Bank of Maharashtra Reports Strong Q3FY26 Performance with 26.51% Net Profit Growth
Bank of Maharashtra announced strong Q3FY26 results with net profit rising 26.51% to ₹1,779 crore, driven by robust business growth and improved operational efficiency. Total business expanded 17.24% to ₹5,95,163 crore with deposits growing 15.29% and advances increasing 19.62%. Asset quality improved significantly with gross NPA declining to 1.60% and net NPA to 0.15%. The bank maintained healthy profitability ratios with ROA at 1.86% and ROE at 23.79%, while declaring an interim dividend of 10% for FY26.

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Bank of Maharashtra delivered impressive financial performance in Q3FY26, reporting a substantial 26.51% increase in net profit to ₹1,779 crore compared to ₹1,406 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The bank's strong operational efficiency and business growth momentum contributed to this robust performance across key financial metrics.
Financial Performance Highlights
The bank's quarterly financial results demonstrate strong operational performance across multiple parameters:
| Metric | Q3FY26 | Q3FY25 | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit | ₹1,779 crore | ₹1,406 crore | +26.51% |
| Operating Profit | ₹2,736 crore | ₹2,303 crore | +18.78% |
| Net Interest Income | ₹3,422 crore | ₹2,943 crore | +16.27% |
| Total Income | ₹8,277 crore | ₹7,112 crore | +16.37% |
Net Interest Income grew by 16.27% to ₹3,422 crore, while operating profit increased by 18.78% to ₹2,736 crore. The bank's net revenues, comprising net interest income plus other income, improved by 16.73% to ₹4,355 crore compared to ₹3,731 crore in Q3FY25.
Business Growth and Expansion
Bank of Maharashtra achieved significant business expansion during the quarter:
| Business Segment | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Business | ₹5,95,163 crore | ₹5,07,650 crore | +17.24% |
| Total Deposits | ₹3,21,661 crore | ₹2,79,007 crore | +15.29% |
| Global Advances | ₹2,73,502 crore | ₹2,28,642 crore | +19.62% |
| CASA Deposits | ₹1,59,363 crore | ₹1,37,494 crore | +15.91% |
The bank maintained a healthy CASA ratio of 49.54% of total deposits. Retail advances showed particularly strong growth of 36.40% year-on-year, while the RAM (Retail, Agriculture & MSME) business segment grew by 20.26%.
Asset Quality and Risk Management
Asset quality metrics showed substantial improvement across all key indicators:
| Parameter | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross NPA (%) | 1.60% | 1.80% | 1.72% |
| Net NPA (%) | 0.15% | 0.20% | 0.18% |
| Provision Coverage Ratio (%) | 98.41% | 98.28% | 98.34% |
The bank continues to hold cumulative Covid-19 provisions of ₹1,200 crore as of December 31, 2025, demonstrating prudent risk management practices.
Profitability and Efficiency Ratios
Key profitability and operational efficiency metrics showed marked improvement:
- Return on Assets (ROA): Improved to 1.86% in Q3FY26 from 1.78% in Q3FY25
- Return on Equity (ROE): Enhanced to 23.79% from 22.36% year-on-year
- Cost to Income Ratio: Improved to 37.19% from 38.27% in Q3FY25
- Domestic Net Interest Margin (NIM): Maintained at 3.87%
Capital Adequacy and Dividend Declaration
The bank maintained strong capital adequacy with a Total Basel III Capital Adequacy Ratio of 17.06%, including a Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) ratio of 13.10% and Tier I capital ratio of 13.95%. The Board of Directors approved an interim dividend of 10% (₹1.00 per equity share of face value ₹10) for Financial Year 2025-26, which falls within the permissible limits set by the Reserve Bank of India.
For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, Bank of Maharashtra reported net profit growth of ₹979 crore to ₹5,005 crore compared to ₹4,027 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year, reflecting sustained performance momentum throughout the fiscal year.
Historical Stock Returns for Bank of Maharashtra
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| +2.01% | +1.59% | +14.06% | +16.26% | +39.62% | +339.53% |
















































