DCB Bank reported a 16.14% increase in net profit to ₹205.65 crore for the fourth quarter of FY26, compared to the same period last year. This growth was supported by an 8.06% rise in total income, reaching ₹2,118.78 crore. The bank's net interest income also saw a significant increase of 17.38% year-on-year, totaling ₹655 crore. Notably, the gross non-performing asset (NPA) ratio improved to 2.45%, down from 2.99% a year earlier, indicating enhanced asset quality. The bank's deposits surged by 20.91% to ₹72,583 crore, while net advances rose 17.58% to ₹60,022 crore. The capital adequacy ratio remained robust at 16.55%, adhering to Basel III norms. DCB Bank's board has proposed a dividend of ₹1.45 per equity share, pending shareholder approval. The shares of DCB Bank rose 0.44% to ₹193.25 on the Bombay Stock Exchange.