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BANKBARODA Diversified 31 Jul 2024

Bank of Baroda — Q1 FY25

Bank of Baroda reported a 9.5% YoY PAT growth to INR 4,450 crore for Q1 FY25, driven by stable margins and lower credit costs.

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PAT ₹4,764 Cr +9.5%
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Bank of Baroda reported a 9.5% YoY PAT growth to INR 4,450 crore for Q1 FY25, driven by stable margins and lower credit costs. However, loan growth was muted at 8.1% YoY due to a strategic reduction in bulk deposits (down INR 24,000 crore) to protect margins and improve liquidity. NIM stood at 3.18%, within guidance, while asset quality improved with GNPA at 2.88% (down 63bps YoY). Management reiterated full-year guidance of 12-14% loan growth and 10-12% deposit growth, with a strong corporate pipeline. Key risks include elevated slippages in retail and MSME segments and potential margin pressure from competitive pricing.

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Quarter Snapshot

CASA Ratio 40.62%
+6% YoY

CASA grew 6% YoY, maintaining a ratio above 40%, better than peers.

Gross NPA 2.88%
-63bps YoY

GNPA improved 63bps YoY to 2.88%, reflecting strong asset quality.

Slippage Ratio 1.05%
Flat YoY

Slippage ratio at 1.05% within guidance of 1-1.25%, stable YoY.

Credit Cost 0.47%
-23bps YoY

Credit cost improved to 0.47% from 0.70% YoY, below guidance of <0.75%.

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Top guidance Loan growth 12-14% for FY25

Management reiterated loan growth guidance of 12-14% for FY25, with strong pipeline in corporate and retail segments.

Top risk Retail slippage increase

Retail slippages rose substantially in Q1, partly due to seasonal factors and subsidy-dependent assets, but could persist.

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