Union Bank declares ₹5 dividend, appoints Asheesh Pandey as MD
Union Bank of India declared a dividend of ₹5 per equity share for FY 2025-26 and appointed Asheesh Pandey as Managing Director and CEO during its 24th AGM held on July 10, 2026. Shareholders approved the audited financial statements, authorized capital raising via equity and AT-1/Tier-2 instruments, and confirmed the reappointment of Executive Directors Nitesh Ranjan and Ramasubramanian S, alongside new appointments for Amresh Prasad and Dr. Debasish Prusty.

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Union Bank of India declared a dividend of ₹5 per equity share for the financial year 2025-26 during its 24th Annual General Meeting held on July 10, 2026. The meeting, conducted via Video Conferencing and Other Audio-Visual Means, approved the audited standalone and consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2026. Shareholders also authorized the bank to raise capital through the issuance of fresh equity shares and Additional Tier-1 or Tier-2 capital in accordance with BASEL III Guidelines.
The board's proposal to appoint Asheesh Pandey as Managing Director and CEO was approved. Pandey chaired the meeting pursuant to Regulation 59 of the Union Bank of India (Shares and Meetings) Regulations, 1998. The bank also secured shareholder approval for the reappointment of Nitesh Ranjan and Ramasubramanian S as Executive Directors. Additionally, Amresh Prasad was appointed as an Executive Director, and Dr. Debasish Prusty was appointed as a Government Nominee Director.
Key Resolutions Passed
The shareholders voted on eight agenda items, all of which were passed with the requisite majority. The resolutions covered financial approvals, capital raising, and key management appointments. The proceedings were conducted in compliance with Ministry of Corporate Affairs, SEBI, and Ministry of Finance guidelines.
| Agenda Item | Resolution |
|---|---|
| Financial Statements | Adopted audited standalone and consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2026 |
| Dividend | ₹5 per equity share of ₹10 each for FY 2025-26 |
| Capital Raising | Issuance of fresh equity shares and/or AT-1/Tier-2 capital per BASEL III |
| MD & CEO | Appointment of Shri Asheesh Pandey |
| Executive Directors | Reappointment of Shri Nitesh Ranjan and Shri Ramasubramanian S |
| New Appointments | Shri Amresh Prasad (ED) and Dr. Debasish Prusty (Govt Nominee Director) |
The Chairman highlighted the bank's resilience amid global economic uncertainties, citing a philosophy of "Business First, Compliance Always." He noted improvements in CASA ratios and a healthy credit-deposit ratio driven by efficient cash and fund management. The bank emphasized four strategic pillars: Digital, Strategy, Reconciliation, and Ecosystem Banking, while strengthening frameworks for risk management, compliance, and ESG oversight.
The meeting commenced at 11.00 a.m. and concluded at 01.59 p.m. The consolidated results of remote e-voting and e-voting conducted during the AGM will be available on the bank's website and the website of e-voting service provider KFin Technologies Limited. The results will also be communicated to the BSE and NSE stock exchanges.
Historical Stock Returns for Union Bank of India
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +4.61% | -5.64% | -3.48% | +1.39% | +13.78% | +347.65% |
What is the specific timeline and quantum of capital Union Bank of India intends to raise through fresh equity and AT-1/Tier-2 instruments?
How will the new leadership team under Asheesh Pandey prioritize the bank's four strategic pillars of Digital, Strategy, Reconciliation, and Ecosystem Banking?
What is the bank's target dividend payout ratio for the coming fiscal years following the ₹5 per share declaration?































