slippages of 450bn. Furthermore, the collection efficiencies of domestic loans stood at 96% v/s 93% declared earlier. Its reported GNPA (8.87% v/s 9.63% in 3QFY21) and NNPA (3.09% v/s 3.36% in 3QFY21) declined substantially along with higher PCR of 81.8%. The bank has witnessed stable net advances (2.3% YoY, 1.1% QoQ) and deposit growth (2.2% YoY, 1.3% QoQ) with better liquidity position (LCR of 140% +). Moreover BOB has reported net loss of 10.5bn on the back of DTA adjustments (Tax: 37.3bn v/s 5.7bn in 3QFY21). Factoring the difference between the reported NNPA and pro-forma NNPA, we believe the covid provision (32bn) could absorb half of the existing stress. Remaining half can be managed with internal accruals. The profitability may...