Economists expect the RBI's FY26 surplus transfer to the government to exceed last year's record Rs 2.7 trillion dividend payout
Bank of Baroda expects strong loan growth in FY27, supported by retail and MSME demand despite geopolitical uncertainties
Slowdown in consumption will come in the way of private investment, which can now turn further cautious on taking such decisions.
Debadatta Chand, chief executive officer of the bank, which absorbed two state-run lenders in 2019, said larger balance sheets will be crucial as lenders look to compete globally
Bank of Baroda study says crude oil price shocks have a stronger impact on wholesale inflation than consumer prices, with delayed effects on growth
State-owned Bank of Baroda is aiming to grow its Rs 4.56 lakh crore corporate book by 10 per cent in FY27, and has pegged the current pipeline of such big-ticket lending at Rs 50,000 crore. Amid worries on sluggish private capex growth, its managing director and chief executive Debadatta Chand said nearly two-thirds of the proposals continue to be for term loans and the rest is for working capital, suggesting a good demand for investment purposes. On the telecom sector loans, where there is intense speculation on Vodafone Idea's next moves as part of the revival process, Chand said right policy measures and coming together of banks and other stakeholders can result in new loans. "Our overall pipeline is Rs 50,000 crore at present. Half of it is sanctioned and yet to be disbursed while the remaining is loan proposals under discussions," Chand told PTI. He said there is a strong demand from the renewable power and also core sectors like steel and cement for capacity building. In ord
Bank of Baroda share price outlook: Brokerages retained ratings but trimmed target prices amid margin pressure concerns and macro uncertainties
The bank's non-interest income declined 16.2 per cent YoY to Rs 3,967 crore in the quarter
Bank of Baroda (BoB) on Friday reported an 11 per cent rise in profit to Rs 5,616 crore during the March quarter. The state-owned lender had earned a net profit of Rs 5,048 crore in the year-ago period. During the quarter, the bank's total income increased to Rs 36,609 crore, from Rs 35,852 crore a year ago, BoB said in a regulatory filing. The bank's interest income grew to Rs 32,642 crore, from Rs 30,642 crore in the fourth quarter of the previous financial year. However, net interest income (NII) in the quarter declined to Rs 12,494 crore, from Rs 11,020 crore in the same period a year ago. On the asset quality front, the bank's gross non-performing assets (NPAs) moderated to 1.89 per cent of gross advances, as compared to 2.26 per cent by the end of March 2025. Similarly, net NPAs came down to 0.45 per cent of the advances, over 0.58 per cent at the end of 2025. The provision coverage ratio of the bank improved marginally to 93.94 per cent as on March 31, 2026. The bank's c
The Cabinet approved the Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 to provide additional credit support to businesses facing liquidity stress due to the West Asia situation.
Bank of Baroda Q4FY26 results preview: Profit may remain flat or decline as treasury losses, NIM pressure offset strong loan growth. Check estimates, dividend outlook.
GST rate cuts have sharply lowered prices of cars and appliances, but rising input costs have limited relief for food and personal care items, Bank of Baroda analysis shows
The RBI has issued final guidelines for transitioning to an Expected Credit Loss (ECL) framework, effective April 1, 2027, largely in line with the earlier draft.
The government has extended the tenure of Managing Directors of Bank of India (BoI) and Bank of Baroda (BoB) for three years beyond their current terms. According to sources, the government has extended the term of Rajneesh Karnatak, MD and CEO of BoI, for three years, effective April 29, 2026. Karnatak was appointed as MD and CEO of the bank in 2023 for three years. Besides, the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, also approved the extension of Debadatta Chand, MD and CEO of BoB, for three years, effective July 1, 2026. However, the government has not yet taken a view on extension with regard to UCO Bank MD and CEO Ashwani Kumar, whose three-year term is also coming to an end on June 1, 2026. The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has also extended the term of Ashutosh Choudhary as executive director of Indian Bank for another three years.
Thus far in the month of April, the Nifty PSU Bank index has outperformed the market by soaring 15 per cent, as compared to 9.6 per cent rise in the Nifty 50.
HDFC Bank and Bank of Baroda report robust loan growth in March 2026, with advances outpacing deposits even as time deposits continue to drive overall deposit expansion
The state government reversed its five-year ban on Bank of Baroda within a day, following the lender's representation over alleged lapses in fund transfers under a state scheme
Investor sentiments continued to be in a risk-off mood after Iran widened its warnings to target buyers of US Treasury bonds, as the Trump administration's 48-hour ultimatum neared expiry
State-run lender raises $500 million through a five-year syndicated loan via its GIFT City IFSC unit, attracting investors across Asia and aiming to diversify funding sources
Sidbi cancelled its ₹8,000 cr three-year bond issue after bids came at higher-than-expected yields, even as Bank of Baroda's green bond saw strong demand and priced tighter than comparable securities