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UCO Bank Q2 profit surges 27% on improved net interest income
State-owned UCO Bank reported a sharp 27% jump in quarterly profit as net interest income climbed to Rs 2,886 crore. The lender's asset quality metrics also showed marked improvement during the period.
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UCO Bank's second-quarter performance underscored strengthening fundamentals at the state-owned lender, with profitability gains driven primarily by expansion in its core lending business. Net interest income, a key measure of a bank's earnings from lending operations, grew 14% year-on-year to Rs 2,886 crore from Rs 2,533 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.
The widening gap between interest earned and interest expended reflected UCO Bank's improved operational efficiency and stronger credit disbursals during the quarter. This income growth formed the backbone of the bank's overall profit expansion, which accelerated significantly from the prior year period.
Beyond topline metrics, UCO Bank demonstrated progress on asset quality during the quarter, a critical indicator of credit risk management. The improvement suggests the lender has successfully maintained lending discipline while expanding its portfolio, reducing the burden of stressed assets on profitability.
The results align with broader recovery trends among India's public sector banks, which have been steadily improving their operational metrics and capital positions following previous periods of stress. UCO Bank's performance indicates the bank remains on track to deliver sustainable shareholder value while maintaining stability in a competitive lending environment.