DCB Bank has reported its Q4 earnings with profit and net interest income rising on a year-on-year basis, according to an exchange filing. Shares of DCB Bank ended marginally higher by 0.77 per cent at Rs 193.37 on the NSE.
The bank’s net profit grew 16.14 per cent to Rs 206 crore, compared with Rs 177 crore in the corresponding period last year. Net interest income increased 17.4 per cent to Rs 655 crore from Rs 558 crore year-on-year.
Asset quality improved sequentially, with the gross NPA ratio declining to 2.45 per cent from 2.72 per cent in the previous quarter. Net NPA ratio also eased to 0.89 per cent from 1.10 per cent quarter-on-quarter.
The board has approved raising up to Rs 1,500 crore via a qualified institutional placement or other permissible routes, as per the filing.
The lender recommended a dividend of Rs 1.45 per equity share (face value Rs 10) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The record date will be announced in due course.
On the regulatory front, the bank said it recognised an estimated incremental impact of Rs 26.87 crore under employee costs in the December quarter due to the implementation of new labour codes notified by the Government of India in November 2025. It added that it will continue to monitor further rule finalisations and incorporate accounting changes as required.
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