Axis Bank Q1 FY27 delivered a strong start to the financial year, with the private sector lender reporting a standalone net profit of ₹7,114 crore, up 23% year-on-year (YoY), supported by positive operating jaws and stable asset quality.
The bank also continued to gain market share across deposits and advances, with deposits rising 18% YoY and advances increasing 19% YoY.
Axis Bank reported that its Net Interest Income (NII) increased 8% YoY to ₹14,646 crore, while Core Operating Profit grew 10% YoY and 5% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) to ₹11,122 crore during Axis Bank Q1 FY27.
The bank’s balance sheet expanded 20% YoY to ₹19,21,966 crore, driven by healthy growth in deposits and advances. Asset quality also improved, with the Gross NPA declining to 1.28%, down 29 basis points YoY, while Net NPA stood at 0.39%, down 6 basis points YoY.
The bank also enhanced its profitability metrics during Axis Bank Q1 FY27, reporting a Return on Equity (RoE) of 14.16% while maintaining a Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) of 16.67%.
Strong Growth Across Business Segments
Continuing its momentum in digital payments, Axis Bank Q1 FY27 maintained an approximately 38% UPI Payer PSP market share, with UPI transaction value growing 48% YoY.
The bank also witnessed broad-based lending growth across business segments:
- Corporate loan book grew 38% YoY
- Mid-Corporate loan book increased 27% YoY
- SME lending expanded 25% YoY
Axis Bank’s domestic subsidiaries also delivered a healthy performance, reporting a combined Q1FY27 PAT of ₹546 crore, representing a 21% YoY increase.
Focus on Digital Innovation and AI
During Axis Bank Q1 FY27, the bank continued investing in digital innovation, AI-led transformation and ecosystem partnerships aimed at building a future-ready banking franchise.
As part of its Safe Banking initiatives, Axis Bank became the first leading bank to introduce Aadhaar Face Authentication as a self-service journey for digitally updating mobile numbers.
The bank also partnered with Flipkart and PayU to enable biometric authentication for card payments through secure OTP-free transactions.
Additionally, it introduced AI-powered compliance solutions for current account customers, enabling simplified ReKYC and business profile updates through intelligent paperless workflows.
Further strengthening its digital banking proposition, the bank launched its first Digital Locker-focused branch, featuring advanced automation, enhanced security and customer convenience.
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Partnerships Across Hospitality, Tourism and Research
As part of Axis Bank Q1 FY27, the bank strengthened its engagement with the hospitality and tourism sectors through its partnership with FHRAI and by hosting the Tourism Promotion & Expansion Plan Meet in Srinagar. The initiative aims to support inclusive and sustainable economic development in Jammu & Kashmir.
Axis Bank also announced a ₹100-crore partnership with BITS Pilani to establish an advanced Industry Research, Technology & Innovation Park in Hyderabad.
The bank further released the fifth edition of the 2025 Burgundy Private Hurun India 500, highlighting India’s 500 most valuable companies with a combined valuation of US$3.4 trillion.
Axis Finance Announces Capital Raise
The quarter also marked an important milestone for the Axis Group during Axis Bank Q1 FY27.
Axis Finance announced a ₹2,250-crore capital raise from Axis Bank and Kedaara Capital to support its next phase of growth across retail, MSME and wholesale lending businesses.
Industry Recognition
Axis Bank received several industry recognitions during the quarter, including:
- Three Platinum wins at the Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards
- Two honours at the PWM WealthTech Awards 2026
- Financial Express Best Digital Bank of the Year 2026 award
- Management Commentary
Amitabh Chaudhry, MD & CEO, Axis Bank said: “As customer expectations evolve and technology continues to reshape financial services, our focus remains on building a franchise that combines trust, innovation and resilience at scale.
This quarter, we continued to invest across these priorities – strengthening digital security, deploying AI to simplify customer journeys, expanding growth platforms and supporting ecosystems that drive economic progress.
With these investments we hope to create enduring value for our customers, stakeholders and the communities we serve.”
