Introduction

Bank of Baroda (NSE: BANKBARODA, BSE: 532134), India’s second-largest public sector lender, officially released its unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the first quarter of Financial Year 2026–27 (Q1 FY27) on July 24, 2026. The quarterly earnings report offers a comprehensive look at the bank’s operational trajectory, balance sheet expansion, margin performance, and asset quality evolution in an environment marked by shifting domestic interest rate dynamics and persistent deposit mobilization competition across the Indian banking ecosystem.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, Bank of Baroda demonstrated sustained credit momentum, expanding its Global Advances by 17.4% YoY to ₹14,16,898 crore and Domestic Advances by 16.1% YoY to ₹11,50,906 crore. Core underlying earnings remained stable, with Net Interest Income (NII) increasing 9.5% YoY to ₹12,524 crore. Operating profit before provisions and contingencies stood at ₹8,127 crore. However, reported Net Profit for the quarter was ₹1,278 crore, significantly impacted by a full, one-time debit of an exceptional settlement item amounting to ₹5,680 crore ($600 million) related to historical legal proceedings involving entities within the NMC Group. Excluding this one-off payout, the bank’s normalized net profit would have stood at ₹5,528 crore, reflecting steady core operational profitability.

Asset quality metrics showed further structural strength during the quarter. The Gross Non-Performing Asset (GNPA) ratio declined by 29 bps YoY to 1.99%, breaching the sub-2% threshold. Similarly, the Net Non-Performing Asset (NNPA) ratio improved to 0.50% with a Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) of 93.28% (including technical write-offs). This comprehensive analysis covers every dimension of Bank of Baroda’s Q1 FY27 financial results, examining earnings, balance sheet trends, segment performance, asset quality, valuation metrics, and institutional investment perspectives.

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│ Domestic Retail │     │ Corporate &     │     │ International   │     │ Subsidiaries    │
│ & MSME (RAM)    │     │ Wholesale       │     │ Network         │     │ & JVs           │
│ Home, Auto,     │     │ Infrastructure, │     │ 80 Offices, 15  │     │ BOBCARD,        │
│ Agri, Mortgages │     │ Large Corporates│     │ Countries, GIFT │     │ IndiaFirst,     │
│                 │     │                 │     │ City IBU        │     │ BNP Paribas AM  │
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Company Overview

Headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat, with its operational headquarters at Baroda Corporate Centre in Mumbai, Bank of Baroda was established on July 20, 1908, by Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III. The bank was nationalized in 1969 and has grown to become one of the premier financial institutions in Asia. Effective April 1, 2019, the Government of India implemented a historic three-way amalgamation under the ‘Alternative Mechanism’ framework, merging Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank into Bank of Baroda to create an entity with an expansive national footprint.

Business Model & Service Delivery Architecture

Bank of Baroda operates a universal banking model across several primary business lines:

• Retail Banking: Covers consumer finance, including home loans, auto loans, education loans, personal loans, and gold loans.

• Commercial & Corporate Banking: Delivers working capital, term loans, project finance, syndication, and trade finance to large corporations, mid-corporates, and public sector undertakings.

• MSME & Agriculture Lending: Focuses on micro, small, and medium enterprise credit alongside priority sector agricultural lending across rural and semi-urban India.

• International Banking: Operates an international network comprising 80 overseas offices across 15 countries, supplemented by 43 branches of overseas associates, specialized international banking units (IBU in GIFT City, Gujarat), and cross-border trade desks.

• Treasury & Capital Markets: Manages the bank’s SLR/non-SLR investment portfolio, asset-liability management (ALM), foreign exchange trading, and interest rate risk.

• Subsidiaries & Joint Ventures: Operates specialized business units including BOBCARD Limited (credit cards), IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Limited (64.90% stake), Baroda BNP Paribas Asset Management (50.10% stake), BOB Capital Markets (investment banking), and regional rural banks (UP Gramin Bank, Gujarat Gramin Bank).

