Your Board of Directors have the pleasure of presenting the Bank'sAnnual Report on its Business and Operations along with theaudited Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account for the year endedMarch 31,2025.
• Overall Domestic Business of the Bank registeredgrowth of 12.63% to reach at Rs.12.64 lakh crore ason 31.03.2025 as against Rs.11.22 lakh crore as on
31.03.2024.
• CASA Deposits increased by 3.86% on YoY basis andstood at Rs. 2.80 lakh crore as on 31.03.2025 andCASA Ratio stood at 40.28%.
• Total Domestic Deposits increased by 11.21% toreach at Rs. 7 lakh crore as on 31.03.2025 as againstRs. 6.30 lakh crore as on 31.03.2024.
• Gross Domestic Advances registered growth of14.45% YoY, reached at Rs. 5.64 lakh crore as on31.03.2025 from Rs 4.92 lakh crore as on 31.03.2024.
• Share of RAM Advances to Total Advances was57.26% (i.e. Rs 3.23 lakh crore) as on 31.03.2025 ascompared to 55.36% (i.e. Rs 2.73 lakh crore) as on
• Priority Sector Lending constituted 45.44% ofAdjusted Net Bank Credit and the share of AgriculturalCredit to Adjusted Net Bank Credit was 21.15% as on
31.03.2025.
• Retail Credit grew by 19.93% from Rs. 1.11 lakhcrore as on 31.03.2024 to Rs. 1.34 lakh crore as on
31.03.2025. The share of Retail Credit to DomesticCredit was 23.72% as on 31.03.2025.
• MSME Credit registered growth of 18.39% from Rs.
0.76 lakh crore as on 31.03.2024 to Rs. 0.91 lakhcrore as on 31.03.2025. The share of MSME Credit toTotal Domestic Credit was 16.08% as on 31.03.2025.
• The Domestic CD Ratio stood at 80.47% as on
• Overseas Business has increased by 8.61% andreached at Rs 2.19 lakh crore as on 31.03.2025 fromRs. 2.01 lakh crore as on 31.03.2024.
• Total Overseas Advances increased by 9.97% andreached at Rs. 1.02 lakh crore as on 31.03.2025 fromRs. 0.93 lakh crore as on 31.03.2024.
• Total Overseas Deposits increased by 7.43% andreached Rs. 1.16 lakh crore as on 31.03.2025 fromRs. 1.08 lakh crore as on 31.03.2024.
• Gross Business of the Bank registered a growthof 12.02% and reached Rs. 14.83 lakh crore ason 31.03.2025 from Rs. 13.24 lakh crore as on
• Total Deposits increased 10.65% and reached Rs.8.17 lakh crore as on 31.03.2025 from Rs. 7.38 lakhcrore as on 31.03.2024.
• Gross Advances increased by 13.74% and reachedRs. 6.66 lakh crore as on 31.03.2025 from Rs. 5.86lakh crore as on 31.03.2024.
• The Global CD Ratio stood at 81.57% as on
Financial Parameters:
• Operating Profit increased by 17% YoY and reachedRs. 16,412 crore for FY'25 as against Rs. 14,069crore for FY'24.
• The Bank has reported Net Profit of Rs. 9,219 crore inFY'25 as against Rs. 6,318 crore in FY'24 exhibiting agrowth of 46% YoY.
• Capital Adequacy Ratio stood at an improved level of17.77% as on 31.03.2025 as against 16.69% as on
• Net Worth increased by 19% YoY to Rs. 65,642Crore as on 31.03.2025 from Rs. 55,118 Crore as on
• Book Value per share was Rs. 148.88 as at 31.03.2025.
• Gross NPA (Global) declined by 25% YoY from Rs.29,183 crore as on 31.03.2024 to Rs. 21,749 crore ason 31.03.2025.
• Gross NPA Ratio improved to 3.27% as on 31.03.2025from 4.98% as on 31.03.2024.
• Net NPA declined by 22% YoY and stood at Rs. 5,359crore as on 31.03.2025 as against Rs. 6,845 crore ason 31.03.2024.
• Net NPA Ratio improved to 0.82% as on 31.03.2025from 1.22% as on 31.03.2024.
The financial performance of the Bank for the year 2024-25 issummarized below:
Particulars
2023-24
2024-25
Growth(%)
Net Interest Income
23,053
24,394
6%
Non-Interest Income
6,095
8,994
48%
Operating Expenses
15,079
16,975
13%
Operating Profit
14,069
16,412
17%
Provisions/Contingencies
Tax
7,751
7,193
-0.07%
Net Profit/Loss
6,318
9,219
46%
Earnings per Share (Rs.)
