Shares of Federal Bank, DCB Bank, and South Indian Bank surged up to 16.5% on Monday after the lenders announced their Q2 FY26 results. Federal Bank’s profit dipped 9.6% YoY but hit record NII and fee income, while DCB Bank posted an 18.3% rise in profit backed by better margins and asset quality. South Indian Bank’s profit grew 8.2% despite a fall in NII, supported by higher other income and improved NPAs.
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December 14, 2025