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Mumbai: Bank of Baroda (BoB), one of India’s leading public sector lenders, delivered a strong set of financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025 (Q1FY26). Backed by a sharp rise in non-interest income, a resilient retail lending portfolio, and improved asset quality, the bank reported a 15% year-on-year (YoY) growth in operating profit, reaching ₹8,236 crore. Net profit for the quarter stood at ₹4,541 crore, reflecting a marginal 1.9% YoY growth.
This steady performance underscores the bank’s strategic focus on profitable, diversified growth, with well-contained credit costs and operational efficiency.
🔹 Profitability Highlights
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Operating Profit rose 15% YoY to ₹8,236 crore, supported by controlled expenses and robust income generation.
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Net Profit stood at ₹4,541 crore, up 1.9% YoY from ₹4,458 crore in Q1FY25.
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Non-Interest Income witnessed a massive 88% YoY surge to ₹4,675 crore, largely due to ~7x growth in Treasury Income, which rose to ₹2,226 crore.
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Net Interest Income (NII) for the quarter was ₹11,435 crore. Though this saw a slight YoY decline of 1.4%, the bank continued to maintain a Global Net Interest Margin (NIM) of 2.91%, while Domestic NIM stood at 3.06%.
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The Cost-to-Income Ratio improved by 30 basis points YoY, now standing at 48.87%, reflecting better operational leverage.
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Key profitability metrics stayed strong with Return on Assets (ROA) at 1.03% and Return on Equity (ROE) at 15.05%.
🔹 Asset Quality Strengthens
Bank of Baroda’s asset quality continued to improve, highlighting its calibrated risk management and focused recovery efforts.
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Gross NPA (GNPA) ratio declined by 60 bps YoY to 2.28%, despite a slight sequential uptick.
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Net NPA (NNPA) improved to 0.60%, down from 0.69% a year earlier.
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The Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) remains robust at 93.18% (including technical write-offs), offering strong buffer protection.
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Credit Cost was well contained at 0.55%, signaling prudent lending and minimal slippage risks.
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The Slippage Ratio stood at 1.16%, well within control.
🔹 Strong Capital and Liquidity Position
BoB’s capital position further improved, ensuring ample headroom for future growth:
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Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) increased to 17.61% with CET-1 at 14.12% and Tier-I capital at 15.15%.
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On a consolidated basis, CRAR stood at 18.29%.
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The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) remained healthy at approximately 119%, ensuring readiness against short-term liquidity shocks.
🔹 Loan Book Growth Driven by Retail Lending
Bank of Baroda registered healthy credit growth both globally and domestically:
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Global Advances stood at ₹12.07 lakh crore, up 12.6% YoY.
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Domestic Advances were up 12.4% YoY to ₹9.91 lakh crore.
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The growth was retail-led, with organic retail loans rising by 17.5% YoY.
Key segments within retail saw significant traction:
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Mortgage Loans: +18.6%
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Auto Loans: +17.9%
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Home Loans: +16.5%
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Education Loans: +15.4%
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Personal Loans: +19.5%
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The share of Retail, Agriculture, and MSME (RAM) loans in total advances improved by 300 bps YoY to 62.7%, reflecting the bank’s strategic focus on granular, risk-mitigated credit.
🔹 Deposit Base and CASA Performance
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Global Deposits rose 9.1% YoY to ₹14.35 lakh crore.
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Domestic Deposits grew by 8.1% YoY to ₹12.04 lakh crore.
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CASA (Current Account Savings Account) deposits increased 5.5% YoY, reaching ₹4.73 lakh crore domestically.
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International Deposits saw a sharp 14.8% YoY rise to ₹2.31 lakh crore, reflecting the growing overseas franchise.
🔹 Overall Outlook: Solid, Balanced Growth Path Ahead
Bank of Baroda’s Q1FY26 performance showcases resilience, balance sheet strength, and a strategic shift towards high-quality retail lending, particularly in home and personal finance. The sharp improvement in non-interest income, despite modest NII, indicates diversified earnings potential.
With low credit cost, improved NPA metrics, and a well-capitalized position, BoB is well-positioned for sustained growth in FY26, especially if treasury gains and loan momentum continue.
Analysts are likely to take note of the bank’s ability to defend its margins in a high interest rate environment, while continuing to drive growth from stable, retail-heavy segments.
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