Results     04-Aug-24
Analysis
Bank of India
Asset quality improves, healthy loan growth
Bank of India has reported 10% growth in net profit at Rs 1702.73 crore for the quarter ended June 2024 (Q1FY2025). The bank has recorded 6% growth in net interest income (NII), while the core fee income of the bank rose 4% in Q1FY2025. The Net Interest Margin (NIM) of the bank improved to 3.07% in Q1FY2025 compared to 3.03% in the corresponding quarter of previous year.

On business front, the bank as has posted 12% growth in business with strong 16% surge in loan book. The asset quality of the bank was stable in Q1FY2025. Bank has witnessed increase in the credit to deposit ratio to 78.5% at end June 2024 from 74.4% at end June 2023. CASA ratio of the bank has declined to 42.7% at end June 2024 from 44.7% at end June 2023.

Asset quality improves: The bank has further improved asset quality in Q1FY2025.

The fresh slippages of loans declined to Rs 1930 crore in Q1FY2025 compared with 2038 crore in previous quarter and Rs 2549 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

The recoveries of NPAs stood at Rs 1201 crore, upgradations at Rs 884 crore and the write-off of loans were at Rs 1312 crore in Q1FY2025.

The standard restructured loan book of the bank declined to Rs 6398 crore end June 2024.

Provision coverage ratio improved to 92.11% at end June 2024 compared to 90.59% a quarter ago and 89.52% a year ago.

The capital adequacy ratio of the bank stood at 16.2% with Tier I ratio at 14.3% at end June 2024.

The risk weighted assets of the bank has increased 16% YoY to Rs 425610 crore end June 2024,

Asset Quality Indicators: Bank of India

 

Jun-24

Mar-24

Dec-23

Sep-23

Jun-23

Variation

QoQ

YoY

Gross NPA (Rs Crore)

27715.76

29182.77

30237.15

31718.78

34582.01

-5

-20

Net NPA (Rs Crore)

5701.83

6845.25

7627.16

7978.26

8118.68

-17

-30

% Gross NPA

4.62

4.98

5.35

5.84

6.67

-36

-205

% Net NPA

0.99

1.22

1.41

1.54

1.65

-23

-66

% PCR

92.11

90.59

89.95

89.58

89.52

152

259

% CRAR - Basel III

16.18

16.96

16.06

15.63

15.60

-78

58

% CRAR - Tier I - Basel III

14.29

15.62

13.88

13.35

13.80

-133

49

Variation in basis points for figures given in percentages and in % for figures in Rs crore

 

Business Highlights:

Healthy business growth: The business of the bank has increased 12% YoY to Rs 1364661 crore end June 2024, driven by 16% surge in advances to Rs 600264 crore. Deposits rose 10% to Rs 764397 crore at end June 2024.

CASA deposits ratio declines: The CASA deposits of the bank rose 6% YoY to Rs 274973 crore at end June 2024. The CASA ratio declined to 42.7% at end June 2024 compared to 44.7% at end June 2023, while declined from 43.2% a quarter ago. The term deposits have increased 13% to Rs 372944 crore end June 2024. Overseas deposits have increased 9% to Rs 116479 crore end June 2024.

Strong loan growth: Advances growth was driven by retail loans rising 20% YoY to Rs 115183 crore at end June 2024, while credit to agriculture increased 22% to Rs 88977 crore and MSME 13% to Rs 80486 crore at end June 2024. The corporate credit has moved up 15% to Rs 223523 crore end June 2024. The overseas credit rose 8% to Rs 92095 crore end June 2024.

Investment book of the bank increased 15% YoY to Rs 233357 crore at end June 2024. The SLR book moved up 18% to Rs 190251 crore, while non SLR book rose 1% to Rs 42836 crore at end June 2024. The AFS book dipped 34% to Rs 31618 crore, while HTM book rose 8% to Rs 166674 crore at end June 2024. The duration of the AFS investment portfolio stood at 2.54 years end June 2024 compared with 1.55 years at end June 2023.

