Canara Bank has made the appointment of Amit Mittal as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (GCFO). Amit Mittal, a Chartered Accountant and experienced banking professional, has a rich banking experience spanning more than 16 years. He was with Canara Bank since May 2008, holding different positions within different branches and administration offices. His appointment is viewed as a key move towards strengthening the bank’s financial leadership and coping with the changing dynamics of the banking sector.
The announcement of Mittal’s appointment was welcomed by the investors, and the stock of Canara Bank saw a significant appreciation. The stock appreciated by up to 3.26% on April 11, 2025, to ₹91.4 per share, an indication of market hopes surrounding the bank’s future prospects. Yet another report cited the stock price appreciation by 2.33% to ₹90.54 on the announcement.
Canara Bank has operations in a number of major segments like Treasury Operations, Retail Banking Operations, Wholesale Banking Operations, Life Insurance Operations, and Other Banking Operations. Its retail banking operation includes Digital Banking and other retail services, which provide a vast array of products like personal banking and corporate banking solutions.
Canara Bank recently announced a 12% year-over-year increase in net profit for the third quarter, at ₹4,104 crore. The Net Interest Income (NII) of the bank during the period was ₹9,149 crore, down slightly from last year. In a separate financial update, the consolidated net profit of the bank grew 11.2% to ₹4,214.16 crore, led by a 5.1% increase in total income to ₹37,429.90 crore.
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Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Canara Bank’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating (IDR) of ‘BBB-‘ with a Stable Outlook, indicating the bank’s stable financial position. This reaffirmation of the rating, along with the appointment of Mittal, puts Canara Bank on course to maintain stability and growth in the competitive banking industry.
Summing up, Amit Mittal’s induction as Group Chief Financial Officer is a major milestone for Canara Bank as it adds depth to its leadership team with extensive banking experience. With the bank extending its operations and enhancing financial results, Mittal’s position will be critical in defining strategic financial choices and handling the intricacies of banking.
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