Gross NPA
1.98%
-111 bps YoY
Improved from 3.09% in Q4 FY25, reflecting strong asset quality.
INDIANBANK
Financial Services
30 Apr 2026
Indian Bank — Q4 FY26
Indian Bank reported a decent Q4 FY26 with net profit of ₹3,133 crore (up 11.33% YoY for the full year) and operating profit of ₹5,286 crore (up 5.21% QoQ).
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Indian Bank reported a decent Q4 FY26 with net profit of ₹3,133 crore (up 11.33% YoY for the full year) and operating profit of ₹5,286 crore (up 5.21% QoQ). Advances grew 13.43% YoY driven by RAM (retail +18.72%, MSME +16.39%) and corporate (+9.19%). Asset quality improved sharply with gross NPA down 111 bps to 1.98% and SMA total reduced to ₹31,000 crore. NIM compressed 17 bps YoY to 3.24% due to elevated deposit costs. Management guided FY27 advance growth of 11-13%, NIM of 3.10-3.25%, and ROA of 1.20-1.30%. Key risks include lower treasury income, declining recovery pool, and potential ECL impact absorption over 1-3 quarters. The bank remains cautious on growth, prioritizing margin and asset quality over market share.
Key Numbers
CASA Ratio
39.67%
+10.85% YoY
CASA grew despite challenges; management targets ~40%.
SMA Total
₹31,000 cr
-32% YoY
Reduced from ~₹46,000 cr in March 2025, indicating lower stress.
Gold Loan Book
₹1.27 lakh cr
+28% YoY
Strong growth in jewel loans, a key strength area.
Management Guidance
Advance growth 11-13% for FY27
Management guided credit growth of 11-13% for FY27, slower than industry due to cautious stance on asset quality and NIM.
Management guidance growthNIM guidance 3.10-3.25% for FY27
Net interest margin expected between 3.10% and 3.25% due to elevated deposit costs and limited repricing levers.
Management guidance marginsROA guidance 1.20-1.30% for FY27
Return on assets guided at 1.20-1.30%, absorbing ECL impact and lower treasury income.
Management guidance marginsGross NPA to improve to 1.50-1.60%
Management expects gross NPA to decline further to 1.50-1.60% by end of FY27.
Management guidance otherKey Risks
ECL impact absorption over 1-3 quarters
Management indicated ECL provisioning impact could be absorbed in 1-3 quarters, but exact quantum unclear; may pressure near-term profitability.
high · analyst_questionLower treasury income in FY27
Management expects treasury profits to decline significantly, potentially impacting overall profitability.
medium · management_commentaryDeclining recovery pool
Recovery guidance reduced to ₹4,500-5,500 cr from ₹6,651 cr in FY26, reflecting shrinking NPA pool.
medium · management_commentaryElevated deposit costs pressuring NIM
Cost of funds expected to remain high due to competition for deposits, limiting NIM expansion despite MCLR repricing.
medium · analyst_questionNotable Quotes
I am okay with little bit slower than industry without compromising on the asset quality and NIM.
We will be able to absorb all the impact in say 6 to 9 months maybe between one to three quarter maybe.
The budget will be more or less equivalent to the human cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Indian Bank's revenue in Q4 FY26?
Indian Bank reported revenue of — in Q4 FY26, representing a — change compared to the same quarter last year.
What guidance did Indian Bank management give for FY27?
Advance growth 11-13% for FY27: Management guided credit growth of 11-13% for FY27, slower than industry due to cautious stance on asset quality and NIM. NIM guidance 3.10-3.25% for FY27: Net interest margin expected between 3.10% and 3.25% due to elevated deposit costs and limited repricing levers. ROA guidance 1.20-1.30% for FY27: Return on assets guided at 1.20-1.30%, absorbing ECL impact and lower treasury income. Gross NPA to improve to 1.50-1.60%: Management expects gross NPA to decline further to 1.50-1.60% by end of FY27.
What are the key risks for Indian Bank in FY27?
Key risks include ECL impact absorption over 1-3 quarters — Management indicated ECL provisioning impact could be absorbed in 1-3 quarters, but exact quantum unclear; may pressure near-term profitability.; Lower treasury income in FY27 — Management expects treasury profits to decline significantly, potentially impacting overall profitability.; Declining recovery pool — Recovery guidance reduced to ₹4,500-5,500 cr from ₹6,651 cr in FY26, reflecting shrinking NPA pool.; Elevated deposit costs pressuring NIM — Cost of funds expected to remain high due to competition for deposits, limiting NIM expansion despite MCLR repricing..
Did Indian Bank meet its previous quarter's guidance?
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Where can I read the full Indian Bank Q4 FY26 concall transcript?
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