Indian Bank Board Approves Audited Results, Recommends 182.5% Dividend, Plans ₹5,000 Crore Capital Raise
Indian Bank's Board approved audited financial results for FY26. A dividend of ₹18.25 per share (182.50%) is recommended. The bank plans to raise up to ₹5,000 crore in equity capital via QIP, FPO, or Rights Issue. Net profit stood at ₹12,155.65 crore (standalone) and ₹11,704.28 crore (consolidated).
The announcement includes the approval of annual financial results, a substantial dividend payout, and a significant equity capital raising plan, all of which are material events for shareholders and the market.
The approval of audited financial results, recommendation of a significant dividend, and a substantial equity capital raising plan indicate positive financial health and strategic growth initiatives by the bank.
Indian Bank's Board of Directors, in a meeting held on April 29, 2026, has approved the audited financial results (standalone and 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 translates to 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 aggregating up to ₹5,000 crore through various modes, including Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), Follow-on Public Offer (FPO), or a Rights Issue, or a combination thereof. The bank had a similar approval for equity capital raising in FY 2025-26 but did not approach the market during that period.
The bank reported a Net Profit for the year ended March 31, 2026, of ₹12,155.65 crore (standalone) and ₹11,704.28 crore (consolidated before minority interest). The Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel III) stood at 17.93% (standalone) and 18.17% (consolidated) as of March 31, 2026. Gross NPAs were reported at 1.98% and Net NPAs at 0.15% for both standalone and consolidated figures.
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