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Bank of India Q3 FY2025 Results: 35% Profit Surge to ₹2,517 Crore on Improved Asset Quality

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Bank of India Q3 FY2025: Net Profit Rises 35% to ₹2,517 Crore Amid Strong Operational Growth

Financial Highlights

Bank of India reported a **35% YoY jump in net profit** to ₹2,517 crore for Q3 FY2025, up from ₹1,870 crore in Q3 FY2024. This growth was driven by reduced bad loans, higher interest income, and improved operational efficiency.

Key Metrics

  • Total Income: ₹19,957 crore (up 21.6% YoY from ₹16,411 crore).
  • Net Interest Income (NII): ₹6,070 crore (11% YoY growth from ₹5,463 crore).
  • Operating Profit: ₹3,703 crore (23.3% YoY increase from ₹3,004 crore).
  • Non-Interest Income: ₹1,746 crore (46% YoY surge, led by treasury gains and recoveries).

Asset Quality Improvement

The bank’s asset quality saw significant enhancement:

  • Gross NPAs: Declined to 3.69% (vs. 5.35% YoY), with absolute GNPA down 20.47% YoY to ₹24,048 crore.
  • Net NPAs: Reduced to 0.85% (vs. 1.41% YoY), with absolute NNPA down 29.07% YoY to ₹5,410 crore.
  • Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR): Improved to 92.48% (from 89.95% YoY).

Business Growth

  • Loan Growth: Global advances rose 15% YoY to ₹6.51 lakh crore, driven by retail (21.22%), agriculture (18.46%), and MSME (16.36%) segments.
  • Deposit Growth: Global deposits increased 12% YoY to ₹7.94 lakh crore, though CASA ratio dipped to 41.05% (from 43.88% YoY).
  • Global Business: Expanded 13.62% YoY to ₹14.46 lakh crore.

Margins and Capital Position

  • Net Interest Margin (NIM): Moderated slightly to 2.80% (vs. 2.85% YoY).
  • Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR): Stable at 16%, with CET-1 ratio at 12.96%.

Market Response

Shares closed 1.5% lower at ₹98.30 on the BSE, reflecting investor caution despite strong results. The bank maintains its FY2025 net profit guidance of ₹8,000 crore.

Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed in this article are for informational purposes only and do not represent financial advice. Consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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