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Canara Bank reported a strong Q2 FY26 with net profit of INR 4,774 crore (+18.93% YoY) and operating profit of INR 8,588 crore (+12.2% YoY).
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Canara Bank reported a strong Q2 FY26 with net profit of INR 4,774 crore (+18.93% YoY) and operating profit of INR 8,588 crore (+12.2% YoY). Global business grew 13.55% YoY driven by RAM credit (+17%), with retail loans surging 29.11%. Asset quality improved sharply: GNPA fell to 2.35% (down 138bps YoY) and PCR reached 93.59%. NIM remained stable at 2.50% but is expected to improve from Q4. CASA ratio improved to 30.69% with 10% YoY growth in absolute balances. Management guided for net profit to cross INR 20,000 crore for FY26 and reiterated 32% CASA target by March. Key risks include NIM compression if further rate cuts occur and potential impact from ECL implementation by March 2027, though management believes credit cost will remain below 1%.
केनरा बैंक ने दूसरी तिमाही (जुलाई-सितंबर 2025) में 4,774 करोड़ रुपये का शुद्ध लाभ कमाया, जो पिछले साल से 18.93% ज्यादा है। बैंक का कुल कारोबार 13.55% बढ़ा, खासकर रिटेल, कृषि और एमएसएमई लोन में 17% और रिटेल लोन में 29.11% की बढ़ोतरी हुई। बैंक के खराब कर्ज (एनपीए) में कमी आई - अब सिर्फ 2.35% कर्ज बुरा है, जो पिछले साल से 1.38% कम है। बैंक ने 93.59% खराब कर्ज के लिए रकम अलग रखी है। ब्याज आय पर मार्जिन (NIM) 2.50% पर स्थिर है, लेकिन चौथी तिमाही से सुधार की उम्मीद है। बैंक का लक्ष्य इस साल 20,000 करोड़ रुपये से ज्यादा लाभ कमाना और मार्च तक 32% सस्ती जमा (CASA) हासिल करना है। जोखिम: ब्याज दरों में कटौती से मार्जिन कम हो सकता है, लेकिन बैंक का कहना है कि कर्ज पर लागत 1% से नीचे रहेगी।
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Gross NPA Ratio
2.35%
-138bps YoY
Gross NPA declined significantly year-on-year, reflecting improved asset quality.
PCR (Provision Coverage Ratio)
93.59%
+270bps YoY
Provision coverage ratio improved, indicating stronger balance sheet buffers.
Retail Loan Growth
29.11%
+29.11% YoY
Retail credit grew sharply, led by housing and vehicle loans, driving overall RAM growth.
Gold Loan Portfolio
INR 2.11 lakh crore
+8.2% QoQ
Gold loan book crossed INR 2.11 lakh crore, with retail component at INR 63,000 crore.
What Changed vs Last Quarter
NEW
Net profit to cross INR 20,000 crore in FY26
Management expects net profit to exceed INR 20,000 crore for the full fiscal year, up from INR 17,400 crore last year.
NEW
CASA ratio target of 32% by March 2026
Management reiterated its guidance to achieve a CASA ratio of 32% by end of FY26, despite balance sheet growing at 14%.
NEW
RAM to corporate ratio of 60:40 by March 2027
The bank aims to reach a 60:40 split between RAM (retail, agriculture, MSME) and corporate loans by next fiscal year.
NEW
Credit cost to remain below 1%
Management expects credit cost to stay well below 1% going forward, even with ECL implementation in March 2027.
DROPPED
Credit growth of 10-11% for FY26
Management expects overall credit growth of 10-11%, with RAM growing at 15% and corporate at 10%.
DROPPED
NIM to stabilize around 2.5% in Q2, gradual improvement in H2
NIM likely to bottom at 2.5% in Q2 FY26, with gradual recovery in H2 as deposit costs reprice, assuming no further rate cuts.
DROPPED
ROA guidance of 1.05% for FY26
Management reiterated ROA target of 1.05% for the full year, with Q1 already at 1.14%.
DROPPED
Credit cost guidance of 90bps for FY26
Credit cost expected at 90bps for the year, though management expects to outperform due to improving asset quality.
NEW RISK
NIM compression from further rate cuts
If RBI cuts rates further, NIMs could face additional pressure as 45% of loans are repo-linked while deposit repricing lags by 9-12 months.
NEW RISK
ECL implementation impact on provisions
New expected credit loss norms from March 2027 may require higher provisions, especially for smaller accounts below ₹5 crore.
NEW RISK
CASA ratio target may be missed due to high balance sheet growth
With balance sheet growing at 14%, maintaining CASA at 32% is challenging; management acknowledged the difficulty.
NEW RISK
Concentration in state government project exposure
The bank made a precautionary provision of INR 380 crore on a Telangana drinking water project in SMA, indicating potential stress in state-level exposures.
RISK GONE
Further repo rate cuts could pressure NIMs
Management noted that additional rate cuts (2 more expected by market) could delay NIM recovery and make the 2.75-2.80% guidance difficult.
RISK GONE
SMA-2 exposures of INR 5,000 crore
Two large accounts (real estate and irrigation) in SMA-2 for six quarters; management provided INR 1,200 crore extra provisions but risk remains if they slip.
RISK GONE
CASA ratio fell below 30%
CASA dropped to 29% due to institutional deposit outflows; management expects recovery but structural improvement remains a challenge.
RISK GONE
PSLC income sustainability
PSLC volumes declined 30-40% YoY; higher yields compensated but sustainability of INR 1,200 crore quarterly run-rate is uncertain.
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Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25
Management expects overall credit growth of 10-11%, with RAM growing at 15% and corporate at 10%.
Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q1 FY26
Two large accounts (real estate and irrigation) in SMA-2 for six quarters; management provided INR 1,200 crore extra provisions but risk remains if they slip.
Mentioned in Q1 FY25, Q4 FY25
CASA ratio declined to 31.17% from 32%+ in FY24 due to high interest rate regime and digital shift.
Mentioned in Q1 FY26, Q3 FY25
CASA dropped to 29% due to institutional deposit outflows; management expects recovery but structural improvement remains a challenge.
Mentioned in Q2 FY25, Q3 FY25
RBI's potential changes to gold loan norms (collateral-free for PSL) may affect the bank's large gold loan portfolio, though management sees no immediate issue.
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Management expects net profit to exceed INR 20,000 crore for the full fiscal year, up from INR 17,400 crore last year.
If RBI cuts rates further, NIMs could face additional pressure as 45% of loans are repo-linked while deposit repricing lags by 9-12 months.
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