Kotak Mahindra Bank net advances at ₹5,12,171 cr, CASA slips 6.7% QoQ
CASA decline flags potential margin pressure despite 15.1% YoY loan growth, partly boosted by the Deutsche Bank acquisition.
— 1 earlier story on Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. →What's new
- Net advances rose 15.1% YoY and 3.2% QoQ to ₹5,12,171 cr.
- Total deposits grew 11.7% YoY to ₹5,72,822 cr.
- CASA balances fell 6.7% from March to ₹2,31,019 cr.
Why this matters
The update shows solid loan growth partly boosted by the Deutsche Bank acquisition. But the sequential CASA decline is a flag: it could lift Kotak's cost of funds if the trend continues. The next test: whether the CASA dip is seasonal or structural.
What we're watching
- Whether CASA recovers in coming quarters or signals a structural shift.
- Full impact of Deutsche Bank acquisition on loan yields and cost ratios.
- Any update on credit cost guidance in full results.
The full read
Decent loan growth, but CASA slipped. Kotak's provisional net advances hit ₹5,12,171 cr, up 15.1% YoY and 3.2% QoQ. Deposits at ₹5,72,822 cr grew 11.7% from a year earlier, yet low-cost CASA deposits fell 6.7% from March to ₹2,31,019 cr. That sequential decline is the key number: it reverses a trend of stable CASA ratios and, if sustained, could push up Kotak's cost of funds. The loan growth partly reflects the recent Deutsche Bank unit acquisition, which added about ₹29,000 cr of loans. The full picture — margin, credit cost, integration expense — will emerge in the quarterly results. For now, the update is routine and within expectations.
Questions answered
- How does the 15.1% YoY loan growth compare to peers?
- It is healthy for a large private bank. The growth includes the Deutsche Bank retail loan book of about ₹29,000 cr acquired in June, which may have boosted sequential numbers.
- Why did CASA decline sequentially?
- The bank did not provide a reason in the filing. The decline may reflect seasonal factors or a shift to term deposits, which is common when depositors seek higher rates.
- Are these numbers audited?
- No. The bank said the figures are provisional and subject to limited review by statutory auditors. They are not final earnings.
- When will the full quarterly results be announced?
- The filing did not specify a date, but typically within four to six weeks of the quarter end, around mid-July 2026.
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All notes on KOTAKBANK →- 4 Jul 2026 · 4:02 PM IST Kotak Mahindra Bank net advances at ₹5,12,171 cr, CASA slips 6.7% QoQ
- 6d ago Kotak Mahindra Bank buys Deutsche Bank's India retail for ₹281.7 cr