Central Bank of India Ltd

The government had set a floor price of Rs 31 per share for the OFS. The OFS opened for non-retail investors on 22 May 2026 and for retail investors on 25 May 2026. The base offer comprised 36.20 crore equity shares, representing around 4% stake in the bank, with an oversubscription option of an additional 36.20 crore shares. The government exercised the greenshoe option, taking the total OFS size to 72.41 crore shares, or nearly 8% of the bank's equity share capital. Out of the total offer size, around 65.17 crore shares were reserved for non-retail investors, while 7.24 crore shares were earmarked for retail investors. As of 3:30 PM on 25 May 2026, the OFS received bids for 9.24 crore shares in the retail category, translating into 127.73% subscription against the retail offer size of 7.24 crore shares. The non-retail portion was subscribed 113.63%. The clearing price for the OFS was fixed at Rs 31 per share for the non-retail portion. Additionally, the government may offer 75 lakh shares to eligible employees under a separate employee quota. As of March 2026, the Government of India held 89.27% stake in Central Bank of India. On a standalone basis, the PSU lender's net profit fell 29.91% to Rs 724.43 crore on 4.62% increase in total income to Rs 10,810.49 crore in Q4 March 2026 over Q4 March 2026. Shares of Central Bank of India were currently down 0.23% at Rs 30.97 on the BSE today. Powered by Capital Market - Live

The government set a floor price of Rs 31 per share for the OFS, representing a discount of about 8.6% to the previous closing price of Rs 33.91. The discount likely weighed on investor sentiment and pressured the stock. According to BSE data, the OFS opened for non-retail investors on 22 May 2026 and will open for retail investors on 25 May 2026. The base offer comprises 36.20 crore shares, representing around 4% equity stake in the bank, with an oversubscription option of an additional 36.20 crore shares. Including the greenshoe option, the total OFS size stands at 72.41 crore shares, equivalent to around 8% of the bank's total equity share capital. Of the total offer, 32.58 crore shares have been reserved for non-retail investors, while 3.62 crore shares have been earmarked for retail investors under the base offer. As of 1:05 PM on 22 May 2026, the non-retail portion of the OFS had received bids for 6.23 crore shares, translating into 19.14% subscription against the base non-retail offer size of 32.58 crore shares. The government may also offer an additional 75 lakh shares to eligible employees under a separate employee offer. Eligible employees can apply for shares worth up to Rs 5 lakh under the scheme. The Government of India held 89.27% stake in the PSU lender. On a standalone basis, the PSU lender's net profit fell 29.91% to Rs 724.43 crore on 4.62% increase in total income to Rs 10,810.49 crore in Q4 March 2026 over Q4 March 2026. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Central Bank of India gained for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 37.25, up 1.42% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.46% on the day, quoting at 24442.8. The Sensex is at 78179.79, up 0.28%. Central Bank of India has gained around 5.26% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty PSU Bank index of which Central Bank of India is a constituent, has gained around 0.49% in last one month and is currently quoting at 8679.15, down 0.07% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 51.05 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 56.32 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 7.6 based on TTM earnings ending March 26.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Central Bank of India announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 30 April 2026, inter alia, have recommended the Fourth Interim dividend of Rs 0.6 per equity Share (i.e. 6%) , subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Net profit of Central Bank of India declined 32.49% to Rs 745.72 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 1104.58 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. Total Operating Income rose 12.07% to Rs 9697.80 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 as against Rs 8653.26 crore during the previous quarter ended March 2025. For the full year,net profit rose 14.99% to Rs 4523.78 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 3934.21 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. Total Operating Income rose 7.01% to Rs 36167.70 crore in the year ended March 2026 as against Rs 33797.44 crore during the previous year ended March 2025. ParticularsQuarter EndedYear EndedMar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var.Mar. 2026Mar. 2025% Var. Total Operating Income9697.808653.26 12 36167.7033797.44 7 OPM %63.1554.14 -61.0256.66 - PBDT1609.421170.58 37 6473.844978.07 30 PBT1609.421170.58 37 6473.844978.07 30 NP745.721104.58 -32 4523.783934.21 15 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Central Bank of India will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 30 April 2026.

Central Bank of India gained for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 33.66, up 1.11% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.19% on the day, quoting at 22757. The Sensex is at 73408.47, up 0.12%. Central Bank of India has slipped around 5.93% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty PSU Bank index of which Central Bank of India is a constituent, has slipped around 6.78% in last one month and is currently quoting at 8134.4, up 1.07% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 41 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 81.64 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 6.44 based on TTM earnings ending December 25.

The Competition Commission of India on 03 March 2026 has approved the proposed combination related to acquisition of 1.09% additional equity in Generali Central Insurance Company (GCICL) and 0.82% additional equity in Generali Central Life Insurance Company (GCLICL) by Central Bank of India. Upon completion of the proposed acquisition, the Bank's shareholding in Generali Central Insurance Company (GCICL) and Generali Central Life Insurance Company (GCLICL) will increase from the existing level of 24.91% and 25.18% respectively to 26%. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Central Bank of India rose for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 39.08, up 1.48% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 1.25% on the day, quoting at 25392.55. The Sensex is at 82144.81, down 1.38%. Central Bank of India has added around 8.4% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty PSU Bank index of which Central Bank of India is a constituent, has added around 9.3% in last one month and is currently quoting at 9796.85, down 0.31% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 258.24 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 62.42 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 7.45 based on TTM earnings ending December 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Central Bank of India gained for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 38.71, up 2.03% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is down around 0.04% on the day, quoting at 25713.95. The Sensex is at 83408.99, down 0.05%. Central Bank of India has risen around 1.18% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty PSU Bank index of which Central Bank of India is a constituent, has risen around 7.08% in last one month and is currently quoting at 9500.8, up 1.28% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 53.8 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 63.02 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 7.34 based on TTM earnings ending December 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live