Shares of Federal Bank fell over 6% to Rs 178.1 in Tuesday's intraday trade on the BSE after the private sector lender reported a 5% year-on-year decline in its net profit for the third quarter ending December 30, 2024. The bank posted a net profit of Rs 955 crore, down from Rs 1,007 crore in the same period last year, despite recording its highest-ever pre-provision operating profit.