Federal Bank reported mixed results wherein it saw an improvement in business growth and stable asset quality but with utilisation of Covid-provisions in the current quarter, additional provisioning buffer has reduced. Net interest income (NII) declined 1.2% QoQ to Rs. 1420 crore. This was below our expectations. Reversals worth Rs. 21 crore for interest on interest relief were party responsible for slower NII growth. NIMs remained stable at 3.23% vs. 3.22% on a QoQ basis aided by lower cost of funds. Other income also declined 3.4% QoQ to Rs. 465 crore as treasury income fell 44% QoQ but fee income saw decent growth of 21.9% YoY, 3.5% QoQ.
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