14.90
20.25
Book Value per Share (Rs.)
131.30
148.88
Return on Equity (%)
13.13
15.27
Return on Average Assets (%)
0.70
0.90
Key Financial Ratios are presented below:
Percentage (%)
Yield on Advances
8.38
8.46
Yield on Investments
6.75
7.10
Yield on Funds
7.03
7.24
Cost of Deposits
4.51
4.90
Cost of Funds
4.36
4.75
Net Interest Margin
2.97
2.82
Non-Interest Income to Operating Expenses
40.42
52.98
Other Income to Average Working Fund
0.67
0.88
Operating Expenses to Average WorkingFund
1.75
1.74
Staff Expenses to Average Working Fund
1.06
1.05
Other Operating Expenses to AverageWorking Fund
0.68
Asset Utilization Ratio
1.63
1.68
Non-Interest Income to Total Income
9.12
11.27
Non-Interest Income to Net Income
20.91
26.94
Cost to Income Ratio
51.73
50.84
During the financial year 2024-25, Bank has raised:
• Rs. 2500 crore by way of Tier II bonds (Series XVII) on
26.09.2024.
bonds
• During the FY 2024-25, Bank has raised Rs.12,690crore by issue of Long Term Infrastructure Bond in 3tranches for a tenor of 10 years.
• As per Basel III Framework, Bank's Capital AdequacyRatio was 17.77% as on 31.03.2025, which is higherthan the regulatory requirement of 11.5%.
• Details of Capital Adequacy (Basel III) are as under:
(Amount in Rs. Crore)
BASEL - III
31.03.2024
31.03.2025
CET1 Capital
58,660
14.24%
6,6194
14.84%
Tier I Capital
61,512
14.93%
68,996
15.47%
Tier II Capital
8,395
2.03%
10,244
2.30%
Total Capital
69,907
16.96%
79,240
17.77%
Risk Weighted Assets
4,12,078
4,45,960
• Bank of India has entered into an MOU with TATA,Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra and KIA Motors, wherebya special scheme with 100% finance on select vehiclemodels has been floated. These engagements areexpected to improve last mile vehicle financing anddeliver faster and more streamlined services.
• The Bank has on boarded six mandated schemes, i.e.KCC, KCC-Fisheries, AMI, eNWR, NRLM and ACABCon Jansamarth Portal for capturing leads from marketplace. It has also successfully integrated its LoanManagement System, E-Platform into JansamarthPortal.
• In order to provide real-time audio confirmationensuring seamless, secure and user-friendly UPItransactions (credit) made using the BOI BHIM UPIQR Code, the Bank has introduced Portable UPI QRSound Box. This will elevate the payment experiencefor both merchants and customers.
• BOI Star Export Credit is a new product. Budgetsof the same allotted to Emerging Corporate CreditBranches (ECCB). This product aims at augmentingexport credit business of the Bank.
• Bank of India has partnered with India MortgageGuarantee Corporation (IMGC) to offer mortgageguarantee backed home loan products, aiming thesalaried and self-employed customers in the affordablehousing segment.
• The Bank has received RBI Approval for 12 SpecialRupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs), of which 5 accountsare already live.
• The Bank has issued RuPay Cards to 252 lakhPMJDY accounts during FY 2024-25, encouragingbeneficiaries of Direct Benefit Transfer schemes towithdraw subsidy amounts from cash-out points likelocal BC-outlets/Branches by way of customer basedAadhar authentication.
• ‘Mom's Relaunch Program', an initiative for returningmothers has been implemented by the Bank which isaimed at providing counselling to staff members whohave returned post maternity, having children aged 6months on PAN India basis.
• ‘Star Samarth' is a new HR initiative to provideempowerment and assistance to the employeesto share their concerns and challenges that mightbe hampering their own performance and overallbusiness indices of the Bank.
BOI STAR LIGHT, the HR transformation project waslaunched on March 1, 2024, and is being implemented inthree phases, with an aim to build a future-ready workforceby amplifying employee engagement, career and talentmanagement and performance management. As theProject enters the third phase, 15 digital tools have beenlaunched, including Performance Management System(PMS), Scorecards, Job Family Survey, Skill Assessment& Target Setting etc., designed to drive meaningful changein digitization of Bank's HR processes aligned with thebusiness strategy & Visionary goals of the Bank.
Digital & IT Transformation - Star Nextech
As part of its comprehensive digital and technicaltransformation journey, your Bank has been ramping upits digital infrastructure through a strategic redesign andmodernization of its IT landscape.
