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The Board of Directors of Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Limited (Chola Fin) met on April 30, 2026, to approve audited financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a consolidated Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹5,232.61 crore, a 22.6% year-on-year increase from ₹4,262.70 crore in FY25. Revenue from operations rose to ₹31,073.10 crore.
Assets Under Management (AUM) showed strong growth, increasing by 21% year-on-year to ₹2,42,630 crore. Following this performance, the Board recommended a final dividend of 35%, equivalent to Re.0.70 per equity share, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The company also confirmed the full utilization of proceeds from recent Non-Convertible Debenture (NCD) issuances, indicating effective capital management for future growth.
Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company Ltd, a key entity within the Murugappa Group, has focused on expansion. The company has actively used capital markets, including NCDs, to fund its growth plans and expand its AUM, a core element of its business strategy.
Despite the strong financials, auditor reports highlighted potential concerns. A 'Management overlay' of ₹200 crore was provisioned for the year ended March 31, 2026, to account for the potential adverse impact of geo-political risks on the loan portfolio.
Furthermore, the auditor's report stated that while results are prepared on a going concern basis, future events could lead the company to cease operations. The company also faced increased employee benefits expenses due to the implementation of New Labour Codes.
In peer comparisons, Cholamandalam Investment's FY26 PAT of ₹5,232 crore and 21% AUM growth are notable. For context, competitor Bajaj Finance reported a consolidated PAT of ₹11,576 crore for FY24 with 34% AUM growth, and Shriram Finance reported FY24 PAT of ₹4,290 crore with 18% AUM growth as of March 2024.
Investors will be tracking several key points. Shareholder approval for the final dividend at the AGM on July 28, 2026, and its payment by August 26, 2026, are upcoming milestones. Management commentary on geo-political risks and their potential impact on asset quality, along with strategies to manage increased employee benefit costs from New Labour Codes, will also be important to watch. Continued AUM growth and its contribution to profitability will remain a focus.