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Bajaj Finance Q2 Profit Rises 28.7% to ₹6,367 Crore on Strong Loan Growth
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What Happened?
Bajaj Finance reported a 28.7% increase in quarterly profit, reaching ₹6,367 crore for Q2 ended September 30, driven by strong loan demand.
Key points
- Consolidated profit after tax rose to ₹6,367 crore from ₹4,948 crore a year earlier.
- Assets under management grew 26% year-on-year in the September quarter.
- Gold loans doubled year-on-year, while rural consumer finance grew 63%.
- Net interest income increased by 24% to ₹13,335 crore.
- Gross non-performing asset ratio improved to 1.06% from 1.24% a year earlier.
Key insights
- The growth in gold loans may attract more customers seeking financial security.
- Improved asset quality could enhance investor confidence in Bajaj Finance.
- Sustained demand for consumer financing may lead to further expansion in loan offerings.
Why it matters
The profit increase indicates strong demand for loans, which could affect the company's future growth.
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Bajaj Finance· Company₹6,367 crore· CurrencySeptember 30· Date
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