Private sector lender Development Credit Bank (DCB) reported a net profit of Rs 8.8 crore for the June quarter, compared to a net loss of Rs 2.9 crore during the same period last year. However, the net interest margin fell sequentially from 3.15% to 3.10% on rising cost of funds. Total advances (loans) grew 22% to Rs 4,234 crore.
“The opportunity to grow advances is limited in an environment when cost of funds continues to increase. We need to take measured steps and calibrate growth for the next few months,” Murali Natrajan, MD & CEO of the bank said in a release.
The bank's CASA (current account and savings account) ratio stood at 33.3% (out of total deposits) as against 36% a year back. Though the MD seems to be concerned over rising cost of funds, the bank did not provide any explanation behind a fall of CASA, which is a cheap source of funds.
When contacted by Moneycontrol.com, the bank refused to comment on it. It is not clear whether the bank intends to increase its CASA share.
Banks pay 4% rate of interest in SA while most of the banks don’t pay interest at all in CA. On the contrary, banks pay 6-10% interest on retail term deposits.
The bank’s asset quality continues to remain under stress. Net non-performing assets or NPAs sequentially rose by 23 basis points to 1.19% while gross NPAs inched up by 5 bps to 5.90%. However, net interest income increased 20% year-on-year to Rs 52 crore.
Its capital adequacy ratio stood at 12.92% as on June 30, 2011. The Mumbai-based lender is considering a capital raising plan of Rs 300 crore through a share sale. Promoters currently hold 23.08% in DCB.
Source: www.moneycontrol.com
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