Central Bank of India Declares 2% Interim Dividend and Strong Q2 FY26 Results
Central Bank of India announced Q2 FY26 standalone net profit of ₹1,212.88 crore, declared a 2% interim dividend, and showed improved asset quality and capital adequacy.
The announcement of strong quarterly and half-yearly financial performance, coupled with improved asset quality metrics and a dividend declaration, is likely to be viewed very positively by the market and could lead to increased investor confidence.
The bank reported a significant increase in standalone net profit for both the quarter and half year, alongside a declaration of an interim dividend. Asset quality also improved with reductions in both gross and net NPAs, and the capital adequacy ratio strengthened.
The Board of Directors of Central Bank of India, in their meeting held on 17th October 2025, considered and approved the unaudited standalone and consolidated financial results for the second quarter and half year ended 30th September 2025. The Board also declared a 2nd Interim Dividend for FY 2025-26 at the rate of 2% (₹0.20) per equity share of face value ₹10 each. For the quarter ended 30th September 2025, the standalone net profit increased significantly to ₹1,21,288 lakh (₹1,212.88 crore) compared to ₹91,284 lakh (₹912.84 crore) for the same quarter last year. For the half year ended 30th September 2025, the standalone net profit stood at ₹2,38,157 lakh (₹2,381.57 crore), up from ₹1,79,278 lakh (₹1,792.78 crore) in the previous half year. Asset quality showed improvement, with the percentage of Gross Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) decreasing to 3.01% as of 30th September 2025, from 4.59% a year ago. Net NPAs also reduced to 0.48% from 0.69%. The Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel III) improved to 17.34% as of 30th September 2025, from 16.27% a year ago. The change in the depreciation method from Written Down Value to Straight Line Method resulted in a decrease in net profit by ₹2,637 lakh (₹26.37 crore) for the half year ended 30th September 2025. Consolidated results included an exceptional income of ₹8,485 lakh (₹84.85 crore) due to the difference in the carrying amount of investment in associates (RRBs) and the actual amount received on disposal of investment. The bank continues to provide for Minimum Alternative Tax (MAT) under Section 115JB, recognizing a corresponding MAT credit entitlement of ₹2,40,516 lakh (₹2,405.16 crore) as an asset, despite ongoing litigation regarding its applicability to the bank. For the quarter and half year ended September 2025, the provision for tax as per Section 115JB is NIL.
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