Bank of Maharashtra, based in Pune, reported a significant 35% increase in net profit to ₹2,014 crore for the January-March quarter of FY26, compared to ₹1,493 crore in the same period last year. This surge is attributed to strong core income growth and a reduction in bad loans. The bank's overall income also saw a rise, reaching ₹8,693 crore, up from ₹7,711 crore the previous year. Interest income increased to ₹7,755 crore, reflecting a robust performance in the lending segment. The Net Interest Income (NII) rose by 19% to ₹3,702 crore due to a 22% increase in loans, totaling ₹2.92 lakh crore. On the asset quality front, the gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPAs) improved, falling to 1.45% of total advances, down from 1.74% a year earlier. However, the capital adequacy ratio decreased to 18.36%, a slight decline from 20.53% at the end of the previous fiscal year. The bank's Return on Assets (ROA) improved to 1.86%, indicating enhanced efficiency.