Muthoot Finance has officially announced that its board of directors approved an interim dividend of ₹30 per equity share for Financial Year 2025-26, with the record date set for April 17, 2026. The board meeting held on April 10, 2026, also addressed strategic business expansion plans and regulatory compliance requirements.

Board Meeting Outcomes

The board meeting, conducted under Regulation 30 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, commenced at 3:00 PM IST and concluded at 4:25 PM IST on April 10, 2026. The company has issued official communication to National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., BSE Limited, and NSE IFSC Limited regarding the meeting outcomes.

Dividend Eligibility and Payment

Shareholders whose names appear as beneficial owners or members in the register as of the close of business hours on April 17, 2026, will be entitled to receive the dividend payment. This includes shareholders holding shares in both electronic form (as per depositories' list) and physical form (as per company's register of members). The interim dividend will be processed within 30 days from the date of declaration.

Strategic Business Expansion

In addition to the dividend approval, the board decided to seek shareholder approval for amending the main objects clause of the Memorandum of Association. This amendment aims to include a new sub-clause that would enable the company to undertake insurance corporate agency business, marking a strategic expansion of Muthoot Finance's service offerings into the insurance sector.

Regulatory Compliance

The announcement was made through official communication reference SEC/MFL/SE/2026/6555, ensuring full compliance with listing regulations. The company has notified all relevant stock exchanges including NSE (Symbol: MUTHOOTFIN), BSE (Scrip Code: 533398), and NSE IFSC Limited, maintaining transparency in corporate governance and regulatory adherence.

Muthoot Finance has issued a clarification regarding the record date for its upcoming interim dividend, revising the date from April 13, 2026 to April 17, 2026. The company communicated this correction through an official intimation under Regulation 42 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Record Date Correction and Regulatory Compliance

The company has formally notified stock exchanges including NSE, BSE, and NSE IFSC Limited about the revised timeline. In their communication dated April 07, 2026, Muthoot Finance clarified that their previous letter (SEC/MFL/SE/2026/6552) mentioning April 13, 2026 as the record date contained an error, and the correct record date is Friday, April 17, 2026.

Shareholder Eligibility Criteria

Shareholders whose names appear on the close of business hours on April 17, 2026 will be entitled to the interim dividend, subject to board approval. This includes beneficial owners as per the list furnished by depositories for shares held in electronic form and members in the register for shares held in physical form.

Payment Timeline and Corporate Communication

Muthoot Finance has maintained its commitment to distribute the interim dividend within 30 days of the official declaration by the Board of Directors. The company's correction demonstrates adherence to transparent communication practices and regulatory compliance requirements. Company Secretary Rajesh A Warrier digitally signed the clarification document, ensuring proper authorization and documentation of the revised timeline.

The board meeting scheduled for April 10, 2026 at The Muthoot Group headquarters in Kochi remains unchanged, where directors will consider the interim dividend declaration for the financial year 2025-26.