Central Bank of India Reports 32% Profit Rise in Q3 FY2026 on Recoveries and Treasury Gains

Central Bank of India reported a 32% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹1,263 crore for Q3 FY2026, driven mainly by recoveries from written-off accounts and a 35% increase in treasury income. Despite a 1% decline in net interest income to ₹3,502 crore and a net interest margin of 2.96%, the bank saw a 19.48% growth in gross advances and improvements in asset quality, with gross NPA reducing to 2.70%. CASA deposits and total business also grew, supporting operational performance.