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Muthoot Finance Approves ₹26 Interim Dividend and Proposes Key Governance Changes

The board's decisions, including a dividend payout, governance enhancements, and expanded borrowing capacity, await shareholder approval as shares rise 4.2%.

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Overview

  • Muthoot Finance's board approved an interim dividend of ₹26 per share for FY2024-25, to be paid within 30 days of April 21, 2025.
  • Shareholders eligible for the dividend will be identified based on records as of April 25, 2025.
  • The board recommended appointing George Joseph as an independent director, pending shareholder approval.
  • A proposal to increase the company’s borrowing limit to ₹2 lakh crore was also put forward, subject to shareholder agreement.
  • Following these announcements, Muthoot Finance shares rose 4.2%, closing at approximately ₹2,200, marking a 13.12% gain over six months.