Bajaj Finance reported a 22 percent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to ₹4,875 crore for the second quarter of FY26. Net interest income also increased by 22 percent, supported by robust demand across consumer finance, SME, and rural lending segments. Asset quality improved marginally with gross NPAs stable at 0.87 percent. The lender added over 3.5 million new customers during the quarter while expanding its digital ecosystem and co-lending partnerships.