Bank of Baroda Q1 results: Profit comes at ₹1,278 crore

IN · 2026-07-24

1. Step 1 · The triggerBank of Baroda posts 72% profit drop due to ₹1,278 crore legal settlement with NMC Group.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe settlement signals possible hidden credit risk in PSU banks' overseas lending, prompting tighter internal risk controls.
3. Step 3 · Knock-onPSU banks raise lending spreads and reduce credit supply to SMEs to preserve capital, increasing SME borrowing costs.
4. Step 4 · Reaches youIndian SMEs face higher financing costs and slower loan approvals, impacting working capital and investment plans.

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