Indian Bank Declares ₹18.25 Dividend, Plans $1.5 Billion FCNR(B) Raise
Indian Bank declared a dividend of ₹18.25 per share for FY2025-26 and announced plans to raise $1.5 billion through FCNR(B) deposits. Shareholders also approved a ₹5,000 crore equity capital raise via QIP/FPO/Rights Issue. The bank reported 11% YoY net profit growth to ₹12,156 crore, with total business rising 12.79% to ₹14.95 lakh crore and asset quality improving with GNPA at 1.98% and NNPA at 0.15%.

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Indian Bank declared a dividend of ₹18.25 per share for the financial year 2025-26 at its twentieth Annual General Meeting held on June 17, 2026. The bank's shareholders approved the dividend, which translates to 182.50% of the paid-up equity capital, alongside the adoption of the audited financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. The record date for determining dividend eligibility was fixed as June 10, 2026. In a separate development, the bank has also announced plans to raise $1.5 billion through Foreign Currency Non-Resident [Bank] — FCNR(B) — deposits, signalling continued momentum in its capital mobilisation strategy.
Financial Performance
The bank reported a 12.79% year-on-year growth in total business, which reached ₹14.95 lakh crore. Deposits grew by 12.29% to ₹8.28 lakh crore, while gross advances increased by 13.43% to ₹6.67 lakh crore. Net profit rose by 11% to ₹12,156 crore, supported by a net interest income of ₹26,915 crore. Asset quality improved significantly, with Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) declining to 1.98% and Net Non-Performing Assets (NNPA) reducing to 0.15%.
Key Operational Metrics
The bank maintained a credit-deposit ratio of nearly 81% and a domestic Net Interest Margin (NIM) of 3.36%. Priority Sector Advances constituted 41% of Adjusted Net Bank Credit (ANBC), exceeding the regulatory requirement of 40%. The Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) stood strong at 17.93%, while Return on Assets was 1.31% and Return on Equity moderated to 19.53%.
| Metric: | Value | Growth/Change |
|---|---|---|
| Total Business | ₹14.95 lakh crore | 12.79% YoY |
| Deposits | ₹8.28 lakh crore | 12.29% YoY |
| Gross Advances | ₹6.67 lakh crore | 13.43% YoY |
| Net Profit | ₹12,156 crore | 11% YoY |
| GNPA | 1.98% | — |
| NNPA | 0.15% | — |
| Credit-Deposit Ratio | ~81% | — |
| NIM (Domestic) | 3.36% | — |
| CAR | 17.93% | — |
| Return on Assets | 1.31% | — |
| Return on Equity | 19.53% | — |
Shareholder Approvals
Shareholders approved the re-appointment of Shri Ashutosh Choudhury as Executive Director for a period of three years effective from May 3, 2026. A special resolution was passed to authorize the Board to raise equity capital aggregating up to ₹5,000 crore, including premium, through Qualified Institutions Placement (QIP), Follow on Public Offer (FPO), Rights Issue, or a combination thereof. The funds will be raised in one or more tranches subject to regulatory approvals.
FCNR(B) Fund Raise
In addition to the approved equity capital raise, Indian Bank has announced plans to mobilise $1.5 billion through FCNR(B) deposits. FCNR(B) accounts are foreign currency-denominated term deposits maintained by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs), and are a common instrument used by Indian banks to attract foreign currency inflows. This latest fundraising initiative further broadens the bank's capital mobilisation efforts alongside the ₹5,000 crore equity raise already approved by shareholders.
| Capital Raise Initiative: | Details |
|---|---|
| Equity Capital Raise (Approved) | Up to ₹5,000 crore via QIP/FPO/Rights Issue |
| FCNR(B) Deposit Raise (Planned) | $1.5 billion |
Historical Stock Returns for Indian Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.79% | -3.23% | +1.60% | -7.86% | +32.07% | +513.11% |
How will the proposed ₹5,000 crore equity dilution impact existing shareholders' earnings per share given the current Return on Equity of 19.53%?
What specific asset classes or sectors does Indian Bank plan to target with the $1.5 billion FCNR(B) deposits to manage foreign exchange risk?
Can the bank sustain the current domestic Net Interest Margin of 3.36% amidst rising competition for deposits and potential interest rate volatility?


































