Canara Bank shares rise 4%, hit 52-week high as Q2 net profit jumps 19% to Rs 4,774 crore

Canara Bank shares surged 4% to a 52-week high after reporting a 19% YoY rise in Q2 FY26 net profit to ₹4,774 crore. Asset quality improved sharply, with GNPA falling to 2.35% and credit cost easing to 0.68%, reflecting strong operational efficiency and credit discipline.