In addition, though has improved over the past few years, the gross non-performing asset ratio (GNPA) ratio remains higher than that of comparable private sector peers. On front, the bank ranks above peers considering (NIM) and (RoA). For the new management, the task therefore will be to preserve the bank’s strong profitability while improving asset quality and sustaining earnings growth.
ET BureauOpposing the government’s divestment plan, the United Forum of IDBI Officers & Employees has demanded to suspend the process. Another key challenge will be to transform the bank’s into a more agile, private-sector entity without disrupting and business continuity.
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, last week, approved the sale of a 60.7% stake in IDBI Bank to Canada-based ‘ subsidiary for ₹52,878 crore. The deal has raised the prospect of a valuation re-rating for , which depends on the efficiency of execution.
Improving asset quality will remain one of the bank’s key priorities. While it has made significant progress in cleaning up its balance sheet, its asset quality still lags that of many peers. Its GNPA declined to 2.3% in FY26 from 3% in FY25. Federal Bank’s GNPA was 1.6%, IDFC First Bank’s was 1.6% and Yes Bank’s was 1.3% while South Indian Bank was at 1.4% in FY26, indicating scope for IDBI Bank to further improve its asset quality.
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IDBI Bank’s RoA of 2.3% was higher than that the peers as of March 2026. Federal Bank’s RoA was 1.2%, South Indian Bank at 1.1%, Yes Bank at 0.9% and IDFC First Bank at 0.4%, reflecting IDBI Bank’s higher profitability relative to its asset base.
With a 3.8% NIM, the bank ranks at the higher end of its peer set, trailing only IDFC First Bank’s NIM of 5.9%.
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