Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core operating profit increased by 6% year-on-year and 2.5% quarter-on-quarter to INR 175.13 billion [2] - Profit before tax, excluding treasury, was INR 149.57 billion, down from INR 152.89 billion in Q3 of the previous year [3] - Profit after tax decreased to INR 113.18 billion from INR 117.92 billion in Q3 of last year [3] - Average deposits grew by 8.7% year-on-year and 1.8% sequentially [3] - Total provisions during the quarter were INR 25.56 billion, including an additional standard asset provision of INR 12.83 billion [3][6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic loan portfolio grew by 11.5% year-on-year and 4% sequentially [4] - Retail loan portfolio grew by 7.2% year-on-year and 1.9% sequentially, with the rural portfolio growing by 4.9% year-on-year [4] - Business banking portfolio grew by 22.8% year-on-year and 4.7% sequentially [4] - Credit card portfolio declined by 3.5% year-on-year and 6.7% sequentially due to high festive spends in the previous quarter [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average LCR for the quarter was about 126% [4][6] - Net NPA ratio improved to 0.37% from 0.39% in the previous quarter [4] - Gross NPA additions were INR 53.56 billion, down from INR 60.85 billion in Q3 of last year [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The strategic focus remains on growing profit before tax through a customer-centric approach and enhancing delivery capabilities [2] - The bank aims to maintain a strong balance sheet, prudent provisioning, and healthy capital levels while delivering sustainable returns to shareholders [6] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management sees many opportunities for risk-calibrated, profitable growth and aims to grow market shares across key segments [6] - The bank is focused on bringing the agricultural priority sector credit portfolio into conformity with regulatory expectations [7] - Management expects net interest margins to remain range-bound, with some deposit repricing expected [27] Other Important Information - The capital position remains strong with a CET1 ratio of 16.46% and total capital adequacy ratio of 17.34% [6] - Operating expenses increased by 13.2% year-on-year, influenced by new labor code provisions [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the size of the portfolio on which standard asset provisions were made? - The underlying portfolio is between INR 200-250 billion, and the bank will work to bring it into conformity with regulatory expectations [26] Question: How do you view margins from here on? - Margins are expected to remain steady, with some deposit repricing anticipated [27] Question: Is there any additional PSL cost due to the declassification of agri loans? - The cost of PSL compliance has been increasing, but no specific additional costs are expected from this regulatory observation [33] Question: What is the outlook for credit card growth? - The decline in the credit card portfolio is attributed to high festive spending in the previous quarter, but growth is expected to improve [35] Question: How is the business banking growth outlook? - Business banking growth is strong, with a year-on-year growth of 22%, and the bank is not holding back on this segment [55] Question: What is the thought process behind the two-year extension for the CEO? - The board decided on a two-year appointment, which is almost three years until the end of the renewed term [71]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Core operating profit increased by 6% year-on-year and 2.5% quarter-on-quarter to INR 175.13 billion [2][3] - Profit before tax, excluding treasury, was INR 149.57 billion, down from INR 152.89 billion in Q3 of the previous year [3][17] - Profit after tax decreased to INR 113.18 billion from INR 117.92 billion year-on-year [3][17] - Average deposits grew by 8.7% year-on-year and 1.8% sequentially [3] - Total provisions during the quarter were INR 25.56 billion, including an additional standard asset provision of INR 12.83 billion [3][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Domestic loan portfolio grew by 11.5% year-on-year and 4% sequentially [4] - Retail loan portfolio increased by 7.2% year-on-year and 1.9% sequentially [4] - Business banking portfolio grew by 22.8% year-on-year and 4.7% sequentially [4] - The credit card portfolio declined by 3.5% year-on-year and 6.7% sequentially [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average current and savings account deposits grew by 8.9% year-on-year and 1.5% sequentially [3] - The net NPA ratio improved to 0.37% from 0.39% quarter-on-quarter [4] - The capital position remained strong with a CET1 ratio of 16.46% and total capital adequacy ratio of 17.34% [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The strategic focus is on growing profit before tax through a customer-centric approach and enhancing delivery capabilities [2] - The bank aims to maintain a strong balance sheet, prudent provisioning, and healthy levels of capital while delivering sustainable returns [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management sees many opportunities for risk-calibrated, profitable growth and aims to grow market shares across key segments [5] - The bank is focused on bringing the agricultural priority sector credit portfolio into conformity with regulatory expectations [6][7] Other Important Information - The bank's operating expenses increased by 13.2% year-on-year, influenced by new labor code provisions [16] - Non-interest income, excluding treasury, grew by 12.4% year-on-year [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the size of the portfolio on which standard asset provisions were made? - The underlying portfolio is estimated to be between INR 200-250 billion, and the bank will work to bring it into conformity with regulatory expectations [25] Question: How do you view your margins from here on? - Margins are expected to remain range-bound, with some deposit repricing still left to help hold up margins [26] Question: Is there any additional PSL cost due to the declassification of agri loans? - The cost of PSL compliance has been increasing, but no specific additional costs are being called out at this time [32] Question: What is the outlook for growth in business banking? - Business banking growth is expected to continue, with a year-on-year growth of 22% in the current quarter [53] Question: What is the current LCR? - The LCR for the quarter is reported at 126% [84] Question: How should stakeholders interpret the two-year extension for the CEO? - The board decided on a two-year appointment, which is almost three years until the end of the renewed term [70]

ABN AMRO posts net profit of EUR 606 million in Q2 2025 6 August 2025 Key messages Solid financial performance: Net profit EUR 606 million and return on equity 9.4% Continued growth: Mortgage portfolio expanded by EUR 1.8 billion and client assets by EUR 8.6 billion Stable income: Limited impact from geopolitical uncertaintyCost discipline: Underlying costs slightly lower than last quarter, reflecting decline in external FTEs Sound credit quality: EUR 6 million in net impairment releases, reflecting limited ...

Core Insights - Barclays PLC is actively divesting unprofitable operations and streamlining its business to save costs while reallocating capital to higher revenue-generating areas [1][4] - The company has achieved gross savings of £1 billion in 2024 and £150 million in Q1 2025, with a target of £0.5 billion in gross efficiency savings for the current year [2][9] - Barclays has entered partnerships and made capital injections into high-growth markets, including a £400 million investment in its payment acceptance business and a £210 million capital injection into its India operations [3][4] Financial Performance - Barclays aims for total gross efficiency savings of £2 billion by 2026, with a cost-to-income ratio expected to be in the high 50s; the current ratio was 57% in Q1 2025 [2][9] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate indicates year-over-year earnings growth of 21.2% for 2025 and 22.6% for 2026, with upward revisions in earnings estimates over the past 30 days [10] - Barclays shares have increased by 34.5% this year, outperforming the industry growth of 23% [8] Competitive Landscape - Other global banks, such as HSBC and Deutsche Bank, are also restructuring their operations to enhance profitability, with HSBC announcing a $1.5 billion cost-saving plan and Deutsche Bank planning significant workforce reductions [5][6][7] Valuation - Barclays trades at a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 7.3, which is below the industry average [12]