Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank Report Q2 FY27 Profit Growth with Improved Asset Quality
Axis Bank reported a 38 percent year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 7,003 crore for Q2 FY27, driven by a 12 percent increase in net interest income (NII) to Rs 15,371 crore and improved asset quality, with gross and net non-performing asset ratios declining to 1.16% and 0.35%, respectively. Advances and deposits grew strongly. Meanwhile, HDFC Bank posted a 4.7-5.5 percent net profit increase to around Rs 19,510-20,700 crore, with NII rising about 9.7-10 percent and improved asset quality. ICICI Bank's net profit rose 20-22 percent to Rs 14,843-16,333 crore, supported by an 18 percent increase in NII and better asset quality. All three banks showed growth in loans, deposits, and maintained healthy capital ratios amid cautious provisions.
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