Central Bank of India Q1 FY27: Net Profit Surges 13.26% to ₹1,324 Crore
Central Bank of India reported a 13.26% YoY increase in net profit to ₹1,324 crore for Q1 FY27. Total business grew 18.29% to ₹8.33 lakh crore. Gross advances rose 28.58% to ₹3.54 lakh crore, while gross NPAs improved to 2.60%. Net interest margin stood at 3.06%. The bank also opened a new branch at GIFT City.
The announcement details significant financial performance improvements in a key quarter, including substantial profit growth and better asset quality metrics, which are material for investors and stakeholders.
The bank reported strong growth in net profit, advances, and deposits, along with an improvement in asset quality and key profitability ratios like NIM and ROE. The opening of a GIFT City branch and strategic initiatives for capability building also contribute to a positive outlook.
Central Bank of India announced its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting a significant increase in net profit by 13.26% to ₹1,324 crore. The bank's total global business grew by 18.29% to ₹8,33,320 crore, with deposits rising by 11.68% to ₹4,78,972 crore and CASA maintaining a strong 46.61% of total deposits.
Gross global advances increased by 28.58% to ₹3,54,348 crore, improving the CD ratio to 74.10%. Asset quality saw an improvement, with gross NPA at 2.60% (down 53 basis points YoY) and net NPA at 0.49%. The operating profit stood at ₹2,186 crore.
Net interest income grew by 15.70% YoY to ₹3,914 crore, and net interest margin was reported at 3.06%. Return on Assets (ROA) was 1%, while Return on Equity (ROE) improved to 14.92%. The bank opened a new branch at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on June 29, 2026, to leverage for its overseas business. The bank also highlighted its focus on people, process, and technology, with plans to deploy 1,000 credit officers in October 2026 and hire 300 marketing officers.
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