Private sector lender IDBI Bank’s March quarter standalone net profit stood at ₹1,628.5 crore, up nearly 44% than ₹1,133.4 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.
Besides, its net interest income (NII) increased by 12.4% to ₹3,687.9 crore in the fourth quarter, as against ₹3,279.6 crore in the same quarter last year.
IDBI Bank‘s gross non-performing assets (GNPA) stood at 4.53% as against 4.69% on a quarter-on-quarter basis while net NPA ratio remained unchanged at 0.34%.
The lender’s Provision Coverage Ratio (including Technical Write-Offs) improved to 99.09% in the quarter, compared to 97.94% in the same quarter last year.
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IDBI Bank’s total deposits increased to ₹2,77,657 crore as on March 31, 2024, compared to ₹2,55,490 crore as of the same period last year. CASA increased to ₹1,40,027 crore and CASA ratio stood at 50.43%.
The board has recommended a dividend of ₹1.50 per equity share of face value of ₹10 each for the financial year 2024.
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The dividend on equity shares will be paid on or after the same is approved by the shareholders at the ensuing annual general meeting of the bank.