Bank of Baroda

- The bank is continuing significant investments in technology infrastructure and automation. - This year, there is a focus on process automation to enhance efficiency, with budget allocated as needed. - A notable increase of around 50% in technology spending is planned, covering digital architecture and cloud migration projects. - Investments also include enhancing retail asset processing through decentralized Retail Asset Processing Centres (RAPC) for faster loan processing. - There is a strategic push to leverage digital channels for retail growth. - No immediate capital raising planned as the capital adequacy is strong (~15.85%, expected above 16% with profits). - The bank holds a mandate to raise INR 5,000 crores of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital but currently does not require it due to adequate capitalization.

- The bank aims for overall loan growth of 14-15% in FY24, with corporate growth around 12-13%, retail growth at 18-20%, and international growth at about 15%, aligned with domestic growth. - Retail growth is targeted to outpace the market by 4-5%, driven by improved sales orientation, channel diversification (branches, DST, DSA), and decentralization through Retail Asset Processing Centres (RAPC) for faster loan processing. - Fee-based income grew by 18% year-on-year in the latest quarter, with a continued focus on a "Fees and Flows" strategy to leverage cash management services and increase fee income while driving higher cash flow. - Investments in digital technology and process automation are expected to increase substantially (about 50% increase in technology spend), supporting faster processing and enhanced customer experience. - The bank intends to maintain or slightly improve NIM around 3.3% and expects continued improvement in deposit growth, targeting 12-13% growth with strong CASA focus. - Overall, growth strategies are designed to maintain momentum and create additional delta through new initiatives and enhanced channel efforts.

- The Bank of Baroda expects loan growth of 14-15% for FY24, with retail loans growing 18-20%, corporate loans 12-13%, and international loans around 15%. - Net Interest Margin (NIM) guidance is maintained at around 3.3% for FY24. - Fee-based income showed strong growth at 18% year-on-year in the latest quarter, driven by the "fees and flows" strategy. - Operating profit is up by close to 73% YoY, and profit before tax is up 106%. - The bank aims to continue growing retail at 4-5% above market growth, targeting 3-4% quarterly growth in retail assets. - Cost-to-income ratio is expected to reduce due to process automation and digital investments. - The bank expects to sustain strong profitability with quarterly net profit of around INR 4,000 crores (approx. 30% of last year's full-year profit). - The strategy includes decentralizing retail loan processing to speed approvals and support growth.

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- The Bank currently has a mandate to raise INR 5,000 crores of Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital. - However, the Bank is not proceeding with this capital raise at present due to its adequate capital levels. - The current capital adequacy ratio stands at approximately 15.85%, expected to rise above 16% after accounting for quarterly profits minus dividends. - The existing capital is sufficient to support the targeted 14% credit growth. - Any decision on additional fundraising will depend on capital requirements and market conditions.