Canara Bank, a bellwether among India’s public sector lenders, ignited market optimism on Monday with its Q3 FY26 results, reporting a robust 15% year-on-year net profit surge to Rs 3,895 crore, propelled by accelerated loan book expansion, disciplined asset quality management, and a strategic pivot toward high-yield retail and MSME segments amid an economic landscape marked by moderating inflation and steady GDP momentum