Canara Bank Q2 Net Profit Rises 8.4% on Higher Interest Income and Improved Asset Quality
Canara Bank reported an 8.4% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 5,175 crore for Q2 FY27, driven by a 20% increase in net interest income to Rs 11,005 crore. Asset quality improved with gross non-performing assets declining to 1.33% and net NPAs to 0.30%. Global advances grew 19.5%, outpacing deposit growth of 13.1%. Provisions for bad loans decreased, while treasury income fell significantly due to rising yields. The bank's net interest margin slightly improved to 2.55%, supporting overall earnings growth despite lower non-interest income.
First-hand measurement across 12 sources
We measured how 12 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (63/100). Lens Score 39/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (55–74/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 14 Oct, 07:00 am. Other outlets followed.