Your Directors have pleasure in presenting the Integrated Annual
Report of the Bank along with the Audited Statement of Accounts,
the Profit and Loss accounts and the cash flow statement for the
financial year ended March 31,2026.
1. Performance Highlights:
• Total Business of the Bank stood at '812439 crore as at March
31.2026 compared to '702798 crore as at March 31,2025.
• Total Deposits stood at '467923 crore as against '412697 crore in March 31,2025.
• Total Advances of the Bank stood at '344516 crore as against '290101 crore in March 31,2025.
• Total Income for the financial year ended March 31,2026 was '42342 crore as compared to '39308 crore for the financial year ended March 31,2025.
• Non-Interest Income of the Bank stood at '6316 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 compared to '56421 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2025.
• Operating Profit of the Bank increased to '8479 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 as compared to '8124 crore for the corresponding previous financial year ended March 31,2025 showing increase of 4.37%.
• The Bank has earned Net Profit of '43692 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 as compared to Net profit of '3785 crore during previous financial year ended March 31,2025.
• Business per employee increased to '23.89 crore during the financial year ended March 31,2026 from '21.31 crore in the previous financial year ended March 31,2025.
• Capital Adequacy Ratio (as per Basel-III) stood at 17.91% with Tier I at 15.61% and Tier II at 2.30% for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. (Bank has computed Capital Ratio after adjustment for reckoning NPV of non-interest bearing recapitalization bond issued by Government of India).
• Net worth stood at '34599.72 crore as on March 31,2026.
• Cash Recovery (including sale of NPA & written off accounts) is '3418 crore in the financial year ended March 31, 2026 as compared to '3396 crore in the previous financial year ended March 31,2025.
• Gross NPA to Gross Advances improved to 2.67% as on March
31.2026 from 3.18% as on March 31,2025.
• Net NPA to Net Advances reduced to 0.49% as on March 31, 2026 as against 0.55% as on March 31,2025.
• Provision Coverage Ratio reduced to 95.97% as on March 31, 2026 from 96.54% as on March 31,2025.
• Return on Assets (ROA) improved to 0.89 % for March 2026, from 0.86% at March 2025, registering an improvement of 3 bps.
• The credit deployment under priority sector stood at '159094.26 crore during FY 2025-26. However, to take an advantage of excessive lending over ANBC in Priority Sector credit, Bank undertook sale/purchase transactions in PSLCs. During the year, Bank sold PSLCs worth '6800 crore under PS Advances.
• Agriculture Advance of the Bank stood at '61687 crore for the financial year ended March 31,2026 as against '52456 crore for the previous financial year ended March 31,2025.
• MSME Advance of the Bank stood at '69351 Crore for the financial year ended March 31,2026 as against '59243 crore for the previous financial year ended March 31,2025.
• Retail Loans increased to '103533 crore in financial year ended March 31, 2026 from '82383 crore in financial year ended March 31,2025.
• Housing Loan portfolio of the Bank stood at '59012 crore for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, registering y-o-y growth of 13.13%. Housing Loan Portfolio constitutes 57% of the total Retail Portfolio as on March 31,2026.
• There are 48 RSETIs in 9 States of the country viz. Madhya Pradesh (18), Bihar (9), Maharashtra (6), Uttar Pradesh (5), West Bengal (3), Chhattisgarh (4), Rajasthan (1), Odissa (1) and Assam (1). During the year 2025-26, the RSETIs conducted 1486 training programmes and imparted training to 46188 candidates. Out of which, 34037 (i.e. 73.69%) trainees were settled. Credit linkage of settled candidates achieved is 22214 i.e. 65.26%.
• Total earning from Bancassurance business is '161 crore for the financial year ended March 31,2026 including Bancassurance earnings from its Two Associates Generali Central Insurance Co. Ltd. & Generali Central Life Insurance Co. Ltd.
• Bank is having pan India presence with total 22129 Touch Points, with network of 4585 branches with 2989 branches in rural & semi-urban areas (65.19%), 779 branches in urban and 817 branches in Metro, 3819 ATMs and 13685 BC Points and 40 BC Maxx Points as on March 31,2026.
• Figures have been recalculated/ regrouped wherever necessary to confirm the current year classification.
