New Delhi, April 27 -- IDFC First Bank share price advanced 3% on Monday, 27 April to its day's high of Rs.69.29 per share on BSE after the private sector lender posted strong earnings for the quarter ended March 2026 (Q4FY26).

The bank reported a modest rise in earnings for the fourth quarter of FY26, with net profit increasing 5% year-on-year to Rs.319 crore, compared to Rs.304 crore in the same period last year. However, its performance was supported by steady growth in lending operations and improvement in asset quality, even as it navigated challenges related to a fraud incident during the quarter.

Total income for the quarter climbed to Rs.12,183 crore from Rs.11,308 crore a year ago, reflecting continued business expansion. Inter...