on-year and 15 bps sequentially to 4.45 percent in Q2.

"Advances during the quarter increased by 14.7 percent to Rs 2,34,965 crore, and deposits grew by 11.5 percent to Rs 2,91,711 crore compared to year-ago period," said the bank in its BSE filing on Tuesday.

Profit was estimated at Rs 1,792.2 crore and net interest income was expected at Rs 4,008.1 crore for the quarter, according to average of estimates of analysts polled by CNBC-TV18.

Asset quality improved during the quarter ended September 2021 with gross non-performing assets as a percentage of gross advances falling 40 bps QoQ to 3.2 percent and the net NPA declined 20 bps to 1.1 percent on sequential basis. 10 basis points is 0.01 percent.

Provisions and contingencies declined sharply by 40 percent sequentially to Rs 424 crore in September 2021 quarter, but the same increased by 27.3 percent year-on-year which resulted into a drag in profitability.

Kotak Mahindra Bank said Covid related provisions as of September 2021 were maintained at Rs 1,279 crore and did not utilise in the first half of FY22. "The bank has implemented total restructuring of Rs 495 crore (0.21 percent of advances), and in addition, the bank has implemented total restructuring of Rs 767 crore (0.33 percent of advances) as on September 30, 2021."

"Total provisions (including specific, standard, COVID-19 related etc.) held as on September 2021 at Rs 7,637 crore, around 100 percent of gross NPA," the bank said.

The bank further said SMA-II (special mention account) outstanding at the end of September 2021 quarter was at Rs 388 crore, down compared to Rs 430 crore as of June quarter.

Non-interest income (other income) grew significantly to Rs 1,812.6 crore in the quarter ended September 2021 driven by fee and services business, up from Rs 1,432.4 crore in corresponding quarter of last fiscal. Fee and services included distribution & syndication income, and general banking fees.

On consolidated basis, the profit growth was significant, rising 65.5 percent year-on-year to Rs 2,989 crore and the year-on-year growth was 1.4 percent.

Subsidiaries - Kotak Securities recorded 22.1 percent year-on-year growth in profit at Rs 243 crore and Kotak Mahindra Prime clocked 80.5 percent growth in profit at Rs 240 crore in the quarter ended September 2021.

Kotak Asset Management and Trustee Company's bottomline grew by 15.5 percent year-on-year to Rs 97 crore and Kotak Mahindra Capital Company registered a massive 314.3 percent growth YoY at Rs 58 crore, but Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance's profit declined 9.4 percent YoY to Rs 155 crore during the quarter.

The bank said consolidated customer assets grew by 16 percent year-on-year to Rs 287,831 crore as of September 2021. "Total assets managed / advised by the Group as of September 2021 were Rs 3,81,058 crore, up 40 percent over the corresponding period last fiscal."

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q1 results: Net profit rises 32% YoY

Kotak Mahindra Bank today reported a 32 per cent year-on-year rise in its net profit to Rs 1,641.9 crore for the quarter ended June, which was below analysts’ expectations.The private sector lender reported net interest income growth of 6 per cent on-year to Rs 3,942 crore, which was also below analysts’ estimates.

Provisions and contingencies in the quarter declined to Rs 935 crore from Rs 962 crore in the year-ago quarter. However, the lender saw a deterioration in asset quality in the reported quarter.Kotak Bank’s gross non-performing loans ratio stood at 3.56 per cent in the reported quarter as against 3.25 per cent at the end of the March quarter. Similarly, the net NPA ratio expanded to 1.28 per cent from 1.21 per cent in the previous quarter.

The private sector bank’s net profit in the quarter was largely boosted by a sharp uptick in other income. Other income in the reported quarter jumped to Rs 1,583.03 crore from Rs 773.5 crore in the year-ago quarter.

Covid-related provisions as on June 30 were maintained at Rs 1,279 crore. In accordance with the Resolution Framework for Covid-19 and MSME announced by the RBI, the bank implemented total restructuring of Rs 552 crore as on June 30, Kotak Bank said.

In terms of loan growth, the quarter was tepid for the bank affected by the second wave as well as its conservative approach. Advances in the quarter grew merely 6 per cent on-year, which was lower than many of its peers.

At the same time, the current account-to-savings account ratio of the lender further improved to 60.2 per cent at the end of the June quarter from 56.7 per cent a year ago.Kotak Bank’s operating performance was sturdy as operating profit jumped 19 per cent year-on-year to Rs 3,121 crore in the reported quarter.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank Q4 results: Net Profit Rises 33%

 

Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 33% year-on-year increase in standalone profit to Rs 1,682.4 crore in the quarter ended March 2021. The lender clocked 8% year-on-year rise in net interest income to Rs. 3,843 crore for the quarter. Net Interest Margin (NIM) for Q4FY21 was at 4.39%. Operating profit for the quarter recorded at Rs 3,407 crore, up 25% from Rs 2,725 crore in Q4FY20.

The average savings deposits with the bank grew by 27% to Rs 108,812 crore for FY21 compared to Rs 85,656 crore for FY20. Average Current Account deposits grew by 17% to Rs 39,481 crore for FY21 compared to Rs 33,699 crore for FY20.

Advances were Rs 223,689 crore in Q4FY21, 4.5% quarter-on-quarter rise from Rs 214,103 crore in December quarter. Customer assets, which includes advances and credit substitutes, were Rs 238,857 crore as during March 31, up 4.4% from Rs 228,809 crore in Q3FY21.

CASA ratio as at March 31, 2021 stood at 60.4% compared to 56.2% as at March 31, 2020. “CASA and TDs below Rs 5 crore as at March 31, 2021, constituted 91% of total deposits (86% as at March 31, 2020). TD Sweep deposits as at March 31, 2021 were 7.5% of total deposits (6.6% as at March 31, 2020)," the lender said in a statement.

The gross non-performing assets ratio stood at 3.25% during Q4FY21 compared to 3.27% in the previous quarter. Net NPA ratio declined to 1.21%, from 1.24% in the previous quarter.

“COVID related provisions as at March 31, 2021 stood at Rs 1,279 crore. In accordance with the Resolution Framework for COVID-19 and MSME announced by RBI, as at March 31, 2021, the bank has implemented, for certain eligible borrowers, restructuring of Rs 435 crore," Kotak Mahindra said in a statement.

“Consolidated PAT for FY21 increased to Rs 9,990 crore from Rs 8,593 crore in FY20 up 16% and for Q4FY21 increased to Rs 2,589 crore from Rs 1,905 crore in Q4FY20 up 36%," the lender said in a statement. For FY21, the Bank’s contribution to the consolidated PAT was Rs 6,965 crore. Net contribution of the subsidiaries & associates stood at 30% of the consolidated PAT, it further added.

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