Distribution & Digital Reach

As of June 30, 2026, Bank of Baroda operates 8,660 domestic branches and 11,629 ATMs and Cash Recyclers across India. Its flagship digital platform, bob World, alongside specialized Digital Banking Units (DBUs), serves as the core acquisition and servicing engine for its retail and MSME customer base.

Q1 FY27 Financial Highlights

The following table summarizes Bank of Baroda’s standalone financial metrics for Q1 FY27 compared against the preceding quarter (Q4 FY26) and the corresponding prior-year quarter (Q1 FY26).

Key Performance Summary Table (Standalone)

Quarter-on-Quarter Comparison Table

Quarterly NII and Operating Profit Trajectory (₹ Crore)
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Q1 FY26 :  NII      [██████████████████████████████] ₹11,435
          PPOP     [█████████████████████] ₹8,236

Q4 FY26 :  NII      [███████████████████████████████] ₹12,494
          PPOP     [███████████████████████] ₹9,069

Q1 FY27 :  NII      [███████████████████████████████] ₹12,524
          PPOP     [█████████████████████] ₹8,127

Comparing Q1 FY27 sequentially against Q4 FY26 highlights several operational patterns:

• NII Stability: Net Interest Income expanded slightly sequentially by 0.25% from ₹12,493.67 crore in Q4 FY26 to ₹12,525.09 crore in Q1 FY27.

• Contraction in Other Income: Non-interest income moderated from ₹3,966.96 crore in Q4 FY26 to ₹3,470.37 crore in Q1 FY27 (-12.52%), primarily reflecting lower fee income cycles typical of early-fiscal quarters.

• Employee Cost Spike: Employee costs increased sequentially from ₹3,261.90 crore in Q4 FY26 to ₹4,247.21 crore in Q1 FY27 (+30.21%), driven by standard annual wage increments, actuarial adjustments, and statutory provisions.

• Operating Profit Compression: Operating profit before provisions fell 10.39% QoQ to ₹8,127.25 crore compared to ₹9,069.44 crore in the preceding quarter.

• Normalized Profit Trends: Excluding the ₹5,680.23 crore NMC legal settlement debit in Q1 FY27, normalized PAT of ₹5,528 crore tracked closely to Q4 FY26’s PAT of ₹5,615.68 crore.

Year-on-Year Comparison Table

The year-on-year perspective underscores the structural improvements in the bank’s underlying balance sheet over the past 12 months:

Five-Year Financial Performance Trend

Evaluating Bank of Baroda across a five-year horizon illustrates its multi-year operational turnaround following the 2019 merger.

Business Segment Analysis

Bank of Baroda reports four primary business segments in accordance with Accounting Standard 17 (Segment Reporting) and RBI guidelines:

Q1 FY27 Segment Revenue Breakdown (Standalone)
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Retail Banking     : [████████████████████] ₹15,369.66 Cr (41.9%)
Wholesale Banking  : [█████████████] ₹12,997.39 Cr (35.4%)
Treasury Operations: [█████████] ₹8,212.28 Cr (22.4%)
Other Operations   : [█] ₹101.76 Cr (0.3%)

1. Retail Banking Segment

Retail banking remains a primary revenue engine. Standalone Retail Segment Revenue for Q1 FY27 reached ₹15,369.66 crore, compared to ₹14,392.46 crore in Q1 FY26 (+6.79% YoY). Segment profit before unallocated costs and tax stood at ₹388.89 crore (vs. ₹260.46 crore in Q1 FY26). Organic retail advances grew 18.4% YoY to ₹3,09,674 crore, driven by strong demand across key sub-segments:

• Auto Loans: Grew 25.3% YoY.

• Mortgage Loans: Expanded 27.4% YoY.

• Home Loans: Increased 14.7% YoY.

• Education Loans: Grew 10.8% YoY.

2. Wholesale / Corporate Banking Segment

The Wholesale Banking segment generated revenue of ₹12,997.39 crore in Q1 FY27, up 8.81% YoY from ₹11,944.80 crore in Q1 FY26. Segment profit reached ₹3,399.09 crore, up 51.55% YoY from ₹2,242.82 crore in Q1 FY26, driven by higher credit utilization in infrastructure, renewable energy, and industrial manufacturing. Total Corporate Advances stood at ₹4,27,082 crore, up 15.3% YoY.

