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By Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ)
Kotak Mahindra Bank's net profit rose 26% YoY to ₹4,123 crore in Q1 FY27. NII grew 9% to ₹7,928 crore. Gross NPA improved to 1.18% and provisions fell 45% YoY to ₹668 crore, reflecting stronger asset quality.
The Kotak Mahindra Bank share price was trading at ₹380.75 as of 12:00 PM on July 20, 2026, down 2% for the day. The share price touched an intraday high of ₹383.00 and a low of ₹376.10. Trading volume stood at 160 lakh shares, compared with the 30-day average of 170 lakh shares. The session came as the bank reported a strong set of numbers for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, approved at a board meeting held on July 18, 2026.
Kotak Mahindra Bank's standalone net profit rose 26% YoY to ₹4,123 crore in Q1 FY27 from ₹3,282 crore in Q1 FY26 and was 2% higher sequentially from ₹4,027 crore in Q4 FY26.
A significant driver of the profit improvement was a sharp fall in provisions. Provisions declined 45% YoY to ₹668 crore from ₹1,208 crore in Q1 FY26. The credit cost ratio on an annualised basis fell to 0.27%, compared with 0.93% in Q1 FY26, marking a substantial easing in the credit environment relative to a year earlier.
Net interest income (NII) grew 9% YoY to ₹7,928 crore from ₹7,259 crore in Q1 FY26. The net interest margin (NIM) came in at 4.53% for Q1 FY27, compared with 4.65% in Q1 FY26 and 4.67% in Q4 FY26. While the NIM has moderated slightly over the past year, this has largely been offset by a meaningful fall in the cost of funds to 4.46% from 5.01% a year ago, indicating that the bank's funding costs have responded to the broader rate environment.
Operating expenses grew at a more controlled pace of 8% YoY to ₹5,135 crore, bringing the CAR down to 2.66% from 2.83% in Q1 FY26. Operating profit for the quarter rose 10% YoY to ₹6,131 crore.
The net advances grew by 15% YoY to ₹5,12,249 crore as of June 30, 2026, whereas total deposits witnessed a growth of 12% YoY to ₹5,72,820 crore. The CASA ratio for the period ending June 30, 2026, was 40.3%, whereas last year the same was 40.9%. The total customer base of the bank was 5 crore as of June 30.
The gross NPAs as a percentage of the gross advances increased from 1.48% to 1.18% on 30th June 2026 compared to a year ago. On the other hand, the Net NPAs decreased from 0.34% to 0.27%. For the quarter, slippages decreased by 27%, amounting to ₹1,321 crore. The CAR of the bank under Basel III was 22.8%, and the CET1 ratio was 22.4%.
Kotak Mahindra Bank is one of India's leading private sector banks, offering a wide range of financial products and services across retail banking, corporate banking, treasury, and wealth management. The bank has an expansive network and caters to over 5 crores of customers. The financial services group has subsidiaries engaged in life insurance, general insurance, asset management, and securities broking.
Kotak Mahindra Bank's Q1 FY27 results present a picture of broad-based improvement: profit growth, easing credit costs, and a meaningful reduction in stressed assets. The 26% rise in standalone net profit reflects an improving credit cycle, driven more by lower provisions than by dramatic revenue expansion. With NIM holding above 4.5% and deposit and loan growth running in double digits, the bank's operational performance through the first quarter of FY27 provides a reasonably firm base for the rest of the year.
Source: Dalal Street Investment Journal (DSIJ), BSE, NSE
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