Central Bank of India Approves 6% Interim Dividend, Plans ₹7,000 Crore Capital Raise
Central Bank of India's board approved Q4 FY26 results and declared a 6% interim dividend (₹0.60/share) with a record date of May 8, 2026. The bank also plans to raise ₹7,000 crore in FY27 through FPO, Rights Issue, QIP, or other modes.
The declaration of a dividend and a substantial capital raising plan are material events that can significantly impact the bank's financial structure, investor confidence, and future growth prospects.
The announcement includes the approval of financial results and the declaration of an interim dividend, coupled with a significant capital raising plan, indicating positive financial health and strategic growth initiatives.
Central Bank of India's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on April 30, 2026, approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The board declared a fourth interim dividend of 6%, amounting to ₹0.60 per equity share of ₹10 each for FY 2025-26. The record date for this dividend payment is set for Friday, May 8, 2026.
Furthermore, the bank announced a capital raising plan for FY 2026-27, aiming to raise an aggregate of ₹7,000 crore. This capital will be raised through various instruments including Follow-on Public Offer (FPO), Rights Issue, Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), Preferential Issue, or a combination thereof. The bank may also issue Basel III compliant AT1/Tier II Bonds or other permitted securities, subject to necessary regulatory approvals.
The meeting commenced at 4:00 PM and concluded at 5:55 PM. The bank also enclosed copies of the audited standalone and consolidated financial results along with the Auditors' Report, a declaration on the unmodified audit opinion, a statement of deviation(s) or variation(s) and utilization of issue proceeds, a Security Cover Certificate, and a disclosure of Related Party Transactions.
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