Investor Jackpot? Bajaj Finance Eyes Historic Moves with Dividend, Stock Split, and Bonus Issue

Bajaj Finance is set to host a blockbuster board meeting on April 29, 2025, with investors and analysts on tenterhooks as the company mulls a trifecta of shareholder-friendly initiatives. On the agenda is a special interim dividend, a possible stock split, and a bonus share issue—each of which has the potential to restructure the company's shareholding pattern and enhance market sentiment in the run-up to its FY25 earnings announcement.

 

Key Highlights:

 

The board will consider a special interim dividend for FY2024-25, reflecting keen confidence in the company's excellent financial well-being and rewarding faithful shareholders.

 

There are proposals for a stock split (sub-division of equity shares of ₹2 each face value) and a bonus share issue under consideration, both awaiting shareholder approval and regulatory compliance.

 

These steps would serve to improve liquidity, reduce the cost of shares for retail investors, and further democratize ownership in one of India's premier NBFCs.

 

The board meeting will also be timed with the announcement of Bajaj Finance's quarterly results, further building expectations and possibilities of market-moving news.

 

Bajaj Finance stocks have continued to stay in the limelight, closing at ₹9,326.25 recently, with a market capitalization of ₹5.79 lakh crore, indicating the company's strong presence in the financial space.

 

Bajaj Finance has historically had a good dividend payout record, with significant hikes over the last few years, highlighting its focus on shareholder value.

 

With the board poised to take these aggressive steps, everyone's eyes are on Bajaj Finance as it gets ready to possibly unleash new value for its shareholders.

 

Sources: CNBC-TV18, Reuters, News18, Times of India