DCB Bank Reports 16% Rise in Q4 Net Profit to Rs 206 Crore

DCB Bank Reports 16% Increase in Net Profit for Q4 FY26

DCB Bank, a private sector lender, has reported a notable increase in its financial performance for the fourth quarter ended March 2026. The bank's net profit rose by 16 per cent to Rs 206 crore, compared to Rs 177 crore in the year-ago period.

The bank's total income for the January-March quarter of FY26 reached Rs 2,119 crore, a significant increase from the Rs 1,961 crore reported in the year-ago period. DCB Bank's interest income also showed a notable growth, climbing to Rs 1,907 crore from Rs 1,742 crore in the previous year.

The bank's asset quality improved during the quarter, with gross non-performing assets (NPA) moderating to 2.45 per cent, down from 2.99 per cent in the year-ago period. The net NPA stood at 0.89 per cent in Q4 FY26, compared to 1.12 per cent in the previous year.

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The bank's board of directors has recommended a dividend of Rs 1.45 per equity share, subject to approval from shareholders at the ensuing annual general meeting (AGM). The board has also approved plans to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore through a mix of equity and debt, as well as a proposal to raise up to Rs 1,500 crore through a qualified institutions placement.

Additionally, the board cleared a proposal to raise funds, as may be required by the bank from time to time, by way of issuances of debt securities, including unsecured redeemable non-convertible subordinated Basel III compliant Tier II bonds up to Rs 500 crore with green shoe option on a private placement basis in one or more tranches during the period of one year from the conclusion of the annual general meeting.