Canara Bank posts 16.27% YoY rise in Q1 FY26 PBT to ₹6,202 crore, with improved asset quality and steady credit growth.

• Net interest income dips 1.71% YoY; operating profit climbs 12.32% to ₹8,554 crore in Q1 FY26.
• Gross advances up 12.42% YoY; RAM credit grows 14.90% to ₹6.3 lakh crore; deposits rise 8.74%.
• GNPA improves to 2.69%, NNPA to 0.63%; PCR strengthens to 93.17%; CRAR at a healthy 16.52%.