Private lender CSB Bank 's shares are in focus on Thursday following its Q3 FY25 financial update, which showed robust growth. Total deposits rose by 22.17% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs 33,406 crore as of December 31, 2024, compared to Rs 27,345 crore in the same period last year.
This growth was primarily driven by a 28.10% YoY rise in term deposits to Rs 25,365 crore from Rs 19,802 crore. CASA deposits also increased by 6.
60% YoY to Rs 8,041 crore, up from Rs 7,543 crore in the previous year. Gross advances jumped 26.45% YoY to Rs 28,914 crore from Rs 22,867 crore a year earlier.
Advances against gold and gold jewellery (excluding receivables secured against gold) rose significantly, registering a 36.28% YoY increase to Rs 13,018 crore from Rs 9,553 crore. Also Read: A 10% decline and yet India’s more expensive than EM peers Meanwhile, in the second quarter of FY25, CSB Bank reported a slim 3.
9% rise in net profit to Rs 138.4 crore, compared to Rs 133.2 crore in the same period last year, due to higher provisions.
The bank's net interest margin for the quarter was 54 basis points lower at 4.3% compared to 4.84% in the corresponding period last year.
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According to Trendlyne data, the average target price of the stock is Rs 400, indicating an upside of 27% from the current market price. The consensus recommendation from two analysts for the stock is a 'Strong Buy.' Also Read: Volatile Times: Don't let profits fool you, track margins, too On Wednesday, CSB Bank's shares closed flat at Rs 313.
6 on the BSE, while the benchmark Sensex rose by 0.47%. Over the past 12 months, the stock has declined by 25%, but it has surged 32% in the last two years.
The company’s market capitalization stands at Rs 5,441 crore. ( Disclaimer : Recommendations, suggestions, views and opinions given by the experts are their own. These do not represent the views of Economic Times) (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel ).
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CSB Bank shares in focus after strong Q3 performance: Deposits up 22%, advances climb 26%
CSB Bank's shares are in focus after its Q3 FY25 update showed impressive growth. Total deposits rose by 22.17% YoY to Rs 33,406 crore, driven by a 28.10% YoY increase in term deposits. Gross advances grew by 26.45%, and gold loan advances surged by 36.28%. Despite a small increase in net profit, the stock's average target price indicates a 27% upside.