Tamilnad Mercantile Bank fixes June 12 record date for ₹12.50 dividend
Tamilnad Mercantile Bank has fixed June 12, 2026, as the record date for a ₹12.50 dividend per share, pending shareholder approval at the 104th AGM on July 14. The AGM will be held via video conferencing, with book closure from July 8 to July 14. E-voting is available from July 11 to July 13.

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Tamilnad Mercantile Bank has fixed June 12, 2026, as the record date to determine shareholder eligibility for a final dividend of ₹12.50 per equity share of ₹10 face value for FY26. The dividend, recommended by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on April 27, 2026, is subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. The bank has specified that dividend income is taxable in the hands of shareholders, and tax will be deducted at source as per the Income Tax Act, 2025. Shareholders not liable to pay income tax must submit Forms 121/41 online by June 12, 2026.
The 104th Annual General Meeting of the bank is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. IST through Video Conferencing or Other Audio-Visual Means. This meeting will be conducted without physical presence at a common venue, in compliance with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs Circular No. 03/2025 and applicable SEBI regulations. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from July 08, 2026, to July 14, 2026 (both days inclusive).
E-Voting and Book Closure
The bank has engaged Central Depository Services (India) Limited to facilitate remote e-voting. Shareholders can vote remotely from Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. IST to Monday, July 13, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. IST. The cut-off date for determining eligibility for voting is Tuesday, July 07, 2026. Additionally, e-voting facilities will be available during the AGM for members who have not cast their votes remotely.
Management and Compliance
The board approved the promotion of Thiru. T. Arunmolian from Deputy Vice President to Vice President, designating him as the Head of Legal effective June 01, 2026. The bank’s Registrar & Share Transfer Agent, MUFG Intime India Private Limited, will attend to service requests only after shareholders update PAN, bank account details, specimen signature, and contact details, as mandated by SEBI guidelines effective April 01, 2024.
Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Record Date | June 12, 2026 |
| Book Closure | July 08, 2026 to July 14, 2026 |
| 104th AGM | July 14, 2026 |
| Remote e-Voting Start | July 11, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. IST |
| Remote e-Voting End | July 13, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. IST |
| Promotion Effective Date | June 01, 2026 |
Historical Stock Returns for Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -4.04% | -6.30% | +7.30% | +43.00% | +65.86% | +43.75% |
How will the ₹12.50 per share dividend payout impact Tamilnad Mercantile Bank's capital adequacy ratios and future lending capacity?
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