Axis Bank Posts Strong Q3 FY26 Growth, Deepens Digital and Inclusive Banking Push

Axis Bank Limited ( (IN:AXISBANK) ) has shared an update.

Axis Bank reported robust unaudited results for the quarter and nine months ended 31 December 2025, with year-on-year growth of 15% in deposits and 14% in advances, a 9% quarter-on-quarter rise in core operating profit and a 28% jump in profit after tax, supported by steady net interest income and healthy fee growth. Asset quality and capital remained strong, with gross NPAs at 1.40%, net NPAs at 0.42%, a capital adequacy ratio of 16.55% and continued improvement in cost metrics, while the bank expanded its SME and mid-corporate loan book, maintained around 14% market share in credit cards, and reinforced its leadership in UPI payments with about 39% share as a payer PSP. Operationally, Axis Bank advanced its digital and inclusion agenda through the launch of omni-channel Express Banking Digital Points with Hitachi Payment Services, a fully digital co-branded RuPay credit card with Google Pay, and strategic investments in AI and deep-tech research with Plaksha University, alongside broader social initiatives in education, creativity and mental health, underscoring its push to modernise platforms and sharpen competitive positioning in India’s evolving financial services landscape.

More about Axis Bank Limited

Axis Bank Limited is a leading Indian private sector bank offering a broad range of retail, SME and corporate banking services, including deposits, loans, credit cards, transaction banking and digital payment solutions. The bank has a strong presence in cards, UPI-based payments and small business banking, and is increasingly focused on digital-first, inclusive and technology-driven financial services across India.

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