3. Treasury Operations

Treasury revenue for Q1 FY27 was ₹8,212.28 crore, down 12.03% YoY from ₹9,335.30 crore in Q1 FY26 due to yield shifts in the government securities market. Treasury segment profit stood at ₹1,470.60 crore (vs. ₹3,182.63 crore in Q1 FY26). Total treasury non-interest income for the quarter was boosted by ₹893 crore in trading gains and treasury operations.

4. International Banking Business

International advances expanded 23.3% YoY to ₹2,65,992 crore as of June 30, 2026, while International Deposits increased 8.9% YoY to ₹2,52,024 crore. International business revenue reached ₹4,290.88 crore on a standalone basis (and ₹5,090.72 crore consolidated), benefiting from high credit growth across foreign branches and GIFT City IBU operations.

5. MSME & Agriculture Segments

• Agriculture Portfolio: Expanded 18.7% YoY to reach ₹1,91,989 crore as of June 30, 2026.

• MSME Portfolio: Organic MSME advances grew 20.3% YoY to ₹1,63,264 crore.

• Combined with retail loans, the total RAM (Retail, Agri, MSME) portfolio expanded 16.5% YoY, accounting for 62.9% of total domestic advances.

Detailed Asset Quality Analysis

Asset quality improvements remain a key highlight of Bank of Baroda’s financial profile.

Gross NPA & Net NPA Trend (Percentage %)
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Q1 FY26 : GNPA [████████████] 2.28%  |  NNPA [███] 0.60%
Q4 FY26 : GNPA [██████████] 1.89%    |  NNPA [██] 0.45%
Q1 FY27 : GNPA [██████████] 1.99%    |  NNPA [██] 0.50%

NPA Ratios and Coverage

• Gross NPA: Reduced by 29 bps YoY to 1.99% (₹28,150.42 crore) as of June 30, 2026, compared to 2.28% (₹27,571.73 crore) in Q1 FY26.

• Net NPA: Reduced by 10 bps YoY to 0.50% (₹7,017.10 crore) compared to 0.60% (₹7,157.55 crore) in Q1 FY26.

• Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR): Stood at 93.28% including technical write-offs (TWO) and 75.07% excluding TWO.

Slippages, Recovery, and Credit Cost

• Slippage Ratio: Improved by 25 bps YoY to 0.91% for Q1 FY27, down from 1.16% in Q1 FY26, indicating controlled incremental stress.

• Credit Cost: Stood at 0.29% annualized in Q1 FY27, down 26 bps from 0.55% in Q1 FY26.

• Recoveries: Cash recoveries and write-off account collections remained healthy, with recovery from written-off accounts contributing ₹1,006 crore to non-interest income during the quarter.

• Floating Provisions & Reserves: The bank holds floating provisions of ₹2,500 crore as of June 30, 2026, in accordance with approved RBI guidelines. Furthermore, following the RBI notification dated May 18, 2026, discontinuing the Investment Fluctuation Reserve (IFR), the bank transferred its balance of ₹3,340 crore from IFR directly to General Reserves.

Deposit Analysis

Bank of Baroda recorded total Global Deposits of ₹16,33,559 crore as of June 30, 2026, representing a 13.8% YoY growth.

Deposit Composition (June 30, 2026)
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Domestic Term Deposits : [████████████████████████] ₹8,60,386 Cr (52.7%)
Domestic CASA          : [███████████████] ₹5,21,149 Cr (31.9%)
International Deposits : [███████] ₹2,52,024 Cr (15.4%)

• Domestic Deposits: Grew 14.7% YoY to ₹13,81,535 crore.

• Cost of Deposits: Stood at 4.66% for Q1 FY27, reducing by 12 bps sequentially and 39 bps YoY, demonstrating disciplined liability pricing amidst competitive deposit markets.

Loan Book Analysis

Total Global Advances reached ₹14,16,898 crore as of June 30, 2026, expanding 17.4% YoY.

