Kotak Mahindra Bank reported 8% YoY growth in net profit to Rs 3,005 crore for Q3 2023, due to provisioning towards alternative investment funds and loss in the fixed income book. Net interest income rose nearly 16% YoY to Rs 6,553 crore. The gross non-performing assets ratio was 1.73%, and slippages increased to Rs 1,177 crore. The net non-performing assets ratio was 0.34%. Total advances were at Rs 3.72 lakh crore, driven by growth in retail micro finance and credit cards. The bank plans to raise funds and re-appoint Uday Shankar as independent director. For the nine months ended December, net profit rose 30% to Rs 9,648 crore.