Muthoot Finance share price rises 4% as board approves interim dividend of ₹26 per share

Stock Market Today: Muthoot Finance share price gained more than 4% during the intraday trade on Monday, April 21, after the company's board approved an interim dividend of ₹26 per share. It also recommended an increase in the borrowing powers of the Board of Directors for an amount up to ₹2 lakh crore.

Muthoot Finance Interim Dividend Details

Muthoot Finance announced the outcome of its Board meeting held on Monday, April 21, 2025, regarding the approval of the interim dividend. As per the release, the Directors have considered and approved the payment of an interim dividend of ₹26 (Rupees Twenty Six) per equity share of face value of ₹10 each (260%) for the financial year 2024-25 (FY25).

The record date for identifying shareholders to receive the dividend stands as April 25, 2025. The shareholders who had bought shares of Muthoot Finance a day prior to the record date will see their names appear in the list of eligible shareholders to receive the dividend.

The interim dividend will be paid to the shareholders within 30 days from the date of declaration of the dividend, highlighted Muthoot Finance.

Muthoot Finance: Other key outcomes of the board meeting

The Board of Muthoot Finance also recommended the appointment of George Joseph as an Independent Director of the company. This proposal is awaiting approval by the shareholders.

Further, the Board also recommended, for the approval of the shareholders, an increase in the borrowing powers of the Board of Directors under Section 180 (1) (c) of the Companies Act, 2013 for an amount up to ₹2 lakh crore.

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