** After taking one time impact of recognition of Deferred Tax Asset at 25.168% as against 34.944% amounting to '632 Crore.
2. Income & Expenditure:
Details of income and expenditure for the financial year 2025-26 are given as under:
|
Particulars
|
31.03.2026
|
31.03.2025
|
Variation
|
%
|
|
1
|
Interest Income
|
36026
|
33666
|
2360
|
7.01%
|
| |
- Advances
|
24050
|
22339
|
1711
|
7.66%
|
| |
- Investments
|
10210
|
10092
|
118
|
1.17%
|
| |
- Others
|
1766
|
1235
|
531
|
42.99%
|
|
2
|
Non-Interest Income*
|
6316
|
5642
|
674
|
11.95%
|
|
3
|
Total Income (1 2) *
|
42342
|
39308
|
3034
|
7.72%
|
|
4
|
Interest Expended
|
21855
|
19769
|
2086
|
10.55%
|
| |
- Deposits
|
21001
|
18488
|
2513
|
13.59%
|
| |
- Others
|
854
|
1281
|
(427)
|
-33.33%
|
|
5
|
Operating Expenses*
|
12008
|
11415
|
593
|
5.19%
|
| |
- Establishment
|
7581
|
7219
|
362
|
05.01%
|
| |
- Others*
|
4427
|
4196
|
231
|
05.51%
|
|
6
|
Total Expenses (4 5)*
|
33863
|
31184
|
2679
|
08.59%
|
|
7
|
Spread (1-4)
|
14171
|
13897
|
274
|
1.97%
|
|
8
|
Operating Profit (3-6)*
|
8479
|
8124
|
355
|
04.37%
|
|
9
|
Provisions*
|
4110
|
4339
|
(229)
|
-5.28%
|
|
10
|
Provisions For Tax
|
2066
|
1149
|
917
|
79.81%
|
|
11
|
NET PROFIT/(LOSS) (8-9-11)
|
4369
|
3785
|
584
|
15.43%
|
* Figures have been recalculated/ regrouped wherever necessary to confirm the current year classification
3. Provisions:
Details of Total Provisions of '4110 crore charged to the Profit and Loss Account during the financial year 2025-26 vis- a-vis previous financial year are detailed as under:
|
Particulars
|
31.03.2026
(FY)
|
31.03.2025
(FY)
|
Variation
|
|
Provisions for Standard Assets
|
(115)
|
73
|
-257.53%
|
|
Provisions for NPAs*
|
1534
|
2802
|
-45.25%
|
|
Provisions for Restructured Accounts
|
688
|
539
|
27.64%
|
|
Provision on Investments*
|
(121)
|
(306)
|
60.46%
|
|
Provisions for Taxes
|
2066
|
1149
|
79.81%
|
|
Others*
|
58
|
82
|
-29.27%
|
|
Total
|
4110
|
4339
|
-5.28%
|
* Figures have been recalculated/ regrouped wherever necessary to confirm the current year classification
4. Profitability Ratios:
Details of profitability ratios for the financial year 2025-26 are as under:
|
Particulars
|
31.03.2026
(FY)
|
31.03.2025
(FY)
|
|
Cost of Deposits
|
4.82
|
4.76
|
|
Cost of Funds
|
4.83
|
4.85
|
|
Yield on Advances
|
8.21
|
8.78
|
|
Yield on Investments
|
6.74
|
6.87
|
|
Yield on Investments (Including Trading profit)
|
7.30
|
7.45
|
|
Net Interest margin
|
3.07
|
3.40
|
|
Cost To Income Ratio3
|
58.61
|
58.42
|
* Figures have been recalculated/ regrouped wherever necessary to confirm the current year classification
5. Business Ratios:
Details of business ratios for the financial year 2025-26 are as under:
|
Particulars
|
31.03.2026
(FY)
|
31.03.2025
(FY)
|
|
Interest Income to Average Working Fund (AWF)
|
7.37
|
7.65
|
|
Non-Interest Income to AWF
|
1.29
|
1.28
|
|
Operating Profit to AWF
|
1.73
|
1.85
|
|
Return on Average Assets
|
0.89
|
0.86
|
|
Business Per Employee (' in crore)
|
23.89
|
21.31
|
|
Net Profit per Employee (' in lakh)
|
13.00
|
12.00
|
* Figures have been recalculated/ regrouped wherever necessary to confirm the current year classification.
