TMB Q4 FY26 Profit Surges 13.10% to ₹1337.55 Crore; Recommends ₹12.50 Dividend
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) reported Q4 FY26 net profit surged 13.10% to ₹1337.55 crore. Total business grew 17.37% to ₹1,15,091 crore. Net NPA improved to 0.18%. The bank recommended a final dividend of ₹12.50 per share.
The announcement includes robust financial performance metrics, improved asset quality, and a dividend recommendation, all of which are material information for investors and stakeholders, indicating a high impact.
The bank has reported strong financial results with significant year-on-year growth in net profit, total business, and improved asset quality. The recommendation of a final dividend further adds to the positive sentiment.
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank Limited (TMB) has announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The Board of Directors, in their meeting held on April 27, 2026, approved these results. The bank reported a significant increase in net profit, which surged by 13.10% year-on-year to ₹1337.55 crore for Q4 FY26, compared to ₹1182.61 crore in the previous year. Operating profit also saw a rise of 6.27% to ₹1855.23 crore from ₹1745.73 crore.
Total business grew by 17.37% to ₹1,15,091 crore, with deposits increasing by 14.94% to ₹61,712 crore and advances growing by 20.32% to ₹53,379 crore. The bank's CASA also saw a healthy growth of 22.35% to ₹17,365 crore.
Asset quality showed marked improvement, with Net NPA decreasing by 18 basis points to 0.18% and Gross NPA reducing by 52 basis points to 0.73%. The Provision Coverage Ratio (PCR) increased to 74.89%. The bank's Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) improved to 33.73% from 32.71%.
Shri. Salee S Nair, MD & CEO, stated that Q4 FY26 performance marks a defining quarter with the highest-ever quarterly profitability, reflecting the strength of the bank's core operating model and balanced growth strategy. He highlighted the resilience of the MSME franchise and stable credit demand from this segment. The bank is focusing on scaling MSME and retail businesses, deepening customer engagement, and leveraging digital capabilities for growth in FY27.
In new initiatives, TMB has implemented Oracle CX, a Vendor Management System, and Business Process Management (BPM) to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. They have also established an AI-enabled Call Centre and deployed LOS & LMS for improved loan processing.
The Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹12.50 per equity share of face value ₹10 each for the financial year 2025-26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.
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