This PSU Bank pays Rs 969.64 Crore Dividend to Government of India for FY26

The Indian government received a dividend of Rs 969.64 crore from the Central Bank of India for FY26. For the fiscal year 2025–2026, the Central Bank of India announced and paid its fourth interim dividend at a rate of 6%. As a result, the bank's total interim dividend for FY 2025–2026 has reached 12%, with the first three quarters of the fiscal year seeing the declaration of a 6% interim dividend. The Government of India would get ₹969.64 crore in total dividend payments for FY 2025–2026.

Shri Kalyan Kumar, Managing Director and CEO of Central Bank of India, along with Executive Directors Shri M. V. Murali Krishna, Shri Mahendra Dohare and Shri E. Ratan Kumar, today presented the fourth interim dividend cheque of ₹484.82 crore payable to the Government of India to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Ministry of Finance in New Delhi. The cheque presentation ceremony was also attended by Smt. Shalini Pandit, Joint Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India, and Shri Shishram Tundwal, General Manager, Central Bank of India.

Banks pay dividends to distribute a part of their profits to shareholders. When a bank earns a profit, it does not keep the entire amount for itself. A portion of the profit may be paid to shareholders as a dividend, while the remaining amount is retained for business growth, capital requirements, and future operations. In the case of public sector banks, the Government of India is usually the largest shareholder. Therefore, when a bank declares a dividend, a significant portion of the dividend is paid to the government. Dividend payments also reflect the bank’s strong financial performance and provide income to shareholders for their investment in the bank.

The Government shareholding in Banks is as follows:

Bank Name	Govt Stake (Dec 25)	Govt Stake (June 24)
State Bank of India	55.50%	57.54%
Canara Bank	62.93%	62.93%
Bank of Baroda	63.97%	63.97%
Punjab National Bank	70.08%	70.08%
Bank of India	73.38%	73.38
Indian Bank	73.84%	73.84%
Union Bank of India	74.76%	74.76%
Bank of Maharashtra	73.60%	86.46%
UCO Bank	90.95%	95.39%
Central Bank of India	89.27%	93.08%
Indian Overseas Bank	92.44%	96.38%
Punjab & Sind Bank	93.85%	98.25

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RBI Imposes Penalties on 3 PSU Banks – Union Bank of India, Bank of India(BoI) and Central Bank of India

Union Bank of India, Bank of India, and Central Bank of India are three public sector banks that have been penalized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). 

Union Bank of India was penalized by the RBI Union Bank of India has been fined ₹95.40 lakh by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The bank was penalized for violating RBI regulations pertaining to automating asset classification procedures and minimizing client liability in unauthorized electronic transactions. 

RBI discovered the following problems after reading the bank's response and hearing its justification: 

Following reports of unauthorized activities, the bank failed to credit funds to clients' accounts within ten working days. Customers could not report unauthorized transactions to the bank around-the-clock.

For certain KCC accounts, the bank employed manual intervention in system-based asset classification. 

Bank of India was fined ₹58.50 lakh by the RBI for failing to comply with regulations pertaining to Priority Sector Lending and interest on deposits. 

Following examination and analysis, RBI discovered the following problems:

For minor priority sector loans up to ₹25,000, the bank imposed additional fees (such as processing and inspection expenses). Certain term deposits were not paid interest by the bank until they were repaid after they matured. 

The Central Bank of India was fined ₹63.60 lakh by the RBI for failing to comply with KYC and basic savings account regulations. Following examination, RBI discovered:

The bank did not upload KYC details of some customers to the Central KYC Registry on time.

The bank opened multiple basic savings accounts for customers who already had such accounts.

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Central Bank of India Q3 net rises 32% to ₹1,263 crore

Central Bank of India for the third quarter ended 31 December 2025 reported 32% growth in net profit at Rs.1,263 crore as compared with Rs.959 crore in the year ago period. Net Interest Income (NII) for the quarter declined 1.07% to Rs.3,502 crore.

Total business grew by 15.77% to Rs.7,74,106 crore from Rs.6,68,686 crore. Net Interest Margin stood at 2.96%.

