Bajaj Finance rolls out ₹56 dividend, 4:1 Bonus Issue, and 1:2 Stock Split in Q4 FY25 results

Bajaj Finance surprised investors with a slew of shareholder rewards alongside its March quarter earnings for FY25. The non-banking finance giant announced a cumulative ₹56 dividend per share, a 4:1 bonus share issue, and a 1:2 stock split—delivering a triple treat to its stakeholders.

Dividend Breakdown

Bajaj Finance declared a total dividend of ₹56 per equity share (face value ₹2), including:

Final Dividend: ₹44 per share (2200%), payable around July 28, 2025 (record date: May 30, 2025).

Special Interim Dividend: ₹12 per share (600%), linked to the IPO of Bajaj Housing Finance, payable around May 26, 2025 (record date: May 9, 2025).

Bonus Shares and Stock Split

To further reward investors:

Bonus Issue: Shareholders will receive 4 bonus shares for every 1 share held (4:1 ratio).

Stock Split: Each share of ₹2 will be split into two shares of ₹1 each (1:2 split).

These corporate actions aim to improve liquidity and broaden the investor base.

Q4 FY25 Financial Highlights

Net Profit: ₹3,940 crore, up 16% YoY from ₹3,402 crore.

Net Interest Income (NII): ₹8,910 crore, up 21% YoY.

Asset Quality:

Gross NPA: 1.18% (vs 1.05% last year)

Net NPA: 0.56% (vs 0.46% last year)

Provisioning coverage: 53% on Stage 3 assets

Assets Under Management (AUM): ₹3.08 lakh crore, up 26% YoY.

AGM Announcement

Bajaj Finance will hold its 38th Annual General Meeting on July 24, 2025. More details will be shared in due course.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Please consult certified financial advisors before making investment decisions.