6. Capital to Risk Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR):
The components of Capital Adequacy Ratio for the financial year 2025-26 are as under:
|
Particulars
|
31.03.2026 (FY)3
|
31.03.2025 (FY)
|
| |
Basel-III
|
Basel-III
|
|
Tier-I
|
15.61%
|
14.73%
|
|
Tier-II
|
2.30%
|
2.29%
|
|
Capital Adequacy Ratio
|
17.91%
|
17.02%
|
7. Net Profit/Loss:
The Bank has earned net profit amounting to '4369 crore (after taking one time impact of recognition of Deferred Tax Asset at 25.168% as against 34.944% amounting to '632 Crore) during the financial year ended March 31,2026.
8. Dividend:
The Board of Directors of Bank have approved total Interim Dividend of '1.20 per equity share having face value of '10 each for financial year 2025-26 (i.e. '0.20 per equity share for each 1st Interim Dividend, 2nd Interim Dividend and 03rd Interim Dividend and '0.60 per equity share for 04th interim Dividend). The Bank had already paid all the
interim dividends to the eligible Shareholders of Bank after deducting tax at source, pursuant to the Finance Act, 2020, at prescribed rates as per the Income Tax Act, 1961.
The said dividend involve cash outflow of '1086.17 crore for FY 2025-26. The above dividend was declared by Board keeping in view the Bank's performance during the year, its future growth prospects and the need to retain adequate reserves for business expansion and operational requirements.
9. Capital raised:
No Equity capital was raised by Bank during the financial year 2025-26.
Further, Bank has redeemed its 01 BASEL III Compliant Tier II Bonds amounting to '500 crore by exercising call option during the financial year 2025-26. No Debt capital was raised by bank during the financial year 2025-26.
10. Changes in the Board during the year
Shri Hardik Mukesh Sheth, ceased to be Government Nominee Director of Bank w.e.f 24.07.2025.
Shri Baldeo Purushartha was appointed as Government Nominee Director on the Board of Bank w.e.f. 24.07.2025 untill further orders
Shri Matam Venkat Rao ceased to be the Managing Director & CEO of the Bank on attaining superannuation on 31.07.2025.
Shri Vivek Wahi ceased to be Executive Director of the Bank on attaining superannuation on 30.09.2025.
Shri Kalyan Kumar was appointed as Managing Director & CEO of the Bank w.e.f. 30.09.2025 for the period of three years and until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Shri E Ratan Kumar was appointed as Executive Director of the Bank w.e.f. 24.1 1.2025 for the period of three years and until further orders, whichever is earlier.
The term of Shri Malladi Venkat Murali Krishna as an Executive Director on the Board of the Bank was extended by Government of India beyond his existing notified term which ended on 30th November, 2025 till the date of his superannuation i.e. 31st July, 2027 or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
11. Whistle Blower Policy:
Bank follows Central Vigilance Commission Guidelines on Whistle Blower complaints under Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI) resolution. Bank has a web-based portal in the name of "Cent e-Whistleblower" to facilitate reporting of malpractices by Employees and Directors without revealing their identities, which would be known to the General Manager - Human Resources Department. Directors and Employees may also approach Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Board directly. This may help to curb malpractices, prevent frauds and boost up morale of the employees.
12. Performance Evaluation of The Directors and the Board:
In terms of Regulation 25 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations 2015, the performance of the Board as Whole and Non¬ Independent Directors was evaluated by the Independent Directors in a separate Meeting held on 11th March, 2026.
Further, the performance evaluation of Whole Time Directors is carried out by Committee of Board for Performance Evaluation based on guidelines prescribed by Government of India. Also, Performance of Non-Official Directors of Bank is done by Board of Directors on annual basis in line with Department of Financial Services guidelines.
The performance evaluation of Board and its sub-committee for FY 2024-25 was carried out by M/s. KPMG based on guidance note on Board Evaluation issued by SEBI. The Board Evaluation report was reviewed by Board in its meeting held on 1 1.07.2025.
