Indian Bank Board Approves Audited Results, Recommends 18.25 Dividend & 5000 Cr Capital Raise
Indian Bank's Board approved audited financial results for FY26. A dividend of ₹18.25 per share is recommended. The bank plans to raise up to ₹5,000 crore in equity capital. Standalone net profit for Q4FY26 was ₹3,103.13 crore, and ₹12,155.65 crore for the full year.
The dividend recommendation and significant equity capital raising plan are material events that can directly impact the company's financial structure, shareholder returns, and market valuation.
The recommendation of dividend and approval for equity capital raising are positive indicators for the bank's financial health and future growth prospects.
The Board of Directors of Indian Bank, in its meeting held on April 29, 2026, has approved the Audited Financial Results (Standalone & Consolidated) for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹18.25 per equity share, which is 182.50% of the paid-up equity capital for the financial year 2025-26.
Furthermore, the Board has approved a plan to raise equity capital up to ₹5,000 crore (including premium) through various modes such as Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), Follow-on Public Offer (FPO), or Rights Issue, or a combination thereof. This approval is a continuation of a similar approval from FY 2025-26, though the bank did not approach the market during that period.
The bank reported a Net Profit of ₹3,103.13 crore for the standalone fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, and ₹12,155.65 crore for the full financial year. Consolidated Net Profit stood at ₹3,173.05 crore for the quarter and ₹11,704.28 crore for the year. The Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel III) was reported at 17.93% standalone and 18.17% consolidated as of March 31, 2026. Gross NPAs stood at 1.98% and Net NPAs at 0.15% on a standalone basis.
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