Advances Composition by Portfolio
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Domestic Corporate      : [████████████] ₹4,27,082 Cr (30.1%)
Retail Organic          : [█████████] ₹3,09,674 Cr (21.9%)
International Advances  : [███████] ₹2,65,992 Cr (18.8%)
Agriculture             : [█████] ₹1,91,989 Cr (13.5%)
MSME Organic            : [█████] ₹1,63,264 Cr (11.5%)
Other Advances          : [██] ₹58,897 Cr (4.2%)

Credit growth was well-balanced across consumer, agricultural, small business, and corporate categories. The share of the high-margin RAM portfolio reached 62.9% of domestic credit.

CASA Analysis

Domestic CASA Deposits (Current Account Savings Account) increased by 10.0% YoY to ₹5,21,149 crore as of June 30, 2026, up from ₹4,73,637 crore on June 30, 2025. While system-wide CASA ratios experienced industry headwinds as depositors shifted toward higher-yielding fixed deposits, Bank of Baroda maintained a domestic CASA collection rate of roughly 37.7% of domestic deposits.

Margin Analysis

• Global Net Interest Margin (NIM): Stood at 2.77% for Q1 FY27, compared to 2.89% in Q4 FY26 and 2.91% in Q1 FY26.

• Domestic NIM: Stood higher at 2.93% for the quarter.

• Margin trends were influenced by asset repricing dynamics, yield shifts in corporate lending, and the cost of funds. Lower credit costs (0.29%) helped offset moderate NIM compression, preserving overall return profiles.

Management Commentary

Management highlighted key operational and financial developments during the quarterly briefing:

• Credit Growth Guidance: Management reiterated its commitment to delivering sustainable 12–14% credit growth for FY27, supported by retail expansion and corporate credit demand.

• Deposit Strategy: Focus remains on building granular retail low-cost deposits while optimizing reliance on high-cost wholesale bulk certificates of deposit.

• Resolution of NMC Legal Proceedings: Management emphasized that the USD 600 million (₹5,680 crore) settlement agreement signed on July 1, 2026, fully resolves all claims involving entities within the NMC Group in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) Court and the High Court of England & Wales. The payment was executed without admission of liability or wrongdoing, permanently removing a legacy legal contingency.

Explanation of Profit Trajectory & Exceptional Item

The primary driver behind the decline in reported net profit for Q1 FY27 was the exceptional settlement charge.

Normalized vs Reported Net Profit Breakdown (Q1 FY27)
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Pre-Tax Operating Profit  : ₹8,127 Cr
Less Standard Provisions  : -₹643 Cr
Underlying Pre-Tax Profit : ₹7,484 Cr
Less Exceptional Item     : -₹5,680 Cr (NMC Settlement)
Reported Pre-Tax Profit   : ₹1,804 Cr
Less Tax Provision        : -₹526 Cr
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REPORTED NET PROFIT       : ₹1,278 Cr
NORMALIZED NET PROFIT     : ₹5,528 Cr

Exceptional Item Breakdown: NMC Settlement

During Q1 FY27, legal proceedings against Bank of Baroda by administrators of NMC Group entities (arising from insolvency between 2012–2020) were settled via an agreement dated July 1, 2026. Under the terms of the settlement, Bank of Baroda agreed to a one-time payment of USD 600 million (₹5,680.23 crore). The settlement amount was debited to the Profit & Loss Account in Q1 FY27. Excluding this one-off debit, Bank of Baroda’s core pre-tax and net profitability remained intact.

Peer Comparison Table

The table below compares Bank of Baroda with major public sector peers based on reported market data and Q1 FY27 disclosures:

Valuation Analysis

At current market levels, Bank of Baroda trades at 0.92x P/B and approximately 6.1x standalone P/E based on trailing normalized earnings.

Valuation Multiples Overview
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P/B Ratio  : [███████████] 0.92x (Below Book Value)
P/E Ratio  : [██████████████] 6.10x Trailing Normalized
Div Yield  : [████████] 3.15% Annualized

Key Valuation Ratios

• Book Value per Share (BVPS): Standalone Net Worth reached ₹1,32,498.86 crore as of June 30, 2026, translating to a Book Value per Share of approximately ₹255.90.

