Profit making since inception, the Bank today epitomizes a perfect blend of commercial and social banking. For the year March 2005, the Bank clocked the highest net profit ( Rs.1110 crore ) among nationalized banks, with significant improvement in capital adequacy ratio (12.78%) and asset quality (net NPA ratio of 1.88%).

The Bank has already carved a niche in providing IT-based services. With 100% computerisation of the branches, the bank provides a wide array of services, such as, Networked ATMs, Anywhere Banking, Telebanking, Remote Access Terminals Internet & Mobile Banking, Debit Card etc.

The Bank was the first among banks to launch networked ATMs and obtain ISO Certification. Cercial consideration has, no way, diluted the Bank's role in national priorities. Canara Bank is in fact the first bank to be conferred FICCI award for contribution to rural development.