Jammu Kashmir Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 10.6% with Improved Asset Quality
Jammu Kashmir Bank reported a 10.6% rise in consolidated net profit to around Rs 546 crore for Q2 ending September 30, 2026, supported by a 5% increase in net interest income and doubled other income. Total income grew to over Rs 4,040 crore, while asset quality improved with gross NPAs falling to 2.23% and net NPAs to 0.51%. Advances and deposits also increased significantly. The bank noted a change in accounting policy affecting profit figures and highlighted a stable capital adequacy ratio above 16%.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 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 (63/100). Lens Score 37/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, news18, businessstandard, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–70/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 22 Oct, 08:16 am. Other outlets followed.