Canara Bank delivered robust Q3 FY26 performance.

Global business expanded 13.23% YoY to ₹27.14 Lakh Cr, supported by global advances growing 13.59% to ₹11.92 Lakh Cr and deposits increasing 12.95% to ₹15.21 Lakh Cr.

Retail credit was a standout, surging 31.37% YoY to ₹2.73 Lakh Cr, while RAM credit rose 18.70%. The bank is actively driving digital adoption, introducing new features like the Canara ai1Pe app and digital working capital loans.

A notable development was the successful listing of Canara Robeco and Canara HSBC Life Insurance, reclassifying them as associates and generating a net gain of ₹1,930 Cr.

Financially, operating profit climbed 16.36% YoY to ₹9,119 Cr, and net profit jumped 25.61% YoY to ₹5,155 Cr.

Asset quality saw significant improvement, with Gross NPA dropping to 2.08% (down 126 bps YoY) and Net NPA to 0.45% (down 44 bps YoY). Provision Coverage Ratio is strong at 94.19%. Annualized EPS stands at ₹21.48. Management's positive outlook is evident as the bank currently exceeds its March 2026 guidance across various key metrics, including growth, asset quality, and profitability.