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Canara Bank posted a 33.15% year-on-year increase in net profit to Rs.5,002.66 crore for Q4 FY25, driven by improved asset quality and lower provisions. The board recommended a final dividend of Rs.4 per share on a Rs.2 face value.
Canara Bank ended Q4 FY25 with a strong financial performance, reporting a 33.15% YoY rise in standalone net profit to Rs.5,002.66 crore, compared to Rs.3,757.23 crore in Q4 FY24. The bank’s profitability was supported by robust growth in operating profit, which increased 12.14% YoY to Rs.8,284 crore, and lower provisioning costs.
Total interest income rose 7.62% YoY to Rs.31,002.04 crore, while total provisions fell to Rs.3,280 crore from Rs.3,630 crore, marking a 9.64% drop. Asset quality improved substantially, with gross NPA falling to 2.94% from 4.23% YoY and net NPA declining to 0.70% from 1.27%.
Despite a 1.44% dip in net interest income (Rs.9,442 crore), and a 25 bps contraction in net interest margin (to 2.80%), the bank delivered solid bottom-line growth. Cost-to-income ratio also improved by 253 bps YoY to 47.55%. The board declared a final dividend of Rs.4 per share (200%) on a face value of Rs.2 for FY25.
Q4 FY25 net profit rose 33.15% YoY to Rs.5,002.66 crore.
Total interest income grew 7.62% YoY to Rs.31,002.04 crore.
Net interest income declined 1.44% YoY to Rs.9,442 crore.
Net interest margin narrowed to 2.80% from 3.05% YoY.
Operating profit rose 12.14% YoY to Rs.8,284 crore.
Provisions declined 9.64% YoY to Rs.3,280 crore.
Gross NPA dropped to 2.94% from 4.23% YoY.
Net NPA improved to 0.70% from 1.27% YoY.
PCR increased to 92.70% from 89.10% YoY.
Global gross advances rose 11.74% YoY to Rs.10.73 lakh crore.
Global deposits increased 11.01% YoY to Rs.14.56 lakh crore.
Board recommended a final dividend of Rs.4 per share (200%) for FY25.
Canara Bank’s impressive Q4 performance highlights its strengthened balance sheet and effective risk management. With gross and net NPAs falling significantly and PCR touching nearly 93%, the bank has demonstrated progress in asset quality. Though margins were under slight pressure, operating efficiency and a strong credit pipeline cushioned profitability.
Going forward, the bank will focus on expanding its retail and MSME portfolio, optimising capital deployment, and maintaining low slippage ratios. Enhanced digitisation and service diversification are likely to support customer acquisition and cost management.
The banking sector continues to benefit from stable interest rates, steady loan demand, and improving asset quality. For public sector banks like Canara Bank, increased government infrastructure spending and rural credit demand are expected to drive growth. A strong liability base and strategic provisioning put Canara Bank in a solid position heading into FY26, despite temporary margin pressure.
Metric | Q4 FY25 | Q4 FY24 | FY25 (Est.) | FY24 (Est.) |
Net profit (Rs. crore) | 5,002.66 | 3,757.23 | – | – |
Total interest income (Rs. crore) | 31,002.04 | 28,807.35 | – | – |
Net interest income (Rs. crore) | 9,442 | 9,580 | – | – |
Net interest margin (%) | 2.80% | 3.05% | – | – |
Operating profit (Rs. crore) | 8,284 | 7,387 | – | – |
Provisions (Rs. crore) | 3,280 | 3,630 | – | – |
Gross NPA (%) | 2.94% | 4.23% | – | – |
Net NPA (%) | 0.70% | 1.27% | – | – |
PCR (%) | 92.70% | 89.10% | – | – |
Dividend per share (Rs.) | 4.00 | – | 4.00 | – |
Global advances (Rs. lakh crore) | 10.73 | 9.60 (approx.) | – | – |
Global deposits (Rs. lakh crore) | 14.56 | 13.11 (approx.) | – | – |
Source: Canara Bank Ltd – Board Meeting Outcome and Audited Q4 FY25 Financial Results
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