Mumbai, Feb. 6 -- Total income stood at Rs 14,286.91 crore in the quarter ended 31 December 2024, up 18.35% from Rs 12,071.54 crore reported in the same period a year ago.

Profit before tax stood at Rs 5,180.97 crore in Q3 FY25, up 24.19% as against Rs 4,171.69 crore recorded in Q3 FY24.

Total expenses climbed 15.27% YoY to Rs 9,105.94 crore during the quarter. Finance cost was at Rs 8,837.02 crore (up 15.46% YoY), and employee benefits expense was at Rs 54.83 crore (down 21.03% YoY).

On a nine-month basis, the company's consolidated net profit rose 14.98% to Rs 11,574.25 crore on 17.84% increase in total income to Rs 41,085.66 crore in 9M FY25 over 9M FY24.

Meanwhile, the company's board has declared an interim dividend of Rs 4.30 pe...