Bajaj Finance hits record high as board to consider special (interim) dividend, bonus shares & stock split on April 29; know dividend history of Bajaj Finance.
Bajaj Finance Ltd. (BFL) stands as one of India’s largest non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), with a strong presence across the country. Initially focused on financing two- and three-wheelers from Bajaj Auto Ltd., the company has significantly broadened its scope over the years. It now operates in seven key segments: Consumer Lending, Commercial Lending, Rural Lending, SME Lending, Deposits, Payments, and Partnerships & Services.
On April 24, 2025, Bajaj Finance shares surged to a fresh all-time high of ₹9,660 on the NSE. The rally was triggered by the announcement that the company’s board would meet on April 29, 2025 to consider a special interim dividend, a stock split, and a bonus share issue. The meeting will also review the company’s Q4 and FY25 financial results, as confirmed in a regulatory filing.
Bajaj Finance last bonus issue was in September 2016 in a 1:1 ratio. Further, it has consistently rewarded shareholders with growing dividend payouts. The company declared a final dividend of ₹36 per share in June 2024, following ₹30 per share in June 2023, and ₹20 in 2022, which was double the ₹10 dividend in 2021. This trend underlines its commitment to shareholder returns.
As of April 24, 2025, Bajaj Finance shares have delivered a 37.5% return on a year-to-date basis. Since 2012, the stock has posted negative returns in only two years—2022 and 2024, underscoring its reputation as a consistent market performer.
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