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Indian Bank (INBK) continues to rank among the best performing PSBs, and our recent interaction with the MD and CEO, Binod Kumar reaffirms the bank’s firm focus on delivering sustainably higher profitability over growth.

Diversified loan mix with RAM (retail/agri/MSME) forming ~66% to book Q2FY26 performance: Indian Bank posted a healthy performance in Q2FY26 with balanced growth, strong recoveries, and sustained profitability. Advances grew 12.6% YoY (3.2% QoQ) led by RAM segment (5.6% QoQ), while deposits increased 12.1% YoY (4.4% QoQ) with CASA ratio stable at 38.9%. NIM remained resilient at 3.23% (1 bp QoQ), aided by lower funding cost and stable yields. PAT rose 11.5% YoY (1.5% QoQ) to 2,332 crore, supported by healthy other income from PSLC fees, treasury gains, and interest on IT refund. Asset quality improved further with...

Indian Bank (INBK) maintains its superior performance, with PAT at Rs30bn and RoA at 1.3%, backed by strong growth of ~14% YoY, stable margins (@3.2%), and contained provisions.

Decent operating performance and modest provisioning led to Indian Bank’s strong profitability, with RoA at 1.34% (down 3bps q/q). Headline asset quality and PCR improved.

Indian Bank (INBK) reported 1QFY26 PAT of INR29.7b (up 23.7% YoY/flat QoQ, 5% beat), driven by lower provisions.

Indian Bank has been one of the best performing PSBs for several years now. Our recent interaction with its new MD and CEO Binod Kumar reconfirms the company’s unwavering focus on profitability over growth.

Indian Bank reported healthy credit growth at ~11% YoY/5.3% QoQ, but NIMs retraced to 3.4% levels (similar to Q2) due to impact of recent policy rate cuts. However, higher NPA recoveries/PSL fees and lower provisions led to a 4% beat on PAT at ~Rs29.6bn and peer-best RoA at 1.4%.

Indian Bank (INBK) reported a 4QFY25 PAT of INR29.6b (up 31.6% YoY/ 3.6% QoQ; 4% beat), driven by lower provisions and higher other income. NII grew 6.2% YoY/flat QoQ (in line) at INR63.9b. NIM dipped 8bp QoQ to 3.37% during the quarter.

Improved operating performance and moderate provisions led to Indian Bank’s strong profitability, with RoA up 6bps q/q to 1.39%. Headline asset quality and PCR improved. Ahead, we expect slippages to be modest. With stress from the legacy book recognised, the focus now shifts to profitability.

Indian Bank consciously slowed down credit growth in 3Q to ~11% YoY to protect its margins, which manifested via a 6bps QoQ improvement in NIM to 3.45%, defying industry trend.

Indian Bank (INBK) reported 2QFY25 PAT of INR27.06b (36% YoY, 6% beat), driven by lower provisions and higher other income.

PSBs, including Indian Bank, have seen a correction in the recent past amid concerns around slowing growth (so also banking system) and peaking RoAs.

Indian Bank (INBK) reported 1QFY25 PAT of INR24b (41% YoY, 9% beat), driven by lower provisions (as the bank reversed INR970m on account of the sale of stressed assets in 1Q).

Indian Bank yet again posted a strong all-around performance, delivering inline PAT at Rs22.5bn/1.2% RoA, on the back of healthy margins (up by 4bps QoQ to 3.44%) and steady improvement in asset quality, with GNPA ratio down to 4%/NNPA to industry-low of 0.4%.