Mumbai: Canara Bank has received listing approval from the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) for its Basel III-compliant Additional Tier I (AT1) Bonds.
The approval was granted by the NSE on September 21, 2026, for listing the bonds in the exchange’s debt segment. The development marks an important step in the bank’s ongoing capital-raising and capital augmentation efforts under the Basel III regulatory framework.
Canara Bank disclosed the development in continuation of its earlier communications dated September 16 and September 19, 2026, concerning the issuance of the Basel III-compliant Additional Tier I Bonds.
NSE Grants Debt Segment Listing Approval
The National Stock Exchange of India has approved the listing of Canara Bank’s Basel III-compliant AT1 Bonds in its debt segment.
The bank informed the stock exchanges about the approval for their records and in continuation of its previous disclosures related to the bond issue.
Key details of the development include:
- Issuer: Canara Bank
- Instrument: Basel III-compliant Additional Tier I (AT1) Bonds
- Exchange: National Stock Exchange of India (NSE)
- Segment: Debt segment
- Listing approval date: September 21, 2026
- Earlier disclosures: September 16 and September 19, 2026
The listing approval represents a further step in the process following the issuance of the AT1 bonds.
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Additional Tier I Bonds to Support Capital Base
Additional Tier I bonds are capital instruments issued by banks under the Basel III framework. Such instruments form part of a bank’s regulatory capital and are designed to provide additional capital strength.
For Canara Bank, the issuance of these bonds forms part of its broader capital augmentation strategy. Strengthening the capital base can help banks maintain regulatory capital requirements while providing greater flexibility to support business growth.
The listing of the bonds on the NSE debt segment also provides a recognised market platform for the securities.
Basel III Framework and Capital Augmentation
The Basel III framework establishes global standards for banks relating to capital adequacy, liquidity and risk management. Additional Tier I instruments are among the capital instruments that banks can use to strengthen their capital position, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
Canara Bank’s AT1 bond issue is therefore linked to its efforts to maintain a strong capital position and meet regulatory capital requirements.
The bank has been keeping the stock exchanges informed about developments related to the bond issue through its continuing disclosures.
Canara Bank’s Earlier Disclosures
The latest NSE approval follows Canara Bank’s disclosures dated September 16 and September 19, 2026, relating to the issuance of the Basel III-compliant Additional Tier I Bonds.
The bank has now communicated the NSE listing approval received on September 21, completing another important stage associated with the bond issue.
The development has also been communicated to the exchanges for information and record.
About Canara Bank
Canara Bank is one of India’s leading public sector banks, headquartered in Bengaluru. Established in 1906, the bank provides a wide range of banking and financial services, including retail banking, corporate banking, loans, deposits, digital banking and other financial products. It has a nationwide network of branches and ATMs and serves customers across various segments of the economy.
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