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    I O B

    IOB
    Financial Services·20 Jul 2026
    Management Summary

    Indian Overseas Bank delivered strong Q1 FY27 results, driven by robust credit growth, improved asset quality, and expanding margins. Net profit surged by 49.32% YoY to INR 1,659 crores, while operating profit grew 14.21%. The bank significantly reduced its GNPA and NNPA percentages to 1.33% and 0.18% respectively, alongside a healthy 22.75% YoY growth in advances. Management expressed confidence in sustaining profitability and asset quality, with strategic focus on CASA, digital initiatives, and capital raising plans.

    Highlights

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    • Net profit for Q1 FY27 was INR 1,659 crores, a 49.32% year-on-year increase from INR 1,111 crores in Q1 FY26.

    • Operating profit reached INR 2,693 crores, registering a 14.21% year-on-year growth.

    • Gross NPA percentage reduced by 64 bps YoY to 1.33% and Net NPA percentage reduced by 14 bps YoY to 0.18%.

    • Total advances grew 22.75% year-on-year to INR 3,22,132 crores.

    • Return on Assets (RoA) stood at 1.41% for the quarter, a 27 bps increase compared to June 2025, and Return on Equity (RoE) increased 369 bps to 22.69%.

    Key financials

    Single quarter

    30 metrics
    1. 01Net Profit₹1,659 Cr+49.3%YoY
    2. 02Operating Profit₹2,693 Cr+14.2%YoY
    3. 03Business Mix₹6.98L Cr+17.7%YoY
    4. 04CASA (Absolute)₹1.54L Cr+6.6%YoY
    5. 05CASA Ratio (Domestic)41.5%

    Capital allocation

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    CategoryHeadline
    M&A

    GIFT City branch

    Other · pending regulatory

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetPriority
    Profitability
    Net Profit
    increasing
    		High
    Profitability
    Return on Assets (RoA)
    above 1.20%
    		High
    Profitability
    Return on Assets (RoA)
    around 1.46%
    		Medium
    Profitability
    Return on Assets (RoA)
    1.4% to 1.5%
    		High
    Margin
    Net Interest Margin (NIM)
    3.3% to 3.4%
    		High
    Margin
    Net Interest Margin (NIM)
    3.3% to 3.40%
    		High
    Credit Growth
    Corporate Loan Book Growth
    12% to 13%
    		Medium
    Credit Growth
    Total Credit Growth
    13% to 14%
    		High
    International Operations
    GIFT City Book
    $500 million
    		Medium
    Deposits
    FCNR Deposits
    $600 million to $650 million
    		Medium
    Capital Raising
    Equity Capital Raise
    INR 5,000 crores
    		Medium
    Capital Raising
    Tier 2 Bonds
    INR 1,000 crores
    		Medium
    Asset Quality
    Credit Cost
    0.35% to 0.40%
    		High
    Growth
    Assets and Liabilities Growth
    13% to 14%
    		High

    What to watch in Q2 FY27

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    GIFT City branch operationalization and book building

    by end of FY27
    CurrentApproval received, physical existence in ~2 months
    TargetOperational and progress towards $500 million book

    Why it matters

    Indicates progress on international expansion and new revenue streams.

    So we got this approval around 3 to 4 months back, and we have started the process of opening it. Maybe in another 2 months, it will come into physical existence. We will start the process. And we are looking to build a book of around 500 million by the end of this financial year through this GIFT City branch.

    Risks & concerns

    3
    RiskSeverity

    Sustainability of high profitability

    Analyst questioned if the current high profitability, driven by certain factors, can be sustained in coming quarters. Management expressed confidence in maintaining it based on NII growth and routine activities. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Impact of West Asia crisis on credit quality

    Analyst asked about potential pressure on smaller accounts or SMEs due to the West Asia crisis. Management stated no such signs or struggles have been observed so far. — Analyst downplayed

    low

    Sustaining high performance level

    Analyst noted the bank has reached a very good level of performance and asked about the outlook for sustaining or bettering it, acknowledging it as a challenge. Management outlined strategies for consistency. — Analyst acknowledged

    medium

    Q&A highlights

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    “In fact, if you look at last 8 to 9 quarters numbers, these 2 parameters are there in all quarters. PSLC sale income. And so this isintegral part of non interest income. And that will continue, of course, it is stable, and it will continue going forward also.”

    Analyst questioned if these significant income components are one-off or sustainable, management confirmed they are routine and stable.

    asked by Ashok Ajmera

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strong Profitability and Growth Highlights

    Indian Overseas Bank reported a net profit of INR 1,659 crores for Q1 FY27, marking a significant 49.32% year-on-year increase from INR 1,111 crores in Q1 FY26. The operating profit also saw a healthy growth of 14.21% year-on-year, reaching INR 2,693 crores. The bank's total business mix expanded by 17.72% year-on-year to INR 6,98,325 crores, driven by a 22.75% increase in total advances to INR 3,22,132 crores and a 13.72% growth in total deposits to INR 3,76,193 crores.

    02

    Improved Asset Quality and Provisioning

    The bank demonstrated significant improvement in asset quality, with Gross NPA reducing to 1.33% (down 64 bps YoY from 1.97%) and Net NPA falling to 0.18% (down 14 bps YoY from 0.32%). Gross NPA in absolute terms decreased from INR 5,178 crores to INR 4,292 crores, and Net NPA from INR 816 crores to INR 588 crores. The slippage ratio for the quarter was notably low at 0.06%, down from 0.10% in Q1 FY26, and the Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) improved to 97.67%.

    03

    Robust Margins and Capital Adequacy

    Net Interest Margin (NIM) showed positive momentum, with global NIM at 3.37% (up 12 bps QoQ) and domestic NIM at 3.48%. The bank's Return on Assets (RoA) improved to 1.41% for the quarter, a 27 bps increase from June 2025, and Return on Equity (RoE) surged by 369 bps to 22.69%. Capital adequacy remains strong at 19.36%, well above the regulatory requirement of 11.50%, providing a solid foundation for future growth.

    04

    Deposit Franchise Strength and Cost Management

    The bank's CASA (Current Account Savings Account) in absolute terms grew by 6.61% year-on-year to INR 1,54,415 crores, with a domestic CASA ratio of 41.45% and global CASA ratio of 41.05%. Management highlighted aggressive focus on CASA and reduced reliance on high-cost bulk deposits, which contributed to an improvement in the cost of deposits, declining by approximately 10 basis points quarter-on-quarter.

    05

    Digital Transformation and Operational Efficiency

    IOB has made significant strides in digital adoption, with approximately 96% of total transactions now happening digitally, and only 2-3% being over-the-counter. About 75% of customer onboarding is also digital. The bank has revamped its digital products and processes, enabling features like instant loan applications and sanctions within 10 minutes, and digital locker allotments in 2 minutes, enhancing efficiency and customer experience.

    06

    Strategic Capital Raising and International Expansion

    The Board has approved a capital raising plan of INR 5,000 crores through equity and INR 1,000 crores through Tier 2 bonds, expected to be executed in Q3 or Q4 FY27 in multiple tranches. Additionally, the bank received approval for a GIFT City branch and plans to make it physically operational within two months, aiming to build a business book of around $500 million by the end of the current financial year. The bank also targets to double its FCNR deposits to $600-$650 million by September.

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