• Intrinsic Value Outlook: Trading below 1.0x Book Value provides a margin of safety for long-term value investors, given the bank’s sub-2% Gross NPA level, stable core ROA (~1.10% normalized), and strong capitalization (CRAR 16.30%).

Brokerage Views & Market Consensus

Leading domestic and institutional research analyst consensus following the Q1 FY27 earnings release highlights two main themes:

• Core Business Positives: Analysts highlighted the 9.5% YoY NII expansion, strong 17.4% credit growth, low slippages (0.91%), and low credit cost (0.29%) as indicators of operational resilience.

• One-Off Clarity: Institutional views noted that while the ₹5,680 crore exceptional provision reduced reported Q1 profits, it removes a major legal overhang that had weighed on investor sentiment.

• Consensus Rating: Most major brokerages maintain a BUY / OUTPERFORM rating on Bank of Baroda with 12-month target prices ranging between ₹285.00 and ₹320.00, citing attractive P/B valuations and normalized ROE prospects (>15%).

Technical Analysis

(Note: For educational purposes only; not personalized financial advice.)

Key Technical Indicators Summary
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Current Market Price (CMP) : ~₹235 - ₹242 range
50-Day Simple Moving Avg   : ₹248.50 (Immediate Resistance)
200-Day Simple Moving Avg  : ₹232.10 (Primary Structural Support)
14-Day RSI                 : 44.20 (Neutral Zone)
MACD Histogram             : Convergence near zero signal line

Technical Support & Resistance Levels

• Key Support Levels: Immediate support sits at ₹232.00 (aligned with the 200-day SMA), followed by a secondary support zone at ₹218.00.

• Key Resistance Levels: Overhead resistance is positioned at ₹250.00, followed by major psychological resistance at ₹268.00–₹275.00.

• Trend Analysis: The stock remains in a multi-year consolidation structure, with the market absorbing the one-time Q1 earnings impact.

Key Risk Factors

1. Interest Rate & Margin Compression Risk: Potential rate cuts by central banks could compress yields on floating-rate loans faster than liability costs reprice, impacting NIMs.

2. Deposit Mobilization Pressures: Competition for retail low-cost deposits across the banking sector could increase cost of funds.

3. Regulatory Changes: Implementation of Expected Credit Loss (ECL) provisioning frameworks by the RBI may require additional capital buffers across the sector.

4. Macroeconomic Credit Risk: Stress in specific unsecured retail segments or agriculture could affect slippage ratios.

Growth Opportunities

• Digital Transformation (bob World): Expanding cross-selling of wealth management, insurance, and personal credit products via digital delivery platforms.

• Infrastructure & Renewable Financing: Financing India’s national infrastructure pipeline and green energy transition.

• RAM Portfolio Expansion: Capitalizing on double-digit credit demand across Auto, Mortgage, and MSME sectors.

• International & GIFT City Operations: Leveraging its overseas network and GIFT City IBU to capture trade finance and cross-border corporate credit business.

Short, Medium, and Long-Term Outlook

• Short-Term (1–3 Months): Stock price performance is expected to reflect earnings normalization as the market digests the one-off legal settlement.

• Medium-Term (6–12 Months): Healthy RAM loan growth, stable asset quality, and low credit costs are expected to support core operating profits.

• Long-Term (3–5 Years): Strong capital buffers (CRAR 16.30%), low Gross NPAs (1.99%), and digital capabilities position Bank of Baroda to participate in broader corporate capex and consumer credit expansion.

Investment Perspective: Bull vs. Bear Case

Bullish Thesis

• Sub-2% Gross NPA ratio (1.99%) paired with a high PCR (93.28%) reflects strong asset quality.

• One-time legal settlement eliminates a long-standing litigation risk.

• Normalized ROE (~16.57%) and ROA (~1.10%) support value re-rating from current P/B multiples (<1.0x).

• High capital adequacy (CRAR 16.30%) provides room for organic credit expansion without near-term equity dilution.

