HDFC Bank Q4 profit rises 9.1% to Rs 19.2k crore

NEW DELHI: HDFC Bank, the nation’s largest personal lender, has recorded a web profit of Rs 19,221 crore in the course of the fourth quarter of final monetary 12 months, up 9.1% from Rs 17,616 crore a 12 months in the past, whereas full-year web profit rose to Rs 74,671 crore from Rs 67,347 crore, a rise of 10.9%. The board beneficial a remaining dividend of Rs 13 per share (Re 1 face worth) for FY26, taking the whole payout to Rs 15.50 per share.In a submit outcomes earnings name, HDFC Bank MD & CEO stated that the financial institution is rooting for interim chairman Keki Mistry to keep on past the threemonth interval however there are specific processes even earlier than the suggestions might be made to the regulator. Mistry was appointed interim chairman final month within the wake of the sudden resignation of ex-chairman Atanu Chakraborty citing conflicts over values and ethics which have been denied by the financial institution. On misselling, Jagdishan stated issues stem from a “wrong perception”, stressing the financial institution has had robust guardrails in place since 2015- 16 for promoting third-party merchandise. He stated these embrace pre-verification, geotagging and video affirmation to guarantee prospects perceive merchandise and aren’t coerced, together with clear exclusions that bar gross sales to sure segments comparable to marginal debtors and really senior residents, including that the processes are sturdy and could also be disclosed publicly over time. Meanwhile, ICICI Bank full 12 months web profit crossed the Rs 50,000 crore milestone for the primary time. The second largest personal financial institution reported anet profit of Rs 13,701.7 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, up 8.5% from Rs 12,629.6 crore within the year-ago interval following an enchancment in asset high quality. The fullyear web profit for FY26 rose 6.2% to Rs 50,146.6 crore from Rs 47,227 crore in FY25. The board has beneficial a dividend of Rs 12 per share. The financial institution reported a web curiosity earnings of Rs 22,979.1 crore in contrast with Rs 21,192.9 crore, an increase of 8.4%. YES Bank reported a web profit of Rs 1,068 crore for the March 2026 quarter, up 44.8% from Rs 738 crore a 12 months earlier, supported by decrease credit score prices and improved working efficiency. For the complete 12 months, web profit rose 44.5% to Rs 3,476 crore, whereas return on property improved to 0.8% from 0.6% within the earlier 12 months. In his maiden earnings name, the financial institution’s new managing director and CEO Vinay Tonse outlined a technique centered on profitability, asset high quality and disciplined growth because the financial institution leverages its enhancing steadiness sheet and strategic funding by Japan’s SMBC. Tonse stated his preliminary evaluation factors to a “strong alignment of purpose across stakeholders” and a financial institution that has stabilised after a protracted restructuring section. “We will build on what is working well, strengthen areas that require more attention and pursue growth that is thoughtful, calibrated and sustainable,” the managing director stated.