Mahindra Finance, a prominent financial institution in India, has recently disclosed a 9% decrease in standalone profit, amounting to Rs 563 crore during the March quarter. This decline can be attributed to escalated provisions. Despite this setback, the net interest income experienced a 9% surge, reaching Rs 2,156 crore, primarily due to the growth of the loan book. However, the bottom line was impacted by a reduced interest margin and increased credit costs. Nevertheless, the company continues to uphold a satisfactory capital adequacy ratio and liquidity buffer, ensuring its financial stability. This development underscores the challenges faced by financial institutions amid the current economic climate in India.