Bearish Thesis

• Sequential NIM moderation (to 2.77% globally) reflects broader industry margin headwinds.

• Subdued CASA growth relative to term deposits could weigh on funding costs.

• Employee cost increases could impact operating cost-to-income efficiency if top-line growth slows.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What was Bank of Baroda’s reported Net Profit in Q1 FY27?

Bank of Baroda reported a standalone Net Profit of ₹1,278.39 crore for Q1 FY27, after debiting a one-off exceptional item of ₹5,680.23 crore.

2. What was the bank’s normalized Net Profit excluding exceptional items?

Excluding the exceptional settlement payout, normalized Net Profit stood at ₹5,528 crore for Q1 FY27.

3. What caused the exceptional legal settlement charge in Q1 FY27?

The ₹5,680.23 crore ($600 million) charge was due to a full settlement agreement resolving historical litigation with NMC Group entities without admission of liability.

4. What was Bank of Baroda’s Net Interest Income (NII) in Q1 FY27?

NII grew 9.5% YoY to ₹12,525 crore in Q1 FY27.

5. What is the current Gross NPA ratio of Bank of Baroda?

Gross NPA improved to 1.99% as of June 30, 2026, down from 2.28% in Q1 FY26.

6. What is Bank of Baroda’s Net NPA ratio?

Net NPA improved to 0.50% as of June 30, 2026.

7. What is the bank’s Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR)?

PCR stood at 93.28% including technical write-offs and 75.07% excluding technical write-offs.

8. What was the bank’s Global Net Interest Margin (NIM) in Q1 FY27?

Global NIM was 2.77%, while Domestic NIM stood at 2.93%.

9. What was the credit growth rate recorded by Bank of Baroda in Q1 FY27?

Global Advances grew 17.4% YoY to ₹14,16,898 crore, while Domestic Advances grew 16.1% YoY to ₹11,50,906 crore.

10. How fast did retail loans grow during the quarter?

Organic retail advances grew 18.4% YoY, driven by auto loans (+25.3%) and mortgages (+27.4%).

11. What was the deposit growth in Q1 FY27?

Global Deposits grew 13.8% YoY to ₹16,33,559 crore, while Domestic Deposits rose 14.7% YoY.

12. What is Bank of Baroda’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (CRAR)?

CRAR stood at 16.30% with a CET-1 ratio of 13.90% under Basel III as of June 30, 2026.

13. Did Bank of Baroda declare a dividend in Q1 FY27?

No interim dividend was announced during the Q1 FY27 Board meeting.

14. What was the Slippage Ratio for Q1 FY27?

The Slippage Ratio improved to 0.91%, down from 1.16% in Q1 FY26.

15. What is the bank’s current cost of deposits?

Cost of deposits improved to 4.66% in Q1 FY27, down 12 bps sequentially.

Key Takeaways

• Core NII Expansion: Net Interest Income increased 9.5% YoY to ₹12,524 crore.

• Balance Sheet Scale: Global business crossed ₹30.5 lakh crore, supported by 17.4% advance growth.

• Asset Quality: Gross NPA improved to 1.99% with a PCR of 93.28%.

• One-Off Impact Resolved: A USD 600 million (₹5,680 crore) settlement debited in Q1 FY27 removes historical NMC litigation overhangs.

• Normalized Earnings: Normalized PAT stood at ₹5,528 crore with a normalized ROE of 16.57%.

• Capital Position: CRAR remains healthy at 16.30% (CET-1 at 13.90%).

Editorial Conclusion

Bank of Baroda’s Q1 FY27 financial results show a combination of solid core operational performance alongside a major one-time balance sheet cleanup. While the ₹5,680 crore exceptional legal settlement reduced reported quarterly earnings, it definitively closes a legacy international litigation uncertainty. Beneath the surface, the bank’s fundamental growth drivers—a 17.4% expansion in loans, low credit costs (0.29%), sub-2% Gross NPAs, and stable core ROE (>16.5% normalized)—remain intact. Trading at a discount to book value, Bank of Baroda presents a compelling long-term value profile within the Indian public banking sector.