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Bank of Baroda adjusts growth targets, reducing deposit growth to 9-11% and loan growth to 11-13% for FY25 to sustain a margin of 3.15% amidst improved asset quality.
In a strategic move, the Bank of Baroda has revised its deposit and loan growth forecasts for the financial year. The public sector lender has adjusted its deposit growth target to 9-11% from an earlier forecast of 10-12%. Similarly, its loan growth projection has been modified from 12-14% to 11-13%. This recalibration aligns with the bank’s goal to sustain its profit margins, which reached 3.10% this quarter, slightly below its target range.
Bank of Baroda’s financial results for the second quarter of FY25 reflect steady performance. The bank’s net profit reached ₹5,238 crore, marking a 23.2% increase from ₹4,253 crore in the same quarter last year. Net interest income rose by 7.3%, amounting to ₹11,622 crore compared to ₹10,831 crore in Q2 FY24. Additionally, non-interest income saw a notable rise of 24.2%, contributing to an overall 18.2% increase in operating profit, which totalled ₹9,477 crore for the quarter.
These figures indicate the bank's efforts to stabilise its financial margins while meeting profit expectations. With the revised growth targets, Bank of Baroda aims to maintain a balanced approach that upholds its profitability goals.
In recent quarters, the Bank of Baroda has focused on asset quality improvement. The gross non-performing assets (GNPA) ratio has consistently trended downward, supported by steady recovery efforts. For this quarter, the bank achieved significant recoveries of ₹2,500 crore, notably higher than its regular quarterly target of ₹750-800 crore. This was primarily driven by settlements under the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) framework.
The bank’s slippage ratio remains within its desired range, maintaining stability. The current slippage for the quarter amounts to ₹2,700-2,800 crore, with a large portion comprising accounts under ₹5 crore. For unsecured personal loans, slippage amounted to only ₹200 crore, reinforcing the bank’s cautious approach to managing risk within this segment.
Bank of Baroda’s margin guidance for the upcoming quarters is targeted at 3.15% plus or minus 5 basis points. The bank anticipates a possible moderation in deposit costs as liquidity conditions stabilise, which could aid in sustaining its profit margins. If favourable economic conditions persist, this margin target is expected to remain achievable.
The revised growth targets and improved asset quality signal a cautious yet resilient approach by Bank of Baroda, aimed at balancing growth with profitability. The Bank of Baroda share price may see stable support from investors as the bank strengthens its financial position amidst market fluctuations.
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