Kotak Mahindra Bank Q2 Profit Rises as Margins Narrow Amid FCNR-B Deposit Impact
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported a 26-29% rise in consolidated and standalone net profits for Q2 FY27, driven by strong loan growth, higher net interest income, and lower provisions. However, net interest margins narrowed by about 23 basis points due to significant mobilisation of foreign currency non-resident (FCNR-B) deposits under the RBI's concessional swap facility. The bank deployed part of these funds as loans and used them to reduce high-cost borrowings. Despite margin pressure, management expects margins to stabilize in coming quarters, supported by repo rate hikes and ongoing loan repricing.
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