Canara Bank Ltd. reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2011. For the quarter, the company reported interest earned of INR 78,120.8 million compared to INR 58,781.3 million a year ago. Operating profit before provisions and contingencies was INR 15,767.4 million compared to INR 15,130.1 million a year ago. Net profit was INR 8,755.6 million or INR 19.76 per basic and diluted share, compared to INR 11,057.3 million or INR 26.97 per basic and diluted share, a year ago. For the year to date, the company reported interest earned of INR 225,831.3 million compared to INR 165,513.6 million a year ago. Operating profit before provisions and contingencies was INR 44,524.7 million compared to INR 44,121.2 million a year ago. Net profit was INR 24,536.3 million or INR 55.39 per basic and diluted share, compared to INR 31,269.8 million or INR 76.27 per basic and diluted share, a year ago.