Margins improve: The bank has showed 60 bps YoY jump in cost of deposits to 4.82%, while yield on advances increased 50 bps YoY to 8.60% in Q1FY2025. Thus, the NIM has improved 4 bps YoY, while rose 15 bps qoq to 3.07%

Branch expansion: The bank has added 7 branches and 4 ATMs in Q1FY2025, taking overall tally to 5177 branches and 8234 ATM`s end June 2024.

Book value of the bank stood at Rs 136.6 per share at end June 2024, while the adjusted book value (net of NNPA and 25% of restructured advances) was Rs 120.5 per share at end June 2024.

Quarterly Performance

NII rise marginally: Bank has recorded 18% increase in the interest earned at Rs 16938.02 crore, while interest expenses increased 26% to Rs 10662.21 crore in Q1FY2025. NII improved 6% to Rs 6275.81 crore in the quarter ended June 2024.

Moderate growth in core fee income: Bank has posted strong 4% growth in core fee income to Rs 369 crore, while the recoveries and other income moved up 10% to Rs 202 crore. However, the other non-interest income declined 24% to Rs 702 crore, causing 11% dip in the overall non-interest income to Rs 1302 crore in the quarter ended June 2024.

Expenses ratio rises: The operating expenses of the bank increased 8% to Rs 3900.50 crore, as other expenses moved up 14% to Rs 1555.71 crore, while employee expenses increased 4% to Rs 2344.79 crore in Q1FY2025. Cost to income ratio rose to 51.5% in Q1FY2025 compared with 49.1% in Q1FY2024, causing 2% decline in the Operating Profit to Rs 3677.31 crore.

Provisions and contingencies jump: The bank has showed 57% decline in provisions to Rs 1293.26 crore. The loan loss provisions increased 56% to Rs 1216 crore, while investment provisions and standard asset provisions jumped 223% to Rs 359 crore. The bank has written back investment provisions of Rs 292 crore in Q1FY2025.

Effective tax rate declined to 28.6% in Q1FY2025 from 47.0% in Q1FY2024. Net Profit rose by 10% YoY to Rs 1702.73 crore during quarter ended June 2024.

Financial Performance FY2024:

Bank has posted 57% increase in net profit to Rs 6317.92 crore in the year ended March 2024 (FY2024). The net interest income increased 14% to Rs 23052.92 crore, while non-interest income fell 14% to Rs 6094.85 crore, pushing up net total income by 6% to Rs 29147.77 crore in FY2024. The operating expenses increased 8% to Rs 15079.16 crore, while provision and contingencies dipped 45% to Rs 3969.54 crore, allowing profit before tax to increase 62% to Rs 10099.07 crore in FY2024. The cost-to-income ratio rose to 51.7% in FY2024 compared to 51.1% in FY2023. An effective tax rate increased to 37.4% in FY2024 compared to 35.4% in FY2023. The net profit has increased 57% to Rs 6317.92 crore in FY2024.

Bank of India: Results

Particulars

2406 (3)

2306 (3)

Var %

2403 (12)

2303 (12)

Var %

Interest Earned

16938.02

14358.63

18

60709.49

47647.72

27

Interest Expended

10662.21

8444.60

26

37656.57

27372.82

38

Net Interest Income

6275.81

5914.03

6

23052.92

20274.90

14

Other Income

1302.00

1462.45

-11

6094.85

7099.89

-14

Net Total Income

7577.81

7376.48

3

29147.77

27374.79

6

Operating Expenses

3900.50

3624.53

8

15079.16

13982.17

8

Operating Profits

3677.31

3751.95

-2

14068.61

13392.62

5

Provisions & Contingencies

1293.26

824.16

57

3969.54

7163.31

-45

Profit Before Tax

2384.05

2927.79

-19

10099.07

6229.31

62

EO

0.00

0.00

-

0.00

0.00

-

PBT after EO

2384.05

2927.79

-19

10099.07

6229.31

62

Provision for tax

681.32

1376.72

-51

3781.15

2206.37

71

PAT

1702.73

1551.07

10

6317.92

4022.94

57

EPS*(Rs)

15.0

13.6

 

13.9

8.8

 

Adj BV (Rs)

120.5

104.7

 

117.3

100.9

 

* Annualized on current equity of Rs 4552.67 crore. Face Value: Rs 10, Figures in Rs crore

Source: Capitaline Corporate Database

 

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