Sundaram Finance Holdings Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 22, 2025, titled "Press Release on financials for the year ended 31.03.2025".
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Sundaram Finance Holdings reported a consolidated net profit of Rs. 412.09 crores for FY25, lower than Rs. 533.14 crores in FY24, but the prior year included a one-time receipt of Rs. 175.67 crores from redemption of TVS Holdings preference shares. Excluding that one-off, underlying net profit grew 15.28% YoY, with Q4 FY25 profit rising 14.38% on the same basis. Dividend income from portfolio companies rose 30.6% to Rs. 209.52 crores, reflecting strong performance across its auto-component businesses (foundries, wheels, brakes, turbochargers, axles). The company exited non-core investments in Delphi TVS, D2C Consulting, Fettle Tone (partial) and Vishnu Forge, booking a net gain of Rs. 53.99 crores, while acquiring 100% of Forge 2000 (Rs. 16 crores) and 48.33% of Axles India, which became a subsidiary in April 2025. Total dividend for FY25 is Rs. 5.85 per share (117%), comprising two interim dividends and a recommended final dividend.
Underlying earnings growth, higher portfolio dividends and an attractive 117% total dividend payout are positive for shareholders. Strategic acquisitions in core auto-component businesses and exits from non-core holdings signal portfolio consolidation that should support long-term value.