Federal Bank Q2 profit jumps 45% to record Rs 1,386 crore; gross NPA falls to 1.32%
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Federal Bank posted a record Q2 FY27 net profit of Rs 1,386 crore on October 16, 2026, up 45% a year, as net interest income rose 26% and gross NPA fell to 1.32%.
What Happened
Federal Bank reported its highest-ever quarterly profit on Friday, October 16, 2026, with standalone net profit for July to September 2026 (Q2 FY27) rising 45.1% from a year earlier to Rs 1,386.09 crore. Net interest income, the difference between what the bank earns on loans and pays on deposits, climbed 26.38% to Rs 3,153.40 crore. Asset quality improved sharply: the gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio fell to 1.32% from 1.83% a year ago, and the net NPA ratio dropped to 0.17% from 0.48%. Profit was also up about 17.8% from the previous quarter.
Key Facts
- Standalone net profit: Rs 1,386.09 crore, up 45.1% year on year and about 17.8% on the quarter.
- Year-ago profit was Rs 955 crore, when provisions on unsecured loans had pulled earnings down.
- Net interest income: Rs 3,153.40 crore, up 26.38%.
- Net interest margin: 3.32%, up 26 basis points year on year; management said FCNR-related activity caused some volatility in this figure.
- Gross NPA: 1.32%, down from 1.83% a year ago and 1.52% in the previous quarter.
- Net NPA: 0.17%, down from 0.48% a year ago.
- Capital adequacy ratio: 16.84% at the end of September 2026.
Why It Matters
A 45% jump in profit is partly flattered by a weak base: a year earlier, profit had fallen to Rs 955 crore because of higher provisions for unsecured loans. But the improvement is not only about the base. Net interest income grew by more than a quarter, which shows core lending is earning more, and the margin widened, which suggests the bank has priced its loans and deposits well.
The asset quality numbers stand out most. A gross NPA ratio of 1.32% and a net NPA ratio of 0.17% mean that bad loans are a small part of the book and that almost all of them have already been provided for. For shareholders, lower bad loans mean lower provisioning costs in future quarters. For borrowers and depositors, a cleaner balance sheet supports the bank's ability to keep lending.
A capital adequacy ratio of 16.84% gives Federal Bank room to grow its loan book without immediately needing fresh capital.
One accounting change is worth noting. The bank adopted the fair value method for accounting employee stock options, which reduced the quarter's profit by about Rs 24.49 crore, according to one report. Without that change, profit would have been slightly higher.
| Measure | Q2 FY27 | Year ago |
|---|---|---|
| Net profit | Rs 1,386.09 crore | Rs 955 crore |
| Net interest income | Rs 3,153.40 crore | up 26.38% |
| Net interest margin | 3.32% | 3.06% |
| Gross NPA | 1.32% | 1.83% |
| Net NPA | 0.17% | 0.48% |
Impact
Short-term: Strong profit and lower bad loans are likely to be welcomed by investors when markets reopen on Monday, and analysts may revise their earnings estimates upward.
Long-term: If Federal Bank keeps bad loans low and margins steady, it can grow faster and compete harder with larger private banks for retail and business customers.
Who is affected: Federal Bank's shareholders and customers, borrowers and depositors, employees, and investors comparing mid-sized private banks.
Key Takeaway
Federal Bank's record Rs 1,386 crore Q2 profit came with a 26% rise in net interest income and the lowest bad-loan ratios in years, showing a much stronger quarter than a year ago.
Questions and Answers
What was Federal Bank's Q2 FY27 profit?
Federal Bank reported a standalone net profit of Rs 1,386.09 crore for July to September 2026, up 45.1% from Rs 955 crore a year earlier. It is the bank's highest quarterly profit.
How did Federal Bank's asset quality change?
The gross NPA ratio fell to 1.32% from 1.83% a year ago and 1.52% in the previous quarter. The net NPA ratio fell to 0.17% from 0.48%.
How much did Federal Bank's net interest income grow?
Net interest income rose 26.38% to Rs 3,153.40 crore, and the net interest margin widened 26 basis points to 3.32%.
Why was the profit growth so high?
Part of the jump reflects a weak base, as year-ago profit was hit by higher provisions on unsecured loans. Growth in core lending income and lower bad loans also lifted earnings.
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