Bandhan Bank Reports Five-Fold Profit Increase in Q2 FY27 with Improved Asset Quality
Bandhan Bank reported a net profit of Rs 622 crore for Q2 FY27, marking a five-fold increase from Rs 112 crore a year ago. The bank's total income rose to around Rs 6,458 crore, with net interest income up 14%. Gross non-performing assets improved to about 3.1%, down from over 5% the previous year, while provisions decreased to Rs 718 crore. Advances grew 13% to Rs 1.58 lakh crore, and deposits increased 9% to Rs 1.73 lakh crore. The capital adequacy ratio stood at approximately 18.3%, exceeding regulatory requirements.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: news18, freepressjournal, businessstandard. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
businessstandard broke this story on 28 Oct, 11:02 am. Other outlets followed.