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Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Q1 FY26 Results: Net Profit Surges 75.6% YoY to ₹1,111 Crore; Asset Quality Strengthens

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) reports a 75.6% YoY surge in Q1 FY26 net profit to ₹1,111.04 crore, up from ₹632.81 crore in Q1 FY25, reflecting strong financial performance.
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Chennai: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) reported robust financial performance for the first quarter of FY26, with a 75.6% year-on-year (YoY) jump in standalone net profit to ₹1,111.04 crore, compared to ₹632.81 crore in the corresponding period last year (Q1FY25).

This significant growth comes on the back of improved core earnings, better asset quality, and a continued focus on operational efficiency.

Strong Income Growth and NII Performance

The bank’s total income for Q1FY26 surged 17% YoY to ₹8,866.47 crore, which included other income of ₹1,480.92 crore.

Net Interest Income (NII) stood at ₹2,746 crore, up nearly 13% from ₹2,441 crore in Q1FY25, supported by healthy loan growth and sustained interest margins.

Net Interest Margin (NIM) for the quarter was 3.04%, indicating stable interest-earning capacity.

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Operating Profit and Efficiency Ratios Improve

IOB’s operating profit before provisions and contingencies rose sharply by 41% YoY to ₹2,357.95 crore, compared to ₹1,675.86 crore in the same quarter last year.

  • Operating margin increased to 26.59% from 22.14%.
  • Net profit margin expanded to 12.53% from 8.36%.

Cost-to-income ratio improved by 754 basis points (bps) to 44.22%, showing enhanced operational efficiency.

Provisions Lower, Return Ratios Rise

The bank’s provisions and contingencies declined to ₹844.05 crore from ₹937.87 crore a year ago.
Return on Assets (ROA) improved by 44 bps to 1.14%, reflecting better profitability and balance sheet health.

Strong Growth in Advances and CASA Deposits

IOB posted strong credit growth with gross advances rising by ₹32,329 crore or 14.05% YoY, reaching ₹2,62,421 crore as of June 30, 2025, from ₹2,30,092 crore a year earlier.

CASA deposits grew 15% YoY to ₹1,44,837 crore, with the CASA ratio improving by 161 bps to 43.78%, signaling improved low-cost funding.

Asset Quality Shows Strong Improvement

The bank’s asset quality saw considerable improvement during the quarter.

  • Gross NPA reduced to ₹5,178.46 crore, down from ₹6,648.71 crore YoY.
  • Net NPA fell to ₹816.38 crore from ₹1,153.51 crore YoY.

This reduction in NPAs indicates effective recovery and credit risk management by the bank.

Outlook

With improved profitability, efficient cost control, and lower NPAs, IOB has delivered a strong start to FY26. The bank’s emphasis on asset quality, loan growth, and digital transformation is expected to sustain its growth trajectory in the upcoming quarters.

About IOB

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB), founded in 1937 by M. Ct. M. Chidambaram Chettyar, is a public sector bank headquartered in Chennai, India. IOB’s mission is to facilitate foreign trade and overseas banking, and it offers a wide range of financial services to retail, corporate, and institutional customers. The bank has a significant presence both domestically and internationally, with branches and representative offices in countries like Singapore, Hong Kong, and Dubai.

Read Also: Indian Overseas Bank Launches ‘Locate IOB’ Tool for Easy Access to Branches and ATMs


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