Manappuram Finance Limited has informed the Exchange that Board of Directors at its meeting held on August 08, 2025, declared Interim Dividend of 25 per equity share.
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Manappuram Finance's Board, at its August 8, 2025 meeting, approved unaudited Q1 FY26 results and declared an interim dividend of ₹0.50 (25%) per equity share on a face value of ₹2, with record date set as August 14, 2025. On a standalone basis, the company reported healthy numbers with profit after tax of ₹392.11 crore, EPS of ₹4.63, and a strong capital adequacy ratio of 24.77%. However, consolidated results swung to a net loss of ₹103.02 crore, compared to a profit of ₹556.52 crore in Q1 FY25, primarily driven by a ₹437.27 crore loss in the microfinance segment. The four subsidiaries (including Asirvad Micro Finance) collectively reported a net loss of ₹258.14 crore for the quarter. The company also announced that MD V.P. Nandakumar will take over as Chairman from August 28, 2025, following the retirement of Dr. Shailesh Jayantilal Mehta.
The dividend is a positive signal of parent-level cash generation, but the sharp deterioration in consolidated profitability due to microfinance stress is a concern and may cap near-term stock momentum. Shareholders should monitor the microfinance portfolio quality, as continued losses in Asirvad could weigh on overall earnings and asset quality going forward.