Central Bank of India has officially announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors approved these results during their meeting on April 30, 2026, alongside a declaration of a 6% interim dividend and a significant capital raising plan.

The bank reported a standalone net profit of ₹72,443 Lakh for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, compared to ₹1,03,355 Lakh in the corresponding quarter of the previous year, marking a year-on-year decrease of 29.91%. When compared to the preceding quarter (December 31, 2025), where the profit was ₹1,26,260 Lakh, the net profit saw a quarter-on-quarter decline of 42.62%. Total income for the current quarter stood at ₹10,81,049 Lakh, reflecting a 4.62% increase over the ₹10,33,326 Lakh recorded in the same period last year, but a slight 1.36% dip from the previous quarter’s ₹10,95,910 Lakh.

Established in 1911, Central Bank of India is a prominent public sector bank in India with a vast network of branches across the country. The bank operates through various segments including Treasury Operations, Corporate/Wholesale Banking, and Retail Banking. During the 2025-2026 period, the bank expanded its associate portfolio by including Generali Central Insurance Company Limited and Generali Central Life Insurance Company Limited in June 2025. For the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year, the bank has approved a capital raising plan of up to ₹7,000 crore through various modes such as FPO, Rights issue, or QIP. The Government of India remains the majority shareholder with an 89.27% stake in the bank as of March 31, 2026.