The bank’s Gross NPA stood at 2.70%, from 3.86%, registering an improvement of 116 bps. Net NPA stood at 0.45%, from 0.59%, registering an improvement of 14 bps. Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) improved to 96.69%, from 96.54%, an improvement of 15 bps, the bank said in a filing.

Total business of the bank, stood at Rs.7,74,106 crore as on December 31, 2025, as against Rs.6,68,686 crore a year ago, up 15.77% YoY. 

Total deposit grew 13.24% YoY to Rs.4,50,575 crore as on December 31, 2025. Gross advances increased 19.48% on YoY to  Rs.3,23,531 crore as on December 31, 2025. 

“RAM (Retail, Agriculture & MSME) business grew by 17.89 %. The individual sector wise growth stood at 20.93 % (Rs.96,652 crore), 15.41% (Rs.59,176 core) & 15.90% (Rs.67,338 crore), respectively,” it said. 

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Central Bank of India’s Q2 profit rises 33%

In the second quarter (Q2FY26), the Central Bank of India (CBoI) reported a 33% year-over-year (y-o-y) increase in standalone net profit at ₹1,213 crore. 

The bottom line was bolstered by a sharp decline in total provisions, including those related to income tax, restructured accounts, and non-performing assets. In the previous year, the public sector bank posted a net profit of ₹913 crore. For FY26, its board authorized a second interim dividend of 2%, or ₹0.20 per equity share with a face value of ₹10.

The profitability in the reporting quarter came despite decline in both net interest income and other income.Net Interest Income (interest earned less interest expended) dipped about 4 per cent y-o-y to ₹3,283 crore in Q2FY26 (₹3,410 crore in Q2FY25).

Other income, comprising fee-based income, treasury income and other non-interest income, declined about 8.50 per cent y-o-y to ₹1,507 crore (₹1,647 crore).

Net Interest income was down 52 basis points from 3.41 per cent in Q2FY25 to 2.89 per cent in Q2FY26.Gross non-performing assets (NPA) position improved to 3.01 per cent of gross advances as on September-end 2025 against 4.59 per cent as on September-end 2024.

Net NPA position too improved to 0.48 per cent of net advances against 0.69 per cent.Loan loss provisions declined 58 per cent to ₹143 crore (₹340 crore).

Total provisions, including towards loan loss, restructured accounts and income tax, were 54 per cent lower at ₹573 crore (₹1,252 crore).

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PSU Bank's 144 CASA Target: Are Employees Getting Pressured by Anniversary Campaigns?

 

In honor of Sir Sorabji Pochkhanwala, the founder of the Central Bank of India, the Meerut Regional Office has started a "Birthday Special CASA Campaign" to commemorate his 144th birthday. During August 2025, each branch is required to open 144 new CASA (Current Account & Savings Account) accounts as part of the program. 

 The "Celebrating 144 Years of Legacy with 144 CASA accounts per branch" campaign lays out several steps to meet the goal:

• Pledge by each branch to open 144 new CASA accounts (Cent Vyavasay, Cent Queen, and Regular CASA).
• At least 25 accounts to be opened through TAB in each branch for campaign qualification.
• “Vyavasay Darbaar” events in market areas to engage traders, service providers, and professionals.
• “Cent Queen Connect” women‑centric camps with special CASA helpdesks at beauty parlours, hospitals, boutiques, and ladies’ clubs.
• Recognition and awards for top performers.

Employee union sources in the industry have previously expressed concerns about similar high-volume anniversary or commemorative targets, describing them as a source of undue stress and unrealistic expectations, despite the bank's description of the campaign as a tribute to its founder's legacy and customer relationships. 

Similar target-driven initiatives in other banks have recently generated discussion about the effects of aggressive account-opening drives on people's lives and work-life balance. According to staff representatives, these initiatives frequently put frontline staff under undue strain, particularly in locations where the majority of citizens already have active bank accounts.

Social Media Reactions of Employees After the announcement, a number of bankers vented their annoyance on social media about the target of 144 CASA accounts. Many characterized it as demoralizing and unworkable, pointing out that while higher-level offices concentrate on ceremonial events, branch staff are frequently burdened with such efforts. 

