Canara Bank has announced its audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The bank reported a net profit of ₹19,186.67 crore for the full financial year, demonstrating robust performance. The board has also recommended a dividend of ₹4.20 per equity share, representing a 210% payout on the face value of ₹2, subject to shareholder approval.
Annual Financial Performance
For the financial year 2025-26, Canara Bank achieved a standalone net profit of ₹19,186.67 crore, reflecting significant growth compared to the previous fiscal year’s profit of ₹17,026.67 crore. The total income for the year stood at ₹1,53,204.21 crore, up from ₹1,42,207.87 crore reported in the prior year.
Dividend Recommendation
The Board of Directors has recommended a dividend of ₹4.20 per equity share for the fiscal year 2025-26. This dividend, which translates to a 210% return on the face value of ₹2 per share, is pending approval from shareholders at the bank’s upcoming Annual General Meeting.
Asset Quality and Capital Adequacy
The bank maintained healthy asset quality metrics, with the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio improving to 1.84% as of March 31, 2026, compared to 2.94% in the previous year. Similarly, the Net NPA ratio improved to 0.43% from 0.70%. Furthermore, the Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel III) stands strong at 17.04%.
Consolidated Results
On a consolidated basis, the bank reported a net profit of ₹17,872.88 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹17,539.62 crore in the previous year. The consolidated total income for the year reached ₹1,53,083.22 crore.
Source: BSE