The evaluation of Board, its Sub-Committees and Individual Directors was carried out by means of structured questionnaire and individual Directors interaction with KPMG team to obtain their valuable insights and views on overall functionality of Bank.
The structured questionnaire for performance evaluation of Board and its sub-committees included its composition structure, effectiveness of Board process, oversight, risk and independence, vision and strategy, roles and functions etc.,
The Directors of Bank expressed satisfaction with the performance effectiveness of Board, its sub-committees and Individual Directors.
13. Board and Its Sub-Committees:
The composition of the Board and its Sub-committees as required to be constituted as per the SEBI (LODR) Regulations, Government of India / Reserve Bank India Guidelines and the meetings held therein are mentioned in the Corporate Governance Report.
14. Declaration by Independent Directors during the Year:
All the Independent Directors of Bank have submitted the declaration confirming that they meet the criteria of independence as provided under Regulation 25 of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015.
15. Secretarial Audit:
Pursuant to Regulation 24A of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, other applicable laws, if any, the relevant circulars issued by SEBI (including any statutory modification(s) or re-enactment(s) thereof for the time being in force) and as approved by members in 18th AGM of the Bank, the Bank had appointed M/s. Ragini Chokshi & Co., Practicing Company Secretaries, Mumbai (Firm Registration No. 92897) as Secretarial Auditor
of the Bank for a period of five years commencing from FY 2025-26 till FY 2029-30. The Secretarial Audit Report is annexed to this Report. The observations made by Secretarial Auditor in his Audit Report and Bank's response thereon are included in Annexure-1.
16. Code of Conduct
Pursuant to the requirements of SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 on Corporate Governance, the Board Members and Senior Management Personnel of Bank have affirmed compliance with the Code of Conduct for the financial year ended 31st March, 2026.
17. Management's Discussion and Analysis Report:
Pursuant to Regulation 34 read with Schedule V to the Listing Regulations, Management's Discussion and Analysis for the year under review is presented in a separate section forming part of the Annual Report.
18. Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report:
Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report as stipulated under Regulation 34 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 has been annexed to this report and also hosted on the website of the Bank at www.centralbank.bank. in
19. Dividend Distribution Policy:
In accordance with the Regulation 43A of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Bank has formulated a Dividend Distribution Policy. The policy has been displayed on the Bank's website at www.centralbank.bank.in
20. Directors' Responsibility Statement:
The Directors confirm that in the preparation of the annual accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
The applicable accounting standards have been followed along with proper explanation relating to material departure, if any;
The accounting policies framed in accordance with the guidelines of the Reserve Bank of India were consistently applied; Reasonable and prudent judgement and estimates were made so as to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Bank at the end of the financial year and of the profit/ loss of the Bank for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
Proper and sufficient care was taken for the maintenance of adequate accounting records in accordance with the provisions of the applicable laws governing banks in India.
The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. Internal Financial Controls are adequate and were operating effectively and Proper systems have been devised to ensure compliance with the provisions of all applicable laws and these systems are adequate and operating effectively.
21. Corporate Governance:
The Board of the Bank is committed to adopt best Corporate Governance practices in both letter and spirit. The Bank has a well-documented system and practice on Corporate Governance. The Corporate Governance Report of the Bank is annexed to this Report.
22. Acknowledgments:
The Board placed on record its deep appreciation for the valuable guidance and significant contribution made by outgoing Directors during their association with the Bank.
The Board of Directors places on record its gratitude to its Shareholders, Government of India, Reserve Bank of India, SEBI, Indian Bank's Association, Customers, Depositors, Stock Exchanges Depositories, and the other Stakeholders for their valuable guidance and support. The Board acknowledges with gratitude the unstinted support and faith of its employees, customers and shareholders,
For and on behalf of the Board of Directors
[Kalyan Kumar]
Place: Mumbai Managing Director and
Date:03rd June, 2026 Chief Executive Officer
1
Net Interest Margin (NIM) reduced to 3.07% as on March 31,
2
2026 from 3.40% as on March 31,2025.
3
As advised by RBI in its risk assessment report, Bank has computed Capital Ratio after adjustment for reckoning NPV of non¬ interest bearing recapitalization bond issued by Government of India
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