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Canara Bank reported a strong Q1 FY24 with net profit surging 74.83% YoY to ₹3,535 crore, driven by 27.72% NII growth and improved asset quality. Gross NPA declined 183 bps YoY to 5.15%, while PCR crossed 88%. Gold loan portfolio grew 30% YoY to ₹1.30 lakh crore, supported by expanded branch network. Management guided for NIM above 3%, credit growth of 12-14%, and continued PCR strengthening towards 90%. Key risks include sustained pressure on deposit costs and potential slippages from MSME and agri segments. Overall, the bank is on track to deliver consistent profitability improvement.
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- Management guided for net interest margin to remain above 3%, with Q1 NIM at 3.05%.
- Management expects loan growth in the range of 12-14% for the full year, with Q1 domestic credit growing over 3%.
- Management guided for gross NPA to decline to 4.50% by March 2024.
- Management aims to increase provision coverage ratio to above 90% through additional provisions each quarter.
Risks flagged
- Management acknowledged stress on margins due to higher interest expenses on deposits, which could persist if liquidity remains tight.
- Analyst raised concern that PSLC income, which contributed significantly in Q1, will taper off in later quarters, impacting profitability.
- Slippages in Q1 were concentrated in MSME (₹1,380 crore) and agriculture (₹800 crore), with SMA book elevated due to seasonal factors.
Key quotes
- We are very, very much particular about the consistency in our growth, and that consistency will reflect in all our key parameters in quarter-on-quarter.
- We are confident that we can manage our NIM at 3% and little above the 3%.
- We say less, but we do more.
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