January 31, 2025 – IndusInd Bank reported a 39% decline in its net profit for the third quarter of FY25, posting Rs 1,402 crore compared to Rs 2,301 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.
The decline in profitability was in line with analysts’ expectations. The bank’s net profit for the October-December 2024 quarter was anticipated to fall 38.6% year-on-year, to around Rs 1,411 crore, while its Net Interest Income (NII) was expected to grow by 10% to Rs 5,833 crore.
Financial Performance Highlights:
- Net Interest Income (NII) stood at Rs 5,228 crore, registering a 1.2% decline from Rs 5,295 crore in the same quarter last year.
- Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) increased to Rs 8,375 crore, rising to 2.25% of total assets, compared to Rs 6,279 crore and 1.92% in the year-ago period.
- Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) were recorded at Rs 2,496 crore, or 0.68% of total assets, up from Rs 1,864 crore and 0.57% last year.
Despite the dip in profits and rising asset quality concerns, IndusInd Bank‘s share price closed 4% higher at Rs 995.20 on the NSE on January 31, reflecting a positive market reaction.
Management Insights:
The bank’s management announced that a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be appointed within the next 90 to 120 days, signaling a potential leadership shift in the financial management team.
Outlook:
The decline in net profit and increased non-performing assets (NPAs) have raised concerns among investors. However, the positive market response to the share price increase and the management’s efforts to appoint a new CFO suggest that the bank is focusing on strategic improvements. Investors will closely monitor the bank’s efforts to address asset quality issues and its future growth trajectory in the upcoming quarters.
