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Kotak Mahindra Bank net profit up 27% in Q4
Kolkata, April 30 (IANS) Kotak Mahindra Bank on Monday reported a 27 per cent rise in its consolidated net profit to Rs 1,789.24 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2018 as compared to Rs 1,404.34 crore in the year-ago period.
Its total income, on consolidated basis, was at Rs 10,874.12 crore in the three months ending March, up by nine per cent from Rs 9,953.57 crore in the year-ago period.
The lender posted a 26 per cent growth in its consolidated net profit at Rs 6,201 crore in 2017-18 (FY 18) from Rs 4,940 crore in FY17.
Its gross NPA (non-performing assets), as on March 31, 2018, was at Rs 4,071 crore, as against Rs 3,803.92 crore year-ago.
The bank said its net NPA was at Rs 1,768.6 crore at the end of FY18, down by 2.5 per cent from Rs 1,814.23 crore year-ago.
Its gross NPA, as a percentage of total advances, reduced to 1.95 per cent at the end of FY18 from 2.25 per cent as on March 31, 2017.
Capital adequacy ratio (CAR) as per Basel III, as on March 31, 2018 was 18.4 per cent.
On a standalone basis, its profit after tax for FY18 increased to Rs 4,084 crore, up by 20 per cent from Rs 3,411 crore in FY17 and in the fourth quarter, the standalone net profit increased by 15 per cent to Rs 1,124 crore from Rs 976 crore in corresponding period previous fiscal.
The bank’s board of directors recommended dividend of Rs 0.7 per share.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.