Rather than recognizing employees' accomplishments with appropriate incentives, others criticized management for ignoring staffing shortages, establishing unrealistic expectations, and utilizing commemorative dates to impose additional burden. Some cautioned that this type of ongoing strain can be detrimental to mental health, citing instances in the past where severe stress had disastrous results.

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Central Bank of India Q1 Net profit surges 33%

State-owned Central Bank of India on Saturday posted a 33 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 1,169 crore during the first quarter of this financial year, aided by improvement in core income and decline in bad debts.

Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) decreased from 4.54% of gross advances at the end of the June quarter to 3.13 percent at the end of the June quarter, indicating an improvement in the bank's asset quality. 

 In the same quarter of the prior fiscal year, the Mumbai-based bank made a net profit of Rs 880 crore. According to a regulatory statement by the Central Bank of India, overall income increased from Rs 9,500 crore in the same quarter of FY25 to Rs 10,374 crore in the June quarter of 2025–2026.

Gross advance increased by 9.97 per cent to Rs 2,75,595 crore from Rs 2,50,615 crore at the end of June 2024.

Similarly, net NPAs, or bad loans, declined to 0.49 per cent, as against 0.73 per cent in the year-ago period.

The bank's operating profit grew to Rs 2,304 crore during the reviewed period from Rs 1,933 crore during the same quarter last year. 

 Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) decreased from 4.54% of gross advances at the end of the June quarter to 3.13 percent at the end of the June quarter, indicating an improvement in the bank's asset quality. 

 Consequently, compared to Rs 1,191 crore in the same period last year, provisions and contingencies decreased by half to Rs 521 crore in the first quarter. The Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) increased by 85 basis points, from 96.17 percent to 97.02 percent.

Capital adequacy ratio of the bank rose to 17.6 per cent, from 15.6 per cent in the same quarter of FY25.

Total business grew by 10.84 per cent to Rs 7,04,485 crore from Rs 6,35,564 crore at the end of June 2024.

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Central Bank of India Q4 Profit rises 28%

Central Bank of India reported a 28% year-on-year rise in net profit for the March quarter, coming in at ₹1,033.6 crore compared to ₹807.3 crore a year earlier.

Net interest income (NII) fell 4% year-on-year to ₹3,399 crore from ₹3,541 crore. However, total income, including interest and non-interest income, improved by 7.57% to ₹10,433 crore from ₹9,699 crore in the same period last year.

The lender’s asset quality strengthened notably. Gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) declined to 3.18% from 3.86% in the previous quarter, while net non-performing assets (NNPAs) improved to 0.55% from 0.59% sequentially.

Return on assets (ROA) improved to 0.90% for Q4FY25 compared to 0.76% a year ago, while return on equity (ROE) rose to 13.21% from 11.68% during the same period.

The bank continues to maintain a strong nationwide footprint with 20,915 touchpoints, including 4,545 branches—of which nearly 65% are located in rural and semi-urban areas—as well as 4,085 ATMs and 12,260 banking correspondent points.

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Central Bank of India Released Recruitment of Credit Officer for 1000 Posts

 

The formal announcement for the hiring of Credit Officers has been released by the Central Bank of India. 

The Central Bank of India Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 has 1,000 openings in total. The online application process will be available from January 30, 2025, to February 20, 2025. The announcement was made public on January 30, 2025. Applications for the Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 are accepted from qualified applicants via the centralbankofindia.co.in website.

Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 Important Date

• Apply Online Start Date: 30 January 2025
• Last Date to Apply: 20 February 2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 20 February 2025
• Exam Date: To be released

Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 750/-
• SC / ST / PWD: Rs. 150/-
• Mode of Payment: Online

Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age: 30 Years
• Age Limit as on 30/11/2024
• The age relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 Educational Qualifications

Post Name	Qualification
Credit Officer	Graduate (60% UR/EWS, 55% Other)

Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details

Post Name	Vacancy
Credit Officer	1000  (UR-405, SC- 150, ST-75, OBC-270, EWS-100)

Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 selection process includes the following stages:

• Written Exam
• Documents Verification
• Medical Test

Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks
Reasoning	30	30
English	30	30
GK (Banking)	30	30
Quantitative Aptitude	30	30
Total	120	120

Central Bank Credit Officer Recruitment 2025 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link

Notification PDF	Click Here
Apply Online	Click Here

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