Robust improvement across major financial metrics
- Deposits grew 23% YoY reaching Rs.1.33 lakh crore as of end-June 2024
- Gross advances grew 22% YoY in the quarter ending June 2024, at Rs.1.26 lakh crore
- GNPA at 4.2% in Q1 FY25 vs 6.8% a year ago, net NPA stood at 1.1% in Q1 FY25 vs 2.2% a year ago
- Profit After Tax for Q1 FY25 stood at Rs. 1,063 crore
The Board of Directors of Bandhan Bank Limited approved the Bank’s financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, at its meeting held in Kolkata on Friday, July 26, 2024. The statutory auditors have reviewed the financial statements for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Financials for the quarter ended June 30, 2024
The Bank’s net revenue as of Q1 FY25 was Rs.3,533 crore as compared to Rs.2,876 crore in Q1 FY24; a growth of 23%
Net interest income (NII) as of Q1 FY25, stood at Rs.3,005 crore compared to Rs.2,491 crore as of Q1 FY24, representing a growth of 21%.
Net Interest Margin (NIM) for the quarter was 7.6%, stable QoQ.
The cost-to-income ratio for the quarter was 45% compared to 48% in the previous quarter
Operating Profit was Rs.1,941 crore in Q1 FY25 compared to Rs.1,562 crore in Q1 FY24, up 24%
The provisions (other than tax) & contingencies charged to the Profit and Loss for Q1 FY25 were at Rs.523 crore compared to Rs. 602 crore in Q1 FY24
The profit after tax for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, stood at Rs.1063 crore compared to Rs 721 crore, registering a growth of 47% YoY; Bank’s RoA stood at 2.5% and RoE at 18.8% for the quarter (annualised basis)
Asset Quality
The collection efficiency for EEB loans was stable at 98.7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
The bank's Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) have improved YoY to 4.2% in Q1 FY25 compared to 6.8% in Q1 FY24
Net NPA improved to 1.1% in Q1 FY25 vs 2.2% in Q1 FY24
Provision Coverage Ratio as of June 30, 2024, is 73.7% vs. 71.8% in the previous quarter.
Deposits
As of June 30, 2024, total deposits stood at Rs.1.33 lakh crore as against Rs.1.08 lakh crore in the previous year – a growth of 23% YoY and a decline of 1.5% QoQ
CASA Deposits stood at Rs.44,456 crore and CASA Ratio stood at 33.4%.
CASA + Retail TD to total deposit ratio stands at over 69%
Advances
As of June 30, 2024, Gross Advances stood at Rs.1.26 lakh crore as against Rs.1.03 lakh crore in the previous year – a growth of 22% YoY and 0.7% QoQ
On a YoY basis, Retail book (other than housing) grew 83%, Commercial Banking grew 30%, EEB grew 22% and the Housing book (excluding IBPC) showed a growth of 13%.
Capital Adequacy
As of June 30, 2024, the Bank’s capital adequacy ratio including profits stood at 15.7% as against a regulatory requirement of 11.5%.
Distribution Network
The Bank’s distribution network spans nearly 6,300 outlets The Bank added 8 lakh customers, during the quarter and current customers stand at 3.44 crore customers. The Bank currently has more than 77,500 employees
Speaking on the Bank’s performance, Ratan Kumar Kesh, MD & CEO, said, “During the first quarter of the year, the bank has achieved remarkable growth across key metrics. Our robust performance reflects our team's resilience and strategic agility amid challenging market conditions. Bandhan Bank's foundation is built on the trust of its customers and the unwavering commitment of its employees. These cornerstones, along with a focus on technology, process, product and people will not only sustain our growth momentum but also pave the way for even stronger performance in the future."