Kotak Mahindra Bank’s September-quarter profit rises 29%, while margin narrows
Reuters reported standalone net profit of ₹42.11 billion for the quarter ended September 2026; net interest margin eased to 4.31%.
Kotak Mahindra Bank reported standalone net profit of ₹42.11 billion for the quarter ended September 2026, up from ₹32.53 billion a year earlier.
The headline numbers
Reuters reported standalone net profit of ₹42.11 billion. Net interest income rose 16% to ₹84.6 billion, helped by stronger domestic loan growth, while deposits grew 23%.
The same report said net interest margin declined to 4.31% from 4.53% in the preceding quarter. Lower provisions for potential bad loans also contributed to the profit comparison.
Why the margin matters
Net interest margin compares a bank’s net interest income with its interest-earning assets. A lower margin can coexist with higher profit when volumes, fees, other income or lower credit costs offset pressure.
The quarter’s result has several moving parts: lending growth, deposit costs, provisioning and other income. These figures describe a specific quarter and do not guarantee future performance.
How to read the result
Compare like-for-like periods and distinguish standalone from consolidated results. A single quarter does not establish a long-term trend.
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Frequently asked questions
What was the reported standalone net profit?
₹42.11 billion for the quarter ended September 2026.
Did net interest margin rise or fall?
It fell to 4.31% from 4.53% in the preceding quarter.