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Union Bank Profit Jumps 30%, Asset Quality Improves Markedly!

20 Oct5 min read· 📷 adrian vieriu

Union Bank of India reported a strong Q2 FY27, with net profit surging 30% year-on-year to ₹3,680 crore. The public sector bank also significantly improved its asset quality, reducing both gross and net Non-Performing Assets.

₹3,680 Crore

Net Profit

Q2 FY26: ₹2,831 Crore→₹3,680 Crore

⏳ Time Machine

How today’s news fits into the bigger picture

  1. October 2015

    RBI Initiates Asset Quality Review

    The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandated an (AQR) for banks to identify and provision for stressed assets, leading to a surge in declared NPAs across the banking sector, especially for PSBs.

  2. April 2018

    RBI Imposes PCA Framework

    Amid rising NPAs, the RBI placed several public sector banks, including Union Bank, under its Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework, imposing restrictions on lending and expansion to help them recapitalize and clean up balance sheets.

  3. April 2020

    Merger with Andhra Bank & Corporation Bank

    Union Bank of India completed its merger with Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank, becoming one of the largest public sector banks in India. This consolidation aimed to enhance scale, efficiency, and market reach.

  4. March 2023

    Exit from PCA Framework

    After significant improvement in financial metrics, Union Bank of India exited the RBI's PCA framework, signaling its return to health and allowing it greater operational freedom in lending and expansion.

  5. Q2 FY26

    Net Profit ₹2,831 Crore

    In the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year, Union Bank reported a net profit of ₹2,831 crore, with a Gross NPA of 6.38% and Net NPA of 1.70%, indicating a solid foundation for further growth and asset quality improvement in the subsequent periods.

  6. June 2026

    Credit Growth Outperforms Peers

    Union Bank reported strong provisional of over 11% for Q1 FY27, outpacing many public sector peers, driven by increased demand for retail and corporate loans, indicating a sustained positive momentum leading into Q2.

  7. Today

    Union Bank of India announced a 30% jump in Q2 FY27 net profit to ₹3,680 crore, with significant asset quality improvement.

  8. What happens next?

    The bank will focus on sustaining RAM sector growth and further improving asset quality, with Q3 FY27 results expected in January 2027.

Union Bank of India announced robust financial results for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2027, with its net profit increasing by an impressive **30%** year-on-year to reach **₹3,680 crore**. The bank's Net Interest Income (NII), a key measure of profitability, also grew **15%** to ₹9,450 crore. Crucially, the bank demonstrated significant improvement in asset quality, with Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPA) falling to 4.98% from 6.38% a year ago, and Net NPA dropping to 1.35% from 1.70%. This strong performance reflects healthy credit growth and effective bad loan management.

💭 If you're wondering…

The Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) indicates the extent to which a bank has set aside funds to cover potential losses from bad loans. A higher PCR, like Union Bank's 91.12%, means the bank is better prepared to absorb future defaults, enhancing its financial resilience.

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