L&T Finance Limited has announced its financial performance for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a significant profit after tax of ₹2,982.87 crore for the full financial year. Alongside these strong results, the Board has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.75 per equity share and unveiled strategic plans to enter the pre-paid instruments business and scale its fundraising efforts to support long-term growth.
FY26 Financial Performance
The company delivered robust financial results for the year ended March 31, 2026. The consolidated profit after tax reached ₹2,982.87 crore, reflecting solid operational performance throughout the year. Total income for the year stood at ₹17,917.03 crore. For the final quarter (Q4), the company reported a profit after tax of ₹809.16 crore, demonstrating consistent growth compared to the same period in the previous year.
Dividend and Shareholder Returns
Reflecting its commitment to delivering value to shareholders, the Board of Directors has recommended a final dividend of ₹2.75 per equity share (with a face value of ₹10 each) for the financial year 2025-26. This dividend payout is subject to approval by the members at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Strategic Business Expansion
In a move to diversify its service offerings, the company has secured board approval to enter the pre-paid instruments business, which includes providing digital wallets and cards. Furthermore, the company will begin acting as a Third-Party Application Provider. These initiatives are currently subject to the necessary regulatory and statutory approvals, including clearances from the Reserve Bank of India and the National Payments Corporation of India.
Fundraising and Leadership Appointments
To support its ambitious growth trajectory, the company has been authorized to raise funds through the issuance of non-convertible debentures up to an aggregate amount of ₹1,23,500 crore. Additionally, the company will issue cumulative compulsorily redeemable non-convertible preference shares worth up to ₹6,012 crore during FY2026-27. To bolster its leadership team, the company announced the appointment of Mr. Sachinn Joshi and Mr. Raju Dodti as Whole-time Directors, each bringing decades of extensive expertise in the financial services sector to their new roles.
Source: BSE
