Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited has informed the Exchange that Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 30, 2026, recommended Final Dividend of Rs. 0.70 per equity share.
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Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (Chola) reported strong FY2026 results with standalone profit after tax of Rs. 5,220 crore, up 22.5% YoY from Rs. 4,259 crore in FY2025. Total revenue from operations grew 20.3% to Rs. 30,982 crore. The Board recommended a final dividend of Rs. 0.70 per equity share (35% payout on face value of Rs. 2), subject to shareholder approval at the 48th AGM on July 28, 2026. The record date for dividend eligibility is July 21, 2026, with payment by August 26, 2026. Consolidated profit stood at Rs. 5,233 crore with EPS of Rs. 61.98. The company maintains healthy capital adequacy at 19.21% and Gross NPA improved to 4.36% (from 3.97% YoY).
The dividend increase aligns with strong profit growth, indicating healthy financial position. For investors, the 35% payout ratio on a significantly higher profit base signals continued shareholder returns while preserving capital for growth.