Bank of Baroda shares drop about 2% as Q1 profit falls 72% and margins tighten
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Bank of Baroda's Q1 results show strong loan/deposit growth and improving asset quality, but a sharp reported profit decline from a one-off litigation charge, continued NIM compression, and a 22% drop in core fee income have led brokerages to cut targets and earnings estimates. Reports of a potential 1TB customer-data leak add reputational and regulatory risk, reinforcing near-term caution around bank profitability quality.
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Bank of Baroda said net profit for the June 2024 quarter fell 72% year on year to Rs 1,278 crore, weighed by a one-time $600 million charge tied to the NMC Health litigation. Net interest margin slipped to 2.77% and core fee income declined 22%, prompting multiple brokerages to cut earnings forecasts and target prices. The bank is also probing claims of a potential leak of nearly 1TB of customer data, adding to concerns over reputational and regulatory risk. Shares fell 2% on the day as investors focused on earnings quality and these overhangs.
