India, Feb. 11 -- Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA.AX) reported that its net profit after income tax for the half year ended 31 December 2024 rose to A$5.13 billion from A$4.76 billion in the prior year. On a per share basis, net income was 306.6 cents up from 282.1 cents in the previous year.

On a cash basis, net income for the period increased to A$5.13 billion from A$4.76 billion last year.

Net interest income for the period was A$11.93 billion up from A$11.40 billion last year. But net other operating income was A$2.16 billion down from A$2.17 billion in the prior year.

The company has declared an interim dividend of A$2.25 per share, an increase of 10 cents on the prior comparative period. The interim dividend will be paid on or ...