SBI Cards Declares Interim Dividend of ₹2.50/Share; Extends Ved Prakash's Term
SBI Cards declared an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per share for FY25-26, with a record date of March 11, 2026. The company also extended the term of Mr. Ved Prakash, Executive Vice President & Head-Internal Audit, by four months until June 30, 2026. The trading window remains closed until March 7, 2026.
The interim dividend directly benefits shareholders. The extension of a key executive's term provides operational continuity. While positive, these are not transformative events for the company's core business operations or market position.
The declaration of an interim dividend is a positive sign for shareholders, indicating the company's profitability and commitment to returning value. The extension of a key executive's term also suggests stability.
SBI Cards and Payment Services Limited has declared an interim dividend of ₹2.50 per equity share (25%) for the financial year 2025-26. The record date for determining the entitlement for this dividend is Wednesday, March 11, 2026, with the dividend expected to be credited or dispatched on or before April 3, 2026. The Board of Directors, following recommendations from the Audit Committee and Nomination and Remuneration Committee, also approved the extension of Mr. Ved Prakash's term as Executive Vice President & Head-Internal Audit. His term has been extended by four months, from March 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. Mr. Ved Prakash, who joined SBI Cards on March 1, 2023, has over 31 years of banking experience with the State Bank of India. The company also noted that the trading window for dealing in its securities remains closed from February 27, 2026, to March 7, 2026, in compliance with SEBI regulations.
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