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Amid Positive Financial Performance, IOB Strengthens ESG Commitment with Green Finance, Women Empowerment, Sustainable Banking Initiatives

Mumbai, October 17: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has deepened its ESG and financial inclusion agenda by introducing Green Deposits, IOB Surya Loans, and E-Vehicle Loans to promote sustainable finance. The

Amid Positive Financial Performance, IOB Strengthens ESG Commitment with Green Finance, Women Empowerment, Sustainable Banking Initiatives
Digital India Times Bureau
  • PublishedOctober 17, 2025

Mumbai, October 17: Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) has deepened its ESG and financial inclusion agenda by introducing Green Deposits, IOB Surya Loans, and E-Vehicle Loans to promote sustainable finance. The bank is also empowering women entrepreneurs and enhancing financial literacy through its SNEHA centres, while advancing paperless banking and energy-efficient operations as part of its broader commitment to responsible growth.

🏦 Business & Financial Highlights

  • Total Business: ₹6,17,034 crore (↑14.1% YoY)
  • Total Deposits: ₹3,39,066 crore (↑9.15% YoY)
  • Advances: ₹2,77,968 crore (↑20.78% YoY)
  • CASA Ratio: 40.52%
  • Credit–Deposit Ratio: 81.98%

💰 Profitability

  • Net Interest Income (NII): ₹3,059 crore (↑20.5% YoY)
  • Operating Profit: ₹2,400 crore (↑12.8% YoY)
  • Net Profit: ₹1,226 crore (↑57.8% YoY)
  • ROA: 1.20% | ROE: 19.95%
  • Net Interest Margin (Global): 3.21%

🧾 Asset Quality

  • Gross NPA: ₹5,078 crore (↓18.7% YoY)
  • Net NPA: ₹776 crore (↓26.7% YoY)
  • GNPA Ratio: 1.83% | NNPA Ratio: 0.28%
  • Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR): 97.48%

🏗️ Capital & Resilience

  • CRAR: 17.94%
  • Tier 1 Capital Ratio: 15.53%
  • Book Value per Share: ₹13.13

🌾 Sectoral Credit Composition

  • Retail: ₹78,765 crore (↑45% YoY)
  • Agriculture: ₹83,023 crore (↑27% YoY)
  • MSME: ₹48,494 crore (↑17% YoY)
  • Corporate: ₹50,133 crore (↓3% YoY)
  • RAM Portfolio Share: 80.75% of Domestic Advances

💻 Digital & Customer Initiatives

  • WhatsApp Banking, Tab Banking, Revamped Mobile App, and AI-based PIN Tool launched.
  • UPI Registered Users: 1.4 crore (↑35% YoY).
  • Internet Banking Users: 37.1 lakh.
  • Mobile Banking Users: 11.6 lakh.
  • Business Correspondents (BCs): 11,467.

🌱 ESG & Inclusion

  • Introduced Green Deposit, IOB Surya Loan, and E-Vehicle Loan for sustainable finance.
  • Promotes women entrepreneurship and financial literacy through SNEHA centres.
  • Strengthened paperless banking and energy-efficient operations.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

  • Rajbhasha Kirti Award (third consecutive year).
  • SKOCH BFSI Platinum Awards for IOB Smart App and Risk Management.

📈 Strategic Outlook

Under MD & CEO Ajay Kumar Srivastava, IOB continues to focus on:

  • Strengthening digital innovation,
  • Expanding RAM lending,
  • Ensuring sustainable growth, and
  • Achieving high asset quality and profitability.

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