Indian Bank Board Approves FY26 Audited Results, Recommends ₹18.25 Dividend, Plans ₹5,000 Crore Capital Raise
Indian Bank's Board approved FY26 audited results, recommending an ₹18.25 per share dividend. The bank plans to raise up to ₹5,000 crore in equity capital via QIP/FPO/Rights Issue. Standalone net profit rose to ₹12,155.65 crore for FY26.
The approved capital raise of ₹5,000 crore is a significant amount and will impact the bank's financial structure and growth potential. The dividend recommendation is also a positive signal to shareholders.
The approval of financial results, recommendation of a dividend, and plan for capital raising are positive developments for 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 the financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board has recommended a dividend of ₹18.25 per equity share, representing 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. 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 strong financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026. Standalone net profit stood at ₹12,155.65 crore, an increase from ₹10,918.29 crore in the previous year. Consolidated net profit was ₹11,704.28 crore, up from ₹11,261.47 crore in the prior year. The Capital Adequacy Ratio (Basel III) for the standalone entity was 17.93%, and for the consolidated entity, it was 18.17% as of March 31, 2026. Gross NPAs reduced to 1.98% and Net NPAs to 0.15% on a standalone basis.
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