The bank was recovering from a low base following a sharp decline in profits the previous year, but there were gains across business segments this quarter, with 6 percent loan and net interest income growth.
The bank reported earnings of 29.66 rupees per share.
Interest income rose 3 percent to 5.1 billion rupees in the quarter and interest expenses fell 3 percent to 3.2 billion rupees and the bank grew net interest income 16 percent to 1.86 billion rupees.
The bank grew loans 6 percent to 144 billion rupees and financial investments - loans and receivables to 25 billion rupees from 16 billion rupees.
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