Bank of Baroda Reports 72% YoY Decline in Q1 FY27 Standalone Profit Despite Improved Asset Quality; Here's Why

On Friday, Indian equity benchmark indices traded lower, with the benchmark Nifty 50 index declining 102.15 points, or 0.43 per cent, to 23,767.45. Despite the weak market sentiment, Bank of Baroda share price gained 1.36 per cent to Rs 246.45 after the public sector lender announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Bank of Baroda Q1 FY27 Financial Performance

On a standalone basis, total income increased to Rs 36,681.09 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 35,766.02 crore in the corresponding quarter last year. Interest earned rose to Rs 33,210.72 crore from Rs 31,091.49 crore.  

However, net profit declined 71.85 per cent YoY to Rs 1,278.39 crore, compared with Rs 4,541.36 crore in Q1 FY26. Profit before Tax fell to Rs 1,803.99 crore from Rs 6,269.53 crore a year earlier, primarily due to a one-time exceptional charge recognised during the quarter. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at Rs 2.47, compared with Rs 8.78 in the year-ago period.

One-Time Settlement Impacts Profit

During the quarter, Bank of Baroda recognised an exceptional item of Rs 5,680.23 crore relating to the settlement of legal proceedings involving NMC Health PLC, NMC Healthcare Ltd and NMC Holding Ltd. Under the settlement agreement, the bank agreed to pay USD 600 million, which was paid on July 1, 2026, resulting in the exceptional charge being debited to the profit and loss account for the quarter. Following the settlement, the legal proceedings against the bank before the Abu Dhabi Global Market Court and the High Court of Justice of England and Wales have been discontinued.
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Asset Quality Improves

The bank continued to strengthen its asset quality during the quarter. Gross NPA ratio improved to 1.99 per cent as of June 30, 2026, compared with 2.28 per cent a year ago, while Net NPA ratio declined to 0.50 per cent from 0.60 per cent. The Provision Coverage Ratio (including technically written-off accounts) stood at 93.28 per cent, reflecting the bank's prudent provisioning policy. The bank also maintained a healthy Capital Adequacy Ratio of 16.30 per cent, with a CET-1 ratio of 13.90 per cent under Basel III norms.

About Bank of Baroda

Bank of Baroda is one of India's leading public sector banks, offering a comprehensive range of banking and financial services across retail, corporate, treasury and international banking. The bank has an extensive domestic and overseas presence, supported by subsidiaries, joint ventures and associate companies across multiple countries.

The bank serves individuals, MSMEs, corporates and government institutions through a wide branch network and digital banking platforms. It continues to focus on strengthening asset quality, expanding credit growth and enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining a strong capital position.

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