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YES Bank Q2 Profit Rises 65% Driven by NII Growth
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What Happened?
YES Bank reported a 65% increase in standalone net profit to ₹1,080 crore for Q2 FY27, driven by higher net interest income and lower provisions. The impact of a recent Supreme Court ruling on AT1 bonds is not yet reflected.
Key points
- Net profit for Q2 FY27 is ₹1,080 crore, up from ₹654 crore a year ago.
- Net profit for the first half of FY27 rose 47.8% to ₹2,151 crore.
- The Supreme Court upheld a ruling affecting ₹8,415 crore in AT1 bonds.
- Operating profit before provisions increased 29.4% year-on-year to ₹1,678 crore.
- Gross non-performing assets (GNPA) improved to ₹3,875 crore from ₹4,055 crore a year ago.
Key insights
- The Supreme Court ruling may lead to a substantial financial adjustment for the bank.
- Investors may need to reassess the bank's risk profile following the AT1 bond ruling.
- The growth in net interest income suggests a positive trend in lending activities.
Why it matters
The bank's profit growth indicates improved financial health, but the AT1 bond ruling could have significant future implications.
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Business Standard
