In a major shareholder-friendly move, a leading Bajaj Group company has announced a series of corporate actions, including a generous dividend payout, a stock split, and a rare bonus issue—its first in nearly a decade. These announcements came alongside the company’s financial results for the March 2025 quarter.
The company in focus is Bajaj Finance Ltd., one of India’s largest non-banking financial institutions. On April 29, the company’s board approved a 4:1 bonus share issuance, meaning shareholders will receive four additional shares for every one share held, subject to approval via postal ballot. This is the company’s first bonus issue since 2016, when it had allotted shares in a 1:1 ratio.
Additionally, the board also cleared a 1:1 stock split, which will see each ₹2 face value share split into two shares of ₹1 each. The company had last conducted a split in 2016, reducing the face value from ₹10 to ₹2 per share.
The record date for these actions is yet to be announced, but Bajaj Finance said the bonus issue and split will be completed on or before June 27, 2025.
In another boost to shareholder value, the company announced a total dividend of ₹56 per share, comprising a final dividend of ₹44 for FY25—the highest in its history—and a special dividend of ₹12 stemming from one-time gains via the IPO of its subsidiary, Bajaj Housing Finance.
Last year, the company had declared a final dividend of ₹36 per share. This year’s payout marks a significant jump, underscoring the company’s strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to its investors.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
