Canara Bank Q4 FY26: Net Profit ₹4,505.57 Cr, Fresh Slippages Rise QoQ
Canara Bank reported Q4 FY26 standalone net profit of ₹4,505.57 crore and full-year FY26 net profit of ₹19,186.67 crore. Fresh slippages rose to 28B rupees in Q4 vs 19B rupees in Q3, while GNPA ratio improved to 1.84% and NNPA to 0.43%. The board recommended a dividend of ₹4.20 per share, and consolidated total assets grew to ₹18,87,325.11 crore.

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Canara Bank reported its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2026, approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 11, 2026. On a standalone basis, the bank posted a net profit of ₹4,505.57 crore for Q4, compared to ₹5,002.66 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. For the full financial year FY26, standalone net profit stood at ₹19,186.67 crore, up from ₹17,026.67 crore in FY25. The board has recommended a dividend of ₹4.20 per equity share (210% on face value of ₹2 per share) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Standalone Financial Performance at a Glance
The following table summarises Canara Bank's key standalone financial metrics for Q4 and the full year:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 (Audited) | Q3 FY26 (Reviewed) | Q4 FY25 (Audited) | FY26 (Audited) | FY25 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Earned: | ₹31,837.85 crore | ₹31,981.60 crore | ₹31,002.04 crore | ₹1,26,366.17 crore | ₹1,19,755.07 crore |
| Other Income: | ₹4,824.36 crore | ₹7,899.36 crore | ₹6,350.76 crore | ₹26,838.04 crore | ₹22,452.80 crore |
| Total Income: | ₹36,662.21 crore | ₹39,880.96 crore | ₹37,352.80 crore | ₹1,53,204.21 crore | ₹1,42,207.87 crore |
| Interest Expended: | ₹22,029.88 crore | ₹22,729.28 crore | ₹21,560.12 crore | ₹89,155.93 crore | ₹82,683.11 crore |
| Operating Profit: | ₹6,757.38 crore | ₹9,119.47 crore | ₹8,283.67 crore | ₹33,018.57 crore | ₹31,390.26 crore |
| Provisions (ex-tax): | ₹991.81 crore | ₹2,414.36 crore | ₹1,831.71 crore | ₹8,111.90 crore | ₹8,763.59 crore |
| Provisions for NPAs: | ₹1,311.57 crore | ₹1,650.02 crore | ₹2,847.09 crore | ₹6,310.48 crore | ₹9,586.44 crore |
| Profit Before Tax: | ₹5,765.57 crore | ₹6,705.11 crore | ₹6,451.96 crore | ₹24,906.67 crore | ₹22,626.67 crore |
| Net Profit: | ₹4,505.57 crore | ₹5,155.11 crore | ₹5,002.66 crore | ₹19,186.67 crore | ₹17,026.67 crore |
Asset Quality and Capital Adequacy
Canara Bank's asset quality showed improvement on key headline ratios on a sequential basis, though fresh slippages rose during the quarter. Q4 fresh slippages stood at 28B rupees, compared to 19B rupees in the previous quarter. The Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) ratio declined to 1.84% as of March 31, 2026, from 2.08% in the previous quarter and 2.94% a year ago. The Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) ratio eased to 0.43% from 0.45% quarter-on-quarter and 0.70% year-on-year. The amount of net NPAs stood at ₹5,209.37 crore as of March 31, 2026. The Provision Coverage Ratio on a standalone basis stood at 94.21% as on March 31, 2026, compared to 92.70% as at March 31, 2025. The following table presents the key asset quality and capital adequacy metrics:
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNPA Ratio: | 1.84% | 2.08% | 2.94% |
| NNPA Ratio: | 0.43% | 0.45% | 0.70% |
| Net NPA Amount: | ₹5,209.37 crore | ₹5,322.30 crore | ₹7,353.31 crore |
| Fresh Slippages: | 28B rupees | 19B rupees | — |
| Capital Adequacy (Basel III): | 17.04% | 16.50% | 16.33% |
| Common Equity Tier I Ratio: | 12.44% | 12.37% | 12.03% |
| Additional Tier 1 Ratio: | 2.15% | 2.23% | 2.34% |
| Return on Assets (Annualised): | 1.01% | 1.16% | 1.25% |
| Basic & Diluted EPS (₹): | 4.97 | 5.68 | 5.52 |
Consolidated Financial Results
On a consolidated basis, Canara Bank reported a net profit after minority interest of ₹4,574.23 crore for Q4 FY26, compared to ₹5,070.19 crore in Q4 FY25. For the full year FY26, consolidated net profit after minority interest stood at ₹17,872.88 crore, compared to ₹17,539.62 crore in FY25. Total consolidated income for Q4 FY26 was ₹36,538.61 crore, against ₹40,256.19 crore in Q4 FY25. The consolidated Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel III) stood at 17.07% as of March 31, 2026. The consolidated total assets as of March 31, 2026 stood at ₹18,87,325.11 crore, up from ₹17,32,527.38 crore as of March 31, 2025.
