Axis Bank reported a 18.4% rise in its net profit to Rs 1,899.76 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2014. The bank had posted a net profit of Rs 1,604.11 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2013. Total income for the quarter increased to Rs 10,928.81 crore from the previous year's quarter figure of Rs 9,433.55 crore.