UCO Bank Q1FY27 net profit rises 8% to ₹656 crore
UCO Bank reported a net profit of ₹656 crore for Q1FY27, an 8.05% increase from the previous year, supported by a 79.84% surge in operating profit to ₹2,810 crore. Total business grew 15.53% YoY to ₹6,05,083 crore, with gross advances rising 21.18% and deposits increasing 11.28%. Asset quality improved, with GNPA declining to 2.08% and NNPA to 0.25%.

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UCO Bank reported a net profit of ₹656 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, registering an increase of 8.05% from ₹607 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. The bank's operating profit surged 79.84% year-on-year to ₹2,810 crore, driven by robust growth in interest income and fee-based income. Total business stood at ₹6,05,083 crore, growing 15.53% YoY, with gross advances rising 21.18% to ₹2,72,768 crore and total deposits increasing 11.28% to ₹3,32,315 crore. The Board of Directors approved the unaudited financial results for Q1FY27 at its meeting held on July 22, 2026.
The bank's Net Interest Margin (NIM)-Global stood at 3.05%, while Domestic NIM was reported at 3.24%. The Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR) under Basel-III norms stood at 19.03%, with the Tier I Capital Ratio at 17.44%. The Provision Coverage Ratio was 97.85%, and the Credit-Deposit ratio improved to 82.08% from 75.38% in the previous year.
Financial Performance
The bank's total income for the quarter rose to ₹8,682 crore from ₹7,433 crore in the year-ago period, reflecting broad-based growth across interest and non-interest income streams. Interest earned stood at ₹6,996 crore compared to ₹6,436 crore, while other income jumped to ₹1,686 crore from ₹997 crore. The following table summarises the key financial figures:
| Particulars | Quarter Ended 30 June 2026 (₹ in Crore) | Quarter Ended 30 June 2025 (₹ in Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Income | 8,682 | 7,433 |
| Interest Earned | 6,996 | 6,436 |
| Other Income | 1,686 | 997 |
| Operating Profit | 2,810 | 1,562 |
| Net Profit | 656 | 607 |
Asset Quality
Asset quality showed improvement on both a year-on-year and sequential basis. The Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) ratio declined to 2.08% from 2.63% on a YoY basis and from 2.17% on a QoQ basis. The Net NPA ratio improved to 0.25% from 0.45% YoY and from 0.27% QoQ, reflecting continued progress in credit quality management.
| Ratio | As on 30 June 2026 | As on 31 March 2026 (QoQ) | As on 30 June 2025 (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross NPA (%) | 2.08% | 2.17% | 2.63% |
| Net NPA (%) | 0.25% | 0.27% | 0.45% |
Operational Metrics
The bank disclosed key operational parameters for the quarter ended June 2026 against its guidance for FY 26-27. Credit growth (Y-O-Y) was reported at 21.18% against a guidance of 12-14%, while deposit growth stood at 11.28% within the 10-12% guidance. The Current Account Savings Account (CASA) ratio was 36.94% against a guidance of 37-38%. The NIM Global at 3.05% surpassed the guidance of 2.8-2.9%.
| Parameters | Guidance for FY 26-27 | Actual for Jun-26 Qtr |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit Growth (Y-O-Y) | 10-12% | 11.28% |
| Credit Growth (Y-O-Y) | 12-14% | 21.18% |
| CASA % | 37-38% | 36.94% |
| CD Ratio | 80-82% | 82.08% |
| NIM Global | 2.8-2.9% | 3.05% |
| GNPA | <2.00% | 2.08% |
| NNPA | <0.20% | 0.25% |
| Slippage Ratio | <1% | 0.63% |
Historical Stock Returns for UCO Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | -0.72% | -2.17% | -10.18% | -6.88% | +103.27% |
Can UCO Bank sustain the 21.18% credit growth rate throughout FY27 given the current economic environment?
What strategies will the bank employ to improve the CASA ratio to meet the 37-38% guidance?
How might the high Provision Coverage Ratio of 97.85% impact future profitability and dividend payouts?


































