Media Release

Mangaluru, Oct 28: In the meeting of the board of directors held today at Mangaluru, the Board approved the financial results for the quarter ended September 30.

Bank’s aggregate deposits stood at Rs 1,15,117.15 crore as on September 30, registering a YoY growth of 12% from Rs 1,02,817.19 crores as on September 30 2025, while retail term deposits (RTD) was Rs 72,197.32 crore as on September 30, as against Rs 65,531.80 crore, with a 10% YoY increase from September 30, 2025.

Gross advances stood at Rs 92,015.26 crore registering YoY growth of 25%, as against Rs 73,644.14 crore as on September 30, 2025. Bank’s NIMs have improved from 2.72% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, to 3.17% for the quarter ended September 30, thereby registering a 45bps YoY increase.

Bank’s net profit for the quarter ended September 30 was Rs 435.89 crore as against Rs 319.12 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, which is a 37% YoY improvement. Consequently, Bank’s ROE has improved from 10.14% for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, to 12.51% for the quarter ended September 30. Furthermore, for the half year ended September 2026, the net profit stood at Rs. 854.84 crore, as against Rs. 611.52 crore for half year ended September 2025.

Asset quality has improved significantly, with GNPA% improved by 106 bps to 2.27% from 3.33% as compared to September 2025. Similarly, the NNPA% also declined by 61 bps to 0.74% from 1.35% as compared to September 2025. The PCR (excluding TWO) improved to 68.05% in September 2026 from 60.22% in September 2025.

Announcing the results at the Bank’s Headquarters at Mangaluru, Raghavendra S Bhat, managing director & CEO, said, “The Bank has reached a historic milestone, with its aggregate business climbing to a record Rs 2,07,132.41 crore and net profit hitting Rs 435.89 crore. This performance underscores our deep dedication to steady growth, sound fiscal oversight, and a customer-first approach to banking. Notably, our RAM (Retail, Agriculture, and MSME) segment expanded by a robust 19% YoY, surging from Rs 47,958.40 crore on September 30, 2025, to Rs 56,968.79 crore by September 30. This upward trajectory has been fuelled entirely by the enduring trust of our customers, the reliance of our shareholders, and the tireless dedication of our workforce."

Driven by disciplined underwriting, robust recovery strategies, and the continuous monitoring of our credit portfolios, the bank's asset quality has strengthened remarkably. This is demonstrated by a YoY reduction in gross non-performing assets (GNPA) by 106 basis points to 2.27%, while net non-performing assets (NNPA) lowered by 61 basis points to 0.74%.

"Our evolution into the digital space is picking up speed as we upgrade our technological infrastructure to offer secure, novel, and customer-focused financial platforms. We are leveraging data insights and adopting technological shifts to streamline consumer journeys, optimise internal productivity, and shape a modern institution capable of answering our clients' shifting demands," the bank said in a statement.

"Concurrently, we intend to draw on our core advantages, scale our operations safely, and generate enduring value for everyone connected to us. Backed by a well-defined strategic blueprint and a firm focus on leadership, innovation, and exceptional care, we expect to maintain this development pace and cement our status as a reliable financial ally.

Looking ahead, our priority remains to optimize our core capabilities, grow our footprint ethically, and deliver enduring worth to our stakeholders. Guided by a distinct strategic framework, focused implementation, and a steadfast dedication to reliability, progress, and service quality, we are poised to carry forward this expansion and solidify Karnataka Bank's standing as a dependable financial partner,” the statement added.

Biji S S, executive director, said, “The Bank’s ongoing advancement is a direct result of disciplined implementation, a robust operational foundation, and the steadfast dedication of our team across the entire institution. We are firmly committed to achieving steady results while generating enhanced worth for both our client base and our stakeholders.

As our digital evolution gathers pace, we are utilising technological advancements to streamline internal workflows, maximise user convenience, and refine service quality across every interaction point. Our ongoing funding of technological assets, procedural refinement, and creative workflows allows us to establish a more nimble, productive, and consumer-focused enterprise," the release said.

"Alongside our focus on technological advancement, we remain committed to improving collection efficiency, enhancing customer engagement and building employee capabilities. We continue to refine our collection processes to ensure timely recoveries and improve overall performance. Through focused customer engagement programmes, we aim to deepen relationships, understand evolving customer needs and deliver more personalised, responsive and convenient banking services. Equally, we recognise that our employees are our greatest strength. We are committed to continuous capacity building through functional and technical training, alongside the development of soft skills, communication, leadership and customer service capabilities. These initiatives will help improve operational efficiency, enhance customer satisfaction and build a more agile, skilled and customer-centric organisation," the bank said in a release.

Moving forward, the bank said, "we will maintain our emphasis on balanced expansion, execution proficiency, and progression, while remaining dedicated to top-tier ethical metrics and client care. Supported by the joint dedication of our staff and the enduring reliance of our clientele, we are certain of our ability to supply uniform value and play a significant role in the institution's enduring prosperity.”