IDFC First Bank deposit growth returning to 20%, credit costs falling, no West Asia impact yet: V Vaidyanathan
IDFC First Bank's MD & CEO, V. Vaidyanathan, indicated that the bank's deposit growth is returning to 20% and credit costs are falling. He also clarified that the bank has not yet experienced any significant impact from the West Asia situation.
Apr 27 2026 16:04:00
IDFC First Bank shares jump over 3% as Q4 net profit rises 5%, NII up 16% to Rs 5,677 crore
IDFC First Bank reported a 5% increase in Q4 FY26 net profit and a 16% rise in Net Interest Income (NII) to ₹5,677 crore. The bank also demonstrated strong loan and deposit expansion, coupled with improved asset quality.
Apr 27 2026 08:04:00
IDFC First Bank shares in focus as Q4 net profit rises 5%, NII up 16% to Rs 5,677 crore
IDFC First Bank reported a 5% year-on-year increase in Q4 FY26 net profit to ₹319 crore, with Net Interest Income rising 16% to ₹5,677 crore. Asset quality improved as Gross NPA declined to 1.61% and Net NPA to 0.48%, and provisions decreased significantly. However, operating profit was sharply impacted by a ₹483 crore post-tax expense related to a fraud at its Chandigarh branch.
Apr 27 2026 08:04:00
Microfinance stress under control, deposit rates likely to remain unchanged: V Vaidyanathan, IDFC First Bank
IDFC First Bank's CEO, V Vaidyanathan, stated that microfinance stress is now under control and largely behind the bank. He expects net interest margins to improve beyond 5.8% in FY26 due to easing deposit costs, with deposit rates likely to remain unchanged. The bank is focusing on growth in mortgage, vehicle, and consumer loans, while also expanding its rural banking and priority sector loan book.
Apr 27 2026 05:04:00
IDFC First Bank Limited
IDFC FIRST Bank's Board approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 27, 2026. Mr. Singh previously led HR for Retail Banking and brings over 24 years of experience. Former CHRO, Mr. Adrian Andrade, will now handle strategic projects.
Apr 25 2026 17:04:00
IDFC First Bank Limited
IDFC FIRST Bank's Board approved the appointment of Mr. Pankaj Singh as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective April 27, 2026. Mr. Singh previously led HR for Retail Banking and brings over 24 years of experience. Former CHRO, Mr. Adrian Andrade, will now handle strategic projects.
Apr 25 2026 17:04:00
IDFC First Bank Limited
IDFC First Bank's board recommended a final dividend of ₹0.25 per equity share for FY26 in its meeting on April 25, 2026. Record date and AGM date will be decided in subsequent meetings.
Apr 25 2026 17:04:00
IDFC First Bank Q4: Asset quality improves; provisions fall to two-year low
IDFC First Bank reported a 58% year-on-year decline in standalone net profit to ₹304 crore for Q4 FY25, missing market expectations. This profit drop was primarily due to a sharp rise in bad loans within its microfinance portfolio, leading to provisions (excluding tax) doubling to ₹1,450 crore. Despite this, the bank's Net Interest Income grew 10% to ₹4,907 crore, and asset quality ratios marginally improved with Gross NPA at 1.87% and Net NPA at 0.53%. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹0.25 per equity share, pending shareholder approval.
Apr 25 2026 16:04:00
IDFC First Bank Ltd - 539437 - Corporate Action-Board approves Dividend
IDFC First Bank's board recommended a dividend of ₹0.25 per equity share for FY26. This is 2.50% of the ₹10 face value, subject to shareholder approval.
Apr 25 2026 16:04:00
IDFC First Bank Limited
IDFC FIRST Bank Board recommended a dividend of ₹0.25 per equity share for FY2025-26. This translates to 2.50% of the ₹10 face value and awaits shareholder approval at the AGM.
Apr 25 2026 16:04:00
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