Over the past few months, several key initiatives have beenlaunched to enhance operational efficiency, system resilience
and governance across the IT function. These include:
1. Establishment of Resiliency Operations Center (ROC),designed to provide 24x7 end-to-end monitoring of theBank's critical applications and infrastructure, ensuringproactive issue resolution and improved uptime.
2. Centralization of Testing through establishmentof a Testing Center of Excellence to standardizequality assurance processes
3. Establishment of Vendor Center of Excellence tooptimize IT procurement and vendor management.
Your Bank is also planning system enhancements of its coreplatforms such as the Core Banking System (CBS), Mobileand Internet Banking interface, API Gateway etc.
These enhancements aim to achieve industry-leadingperformance, architectural robustness & scalability, enablingthe Bank to support future digital initiatives more effectively.
Collectively, these efforts represent a major step forward inbuilding a secure, agile and high-performing IT foundation insync with your Bank's long-term strategic goals.
Data lake Project - Star Aditya
Your Bank has embarked on a comprehensive modernizationof its existing data platform, integrating latest applicationsand infrastructure technologies. This strategic initiative aimsto enhance your Bank's data analytic capabilities, ensuringin-depth insights and informed decision-making. Your Bankhas implemented robust data governance framework tomaintain data integrity, compliance, and security. Advanceddata reporting tool has been adopted to facilitate timelyand accurate reporting. Additionally, your Bank optimizedcustomer communication channels, leveraging digitalplatforms to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.These advancements collectively drive business generation,mitigate risk factors, and significantly improve operationalefficiency.
Under Star Aditya (Analytics driven Insights to YieldsActions), your Bank has taken the following initiatives:
1. Modernize the data warehouse to enable unifiedingestion of structured, semi-structured, andunstructured data, laying the foundation for enterprise¬wide analytics.
2. Leveraged AI and machine learning to poweradvanced analytical use cases, turning raw data intopredictive and prescriptive business insights.
3. Launched smart, interactive customer statements thattransform static reports into engaging, personalizeddigital experiences.
4. Developed dynamic dashboards and visualizationsto empower leadership with real-time, data-drivendecision support.
5. Strengthened data governance and quality
frameworks to ensure trusted, compliant, and high-integrity analytics across the organization.
• On 24.09.2024, Ministry of Agriculture and FarmerWelfare felicitated Bank of India under the AgricultureInfrastructure Fund Scheme for Target achievementunder BHARAT Campaign for FY 2023-24.
• The Bank was recognized as the Winner of APYAnnual Awards for FY 2023-24 (received in July'24)for achieving 140 APY scheme enrolment per branchagainst the PFRDA target of 80 per branch.
• Bank was awarded as Best Bank under the InnovativeUse of Technology to enhance Customer Experienceat the 5th BFSI Technology Excellence Award 2024 forUniversal Application Project
• Bank of India has earned the ‘PMSVANidhi PraiseAward' from MOHUA for securing 3rd position inPMSVANidhi Loan Performance during FY 2023-24.
• PFRDA launched a campaign for ‘RetirementRevolutionaries' and 5 of the Bank's Zonal Managershave been nominated for the award.
• Expand the Bank's Retail, Agriculture and MSME(RAM) lending profile by leveraging its existingcustomer base.
• Continue to contain funding cost by sourcing low costdeposits such as CASA.
• Focus on improving asset quality and containing NPAlevels.
• Adopt a multi-pronged approach to increase theBank's Corporate Clientele and expand the MidCorporate Space through Emerging Corporate CreditBranches
• Leverage technology to increase cross sellingopportunities, reduce cost and enhance customerexperience.
• Improving Risk Management Systems to ensure longterm sustainability by balancing compliance withstrategic oversight
The Directors confirm that in the preparation of the annual
accounts for the year ended March 31,2025:
a. The applicable accounting standards have beenfollowed along with proper explanation relating tomaterial departures, if any,
b. The accounting policies framed in accordance withthe guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India wereconsistently applied. Reasonable and prudentjudgements and estimates were made so as to givea true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Bankand for preventing and detecting fraud and otherirregularities,
c. Proper and sufficient care for the maintenance ofadequate accounting records in accordance withthe provisions of applicable laws governing banks inIndia for safeguarding the assets of the Bank and forpreventing and detecting fraud and other irregularities,
d. Annual accounts have been prepared on a goingconcern basis,
e. Internal financial controls system to be followed by theBank were laid down and that such internal financialcontrols are adequate and were operating effectively,
f. Proper systems have been devised to ensurecompliance with the provisions of all applicable lawsand that such systems were adequate and operatingeffectively