Mumbai, October 16 (Daily Kiran): Shares of Axis Bank Ltd rose over 2% in Thursday’s session, even as the private sector lender reported a 25% year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025 (Q2 FY26).
The stock was trading at ₹1,193.20, up ₹24.20 or 2.07%, from its previous close of ₹1,169.00 on the BSE. The scrip opened at ₹1,211.00 and hit an intraday high of ₹1,217.65 and a low of ₹1,185.50. About 2,59,020 shares were traded on the counter. The company’s market capitalization currently stands at ₹3,70,432.81 crore.
The BSE Group ‘A’ stock, with a face value of ₹2, has recorded a 52-week high of ₹1,247.00 (June 27, 2025) and a low of ₹934.00 (January 27, 2025). The promoters hold 8.16%, while institutional investors own 84.76%, and non-institutional investors hold 7.07% of the stock.
Q2 Financial Highlights
Standalone Net Profit: ₹5,089.64 crore, down 26.42% YoY from ₹6,917.57 crore in Q2 FY25.
Standalone Total Income: ₹37,594.81 crore, up 1.22% YoY from ₹37,141.71 crore.
Consolidated Net Profit: ₹5,527.85 crore, down 25.31% YoY from ₹7,401.26 crore.
Consolidated Total Income: ₹39,769.85 crore, up 1.44% YoY from ₹39,203.77 crore.
Despite the decline in profit, the market reacted positively, likely due to stable income growth, controlled asset quality, and steady loan performance. Analysts suggest that investors may be factoring in long-term growth potential, with Axis Bank maintaining a strong balance sheet and capital adequacy.
Axis Bank continues to be one of India’s leading private sector lenders, offering a wide range of retail, corporate, and digital banking services. The bank has been focusing on strengthening its retail loan portfolio and improving operational efficiency amid a competitive banking environment.