The bank’s net profit grew 16.14% to ₹206 crore, compared with ₹177 crore in the corresponding period last year. Net interest income (NII) increased 17.4% to ₹655 crore from ₹558 crore YoY.
Asset quality improved sequentially, with the gross NPA ratio declining to 2.45% from 2.72% in the previous quarter. Net NPA ratio also eased to 0.89% from 1.10% QoQ.
The board has approved raising up to ₹1,500 crore via a qualified institutional placement (QIP) or other permissible routes, as per the filing.
The lender recommended a dividend of ₹1.45 per equity share (face value ₹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 ₹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.
Shares of DCB Bank ended marginally higher on Friday, April 24, by 0.77% at ₹193.37 on the NSE.
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