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UCO Bank reported a 24% year-on-year increase in Q4 FY25 net profit at Rs.653 crore, supported by steady income growth and higher recoveries. The bank declared a Rs.0.39 dividend and outlined equity raising plans to meet public shareholding norms.
UCO Bank posted a strong Q4 FY25 performance with net profit rising 24% year-on-year to Rs.653 crore, compared to Rs.526 crore in the same period last year. The growth was driven by improved core income, higher recoveries, and controlled asset quality.
Net interest income increased 23.4% YoY to Rs.2,698 crore, while other income grew 23.7% to Rs.1,392 crore. Operating profit also rose 23.5% to Rs.4,090 crore. Net interest margin (NIM) for the quarter stood at 3%, down slightly from 3.17% in the previous quarter but near the 3.03% seen in Q4 FY24. Full-year NIM improved to 3.08%, up from 2.92% in FY24.
The bank made significant progress on recoveries, securing Rs.964 crore from written-off accounts in Q4, compared to Rs.322 crore a year ago. Cash recovery and upgrades from on-book accounts stood at Rs.345 crore.
Asset quality improved with gross NPA ratio falling 77 basis points YoY to 2.69%, while net NPA stood at 0.50%, down 39 basis points. The board declared a dividend of Rs.0.39 per share (3.90%) for FY25.
Q4 FY25 net profit increased 24% YoY to Rs.653 crore.
Net interest income grew 23.4% to Rs.2,698 crore.
Other income rose 23.7% to Rs.1,392 crore.
Operating profit climbed 23.5% to Rs.4,090 crore.
Net interest margin stood at 3% for Q4; FY25 NIM at 3.08%.
Recovery from written-off accounts rose to Rs.964 crore.
Gross NPA fell to 2.69%; Net NPA declined to 0.50%.
Gross advances rose 17.7% YoY to Rs.2.20 lakh crore.
Deposits grew 11.6% YoY to Rs.2.94 lakh crore.
Final dividend of Rs.0.39 per share declared for FY25.
UCO Bank’s management cited strong recoveries, business expansion, and improved income quality as key drivers of the robust Q4 performance. With gross advances crossing Rs.2.20 lakh crore and NIM stabilising, the bank aims to continue focusing on profitable growth and operational efficiency.
For FY26, the bank provided a guidance of 12–14% loan growth and 10–12% deposit growth. The bank also approved an equity raising plan to offload 270 crore shares, bringing the government’s holding down from 91% to 75%, in line with SEBI's minimum public shareholding norms. The capital infusion, estimated at over Rs.8,300 crore based on current prices, may be executed via QIP, FPO, or OFS.
Public sector banks continue to benefit from improving credit demand and lower slippages. UCO Bank’s focus on recoveries, stable margins, and capital raising aligns with broader sector trends aimed at compliance and growth. Strong retail credit, government-led capex, and recovery in MSME lending are expected to support public sector banks’ performance in FY26.
Metric | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | FY25 | FY24 |
Net profit (Rs. crore) | 653 | 526 | – | – |
Net interest income (Rs. crore) | 2,698 | 2,188 | – | – |
Other income (Rs. crore) | 1,392 | 1,125 | – | – |
Operating profit (Rs. crore) | 4,090 | 3,312 | – | – |
Net interest margin (NIM) (%) | 3.00% | 3.03% | 3.08% | 2.92% |
Gross NPA (%) | 2.69% | 3.46% | – | – |
Net NPA (%) | 0.50% | 0.89% | – | – |
Advances (Rs. lakh crore) | – | – | 2.20 | 1.87 |
Deposits (Rs. lakh crore) | – | – | 2.94 | 2.63 |
Dividend per share (Rs.) | 0.39 | – | 0.39 | – |
Source: UCO Bank Ltd – Board Meeting Outcome and Audited Q4 FY25 Financial Results
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