Can Fin Homes approves ₹5,000 crore fundraise, fixes dividend record date
Can Fin Homes approved raising up to ₹5,000 crore via debt instruments and fixed July 3, 2026, as the record date for an ₹8.00 final dividend. The Board also appointed a new independent director and re-appointed senior management personnel.

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Can Fin Homes approved a proposal to raise funds up to ₹5,000 crore through various debt instruments at its Board meeting held on June 8, 2026, subject to shareholder approval. The Board also fixed July 3, 2026, as the record date for a final dividend of ₹8.00 per equity share for the financial year ended March 31, 2026. Additionally, the Board approved the appointment of Smt. Varsha Vasant Purandare as a Non-Executive Independent Director and several senior management re-appointments. The 39th Annual General Meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2026, via video conference.
Fund Raising and Debt Instruments
The Board approved raising funds by way of issuance of on-shore and/or off-shore debt instruments. These instruments include bonds, non-convertible debentures, non-convertible subordinated debt in the nature of Tier II NCDs/bonds, and Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) including Pass Through Certificates (PTC). The issuance will be denominated in Indian currency and/or any foreign currency. This fundraising initiative is contingent upon approval by shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.
Dividend and Record Date
Pursuant to Regulation 42 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, the Board fixed July 3, 2026, as the record date to determine member entitlement to the final dividend. If approved at the AGM, the dividend of ₹8.00 per equity share of face value ₹2.00 each will be paid within 30 days from the conclusion of the AGM, subject to tax deduction at source.
Equity Allotment and Capital Changes
The Board approved the allotment of 466 equity shares to 11 employees under the CFHL Employee Stock Option Scheme 2024 at an exercise price of ₹842.80 per share. The 466 options were exercised, realising ₹3,92,745. Consequently, the paid-up equity share capital increased to ₹26,63,09,182 divided into 13,31,54,591 equity shares of face value ₹2.00 each. The allotted shares rank pari-passu with existing equity shares in all respects. The diluted earnings per share pursuant to the issue of equity shares on exercise of options stood at ₹81.54.
Key Approvals Summary
The following table summarises the key approvals made at the Board meeting:
| Approval Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Fund Raising Limit | Up to ₹5,000 crore |
| Dividend Per Share | ₹8.00 |
| Record Date | July 3, 2026 |
| AGM Date | July 29, 2026 |
| Equity Shares Allotted | 466 |
| Exercise Price Per Share | ₹842.80 |
| Money Realised from Options | ₹3,92,745 |
| Paid-up Share Capital (Post-allotment) | ₹26,63,09,182 |
Senior Management and Director Appointments
The Board approved the appointment of Smt. Varsha Vasant Purandare (DIN: 05288076) as a Non-Executive Independent Director effective July 30, 2026, for a tenure of 3 years, subject to shareholder approval. Smt. Purandare holds a Bachelor's degree in Science (Chemistry) and a Diploma in Business Management, with 36 years of experience across credit, forex, treasury, capital markets, investment banking, and private equity. She has served as Managing Director & CEO of SBI Capital Markets and as Deputy Managing Director & Chief Credit & Risk Officer of SBI, among other senior roles.
Among senior management personnel, the Board approved the following appointments and re-appointments on the recommendations of the Nomination Remuneration and HR Committee:
| Personnel | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| Shri D R Prabhu | Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) | July 24, 2026 to March 31, 2027 |
| Shri P. Ratheesh Kumar | Head of Risk Based Internal Audit (RBIA) | One year from July 24, 2026 |
| Shri U. Jagadish Bhat | Head of Credit Department | Effective July 1, 2026 |
Shri D R Prabhu is a B.E. and M.E.M. professional with over 40 years of experience, having overseen organization-wide regulatory compliance during his tenure. Shri P. Ratheesh Kumar holds an M.Com and PGDBA with more than 26 years of experience at the company, having managed the complete audit function including the Annual Audit Plan and regulatory inspection compliance. Shri U. Jagadish Bhat is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years of experience in retail banking and financial services, specialising in housing loans, mortgage loans, SME finance, and unsecured lending, having held senior roles at institutions including Piramal Capital & Housing Finance, Dhanlaxmi Bank, and ICICI Bank.
Historical Stock Returns for Can Fin Homes
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3.60% | +2.23% | +9.25% | -3.66% | +11.96% | +74.80% |
How will the proposed ₹5,000 crore fund raising impact Can Fin Homes' capital adequacy ratio and future lending growth?
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