| Metric: | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Income: | ₹36,538.61 crore | ₹33,089.36 crore | ₹40,256.19 crore | ₹1,53,083.22 crore | ₹1,52,657.89 crore |
| Net Profit (after minority interest): | ₹4,574.23 crore | ₹5,253.67 crore | ₹5,070.19 crore | ₹17,872.88 crore | ₹17,539.62 crore |
| Capital Adequacy (Basel III): | 17.07% | 16.53% | 16.39% | 17.07% | — |
| Total Assets: | ₹18,87,325.11 crore | ₹18,26,371.58 crore | ₹17,32,527.38 crore | ₹18,87,325.11 crore | ₹17,32,527.38 crore |
Standalone Segment Performance
Across business segments on a standalone basis, Retail Banking Operations contributed the highest segment revenue for Q4 FY26 at ₹17,186.92 crore, followed by Wholesale Banking Operations at ₹12,631.99 crore and Treasury Operations at ₹6,843.30 crore. For the full year FY26, Retail Banking revenue stood at ₹69,000.39 crore, Wholesale Banking at ₹50,503.51 crore, and Treasury Operations at ₹33,700.31 crore. In terms of segment results, Treasury Operations reported a profit of ₹2,129.99 crore for Q4 FY26, while Retail Banking Operations reported ₹3,475.86 crore and Wholesale Banking Operations reported ₹159.72 crore.
| Segment Revenue (₹ crore): | Q4 FY26 | Q3 FY26 | Q4 FY25 | FY26 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury Operations: | 6,843.30 | 9,984.35 | 7,035.25 | 33,700.31 | 27,686.00 |
| Retail Banking Operations: | 17,186.92 | 17,173.97 | 16,707.05 | 69,000.39 | 65,261.71 |
| Wholesale Banking Operations: | 12,631.99 | 12,722.64 | 13,610.50 | 50,503.51 | 49,260.16 |
| Total Income from Operations: | 36,662.21 | 39,880.96 | 37,352.80 | 1,53,204.21 | 1,42,207.87 |
Balance Sheet Highlights
The standalone balance sheet as of March 31, 2026 reflects significant growth across key parameters. Total standalone assets stood at ₹18,83,201.89 crore, compared to ₹16,84,685.58 crore as of March 31, 2025. Advances grew to ₹12,20,017.47 crore from ₹10,49,155.02 crore, while deposits stood at ₹15,68,678.15 crore compared to ₹14,29,862.18 crore. Reserves and surplus on a standalone basis increased to ₹1,11,568.48 crore from ₹98,085.98 crore.
| Balance Sheet Item (Standalone): | 31.03.2026 | 31.03.2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Capital: | ₹1,814.13 crore | ₹1,814.13 crore |
| Reserves & Surplus: | ₹1,11,568.48 crore | ₹98,085.98 crore |
| Deposits: | ₹15,68,678.15 crore | ₹14,29,862.18 crore |
| Borrowings: | ₹1,55,287.68 crore | ₹1,16,686.12 crore |
| Advances: | ₹12,20,017.47 crore | ₹10,49,155.02 crore |
| Investments: | ₹4,03,414.58 crore | ₹3,82,179.38 crore |
| Total Assets: | ₹18,83,201.89 crore | ₹16,84,685.58 crore |
Dividend and Key Corporate Developments
The board has recommended a dividend of ₹4.20 per equity share (210% on face value of ₹2 per share) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval. During FY26, the bank issued Basel III Compliant Additional Tier I Bonds aggregating to ₹3,500 crore and redeemed such bonds aggregating to ₹2,936.10 crore. Additionally, the bank issued Basel III Compliant Tier II Bonds aggregating to ₹5,000 crore and redeemed Tier II Bonds aggregating to ₹4,150 crore during the year. The bank's Provision Coverage Ratio improved to 94.21% on a standalone basis as of March 31, 2026. The bank holds total provision of ₹4,908.35 crore (100% of total outstanding of ₹4,908.35 crore) for accounts covered under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) as on March 31, 2026. During the year, Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited and Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited were listed on the stock exchanges, following which the bank's shareholding in these entities reduced from 51% to 38% and 36.50% respectively, and they were reclassified from subsidiaries to associates. This divestment resulted in a pre-tax profit (net of expenses) of ₹1,929.56 crore on a standalone basis and ₹1,800.93 crore on a consolidated basis.
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Historical Stock Returns for Canara Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
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| -3.65% | -3.88% | -7.01% | -7.99% | +35.71% | +339.79% |
With fresh slippages rising to ₹28B in Q4 FY26 versus ₹19B in Q3, what sectors or loan segments are driving the increase and could this signal a deteriorating credit cycle ahead?
Following the reclassification of Canara Robeco AMC and Canara HSBC Life Insurance as associates, how might the reduction in stake impact Canara Bank's fee income and non-interest revenue streams in FY27?
Given the significant surge in borrowings from ₹1,16,686 crore to ₹1,55,287 crore year-on-year, what is the bank's strategy to manage its cost of funds amid a potentially easing interest rate environment?


































